"Deadline time" refers to the final date or time by which a task or project needs to be completed. It is the ultimate limit or due date that must be met. Full definition
Lin being able to come back from injury and prove he deserve to start would be a very positive thing for the team, if only because it will make him a much more valuable trade asset come deadline time. (sbnation.com)
That was three weeks and one day ago, funnily enough around deadline time for renewing season tickets. (goonerholic.com)