Report: Heavy interest in Vrbata in final hours before deadline

Tuesday may have been Radim Vrbata's final game as a member of the Arizona Coyotes.

With the NHL's trade deadline set for 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the pending unrestricted free agent is reportedly drawing a ton of interest from numerous suitors:

8 teams legitimately in on Radim Vrbata. Considering his production this season, not surprising. Arizona should fetch good return tomorrow.

- Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 1, 2017

Vrbata's bounced back after an underwhelming 2015-16 season. He has 15 goals and 47 points in 62 games, and will surely be looked upon to provide offense for a playoff contender this spring.

With another assist Tuesday, he extended his career-high point streak to 10 games. Good timing.

The 35-year-old's playing out his one-year, $1-million contract, though he has already earned bonus money for his strong performance. His deal also includes up to $1.25 million in playoffs-related bonuses, according to Cap Friendly.

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