NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
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Markets & Policy
The S&P 500 espn.com fell 1.2% marking its first two-week loss since June. Japan may intervene to buy yen espn.com as speculation mounts. Ecuador espn.com is eyeing a $4B bond sale return.
Sports Highlights
Team USA espn.com hero Jack Hughes had a hat trick and an assist, his first NHL goals since winning the gold medal two weeks ago in Italy. The New Jersey Devils defeated the rival New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday. Troy Murray espn.com, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team's longtime broadcasting analyst, has died. He was.
NHL Trade Activity
Pittsburgh espn.com forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres. The Avalanche espn.com have re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames. Kadri won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season but left for Calgary as a free agent that offseason.
Florida espn.com Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the plan now is to try and get a new deal done with the 37-year-old netminder Sergei Bobrovsky after taking calls but failing to deal goalie. The Red Wings espn.com have acquired 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk in a trade with the Blues. The Maple Leafs espn.com dealt forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and forward Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
Corey Perry espn.com is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings. The Seattle Kraken espn.com have signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million. The Islanders espn.com have acquired Brayden Schenn in a trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.
Contract Extensions
The Sharks espn.com and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The Wild espn.com have traded for Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother, Marcus. The Ducks espn.com forward Ryan Poehling has agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract extension during his first season with the team.
Injury Updates
Oft-injured Golden Knights espn.com captain Mark Stone was placed on injured reserve Thursday after being hurt in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh. The Predators espn.com traded forward Michael Bunting to the Stars on Thursday for a 2026 third-round pick. The Wild espn.com added more depth Thursday, acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026.
Trade Blockers
Blues espn.com defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports. The Golden Knights espn.com added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Draft Picks
The Maple Leafs espn.com traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026. The Blue Jackets espn.com traded for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020. Detroit espn.com parted with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick to swing the deal for David Perron, who spent two previous seasons with the Red Wings.
Women's Hockey
The PWHL game espn.com on April 4 between the New York Sirens and the Seattle Torrent has sold out Madison Square Garden, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey event. The April 5 Capitals-Rangers matchup will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast featuring characters from the hit Pixar film.