NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Oilers made a major splash acquiring Dickinson and Dach espn.com from the Blackhawks, adding offensive depth ahead of Friday's deadline. Meanwhile, the Stars bolstered their defense espn.com by landing Tyler Myers from the Canucks in exchange for future draft picks. The Wild also made a move, getting McCarron from the Predators espn.com for a 2028 second-round pick.
Defensive Reinforcements
The Mammoth added Flames defenseman Weegar espn.com to strengthen their blueline as they chase their first playoff berth. The Sabres are close to landing Parayko from the Blues espn.com, pending his approval of a trade after placing him on the no-movement list. The Oilers fortified their defense espn.com earlier in the week by trading for Blackhawks' Connor Murphy.
Player Contracts & Extensions
The Capitals signed forward Ethen Frank espn.com to a two-year, $4 million extension. The Sharks locked up Kiefer Sherwood espn.com with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the cap. These moves show teams are balancing trade deadline activity with securing key players for the future.
Game Results & Performances
The Avalanche became the first team to 40 wins espn.com with a victory over the Kings, who were playing their first game under new interim coach. The Sabres rode Olympic energy to victory espn.com, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal following a pregame celebration honoring U.S. hockey Olympians. The Rangers placed captain J.T. Miller on IR espn.com with an upper-body injury, a significant blow to their lineup.
Trade Deadline Buzz
With Friday's deadline approaching, there's growing frustration among teams about new NHL cap rules espn.com complicating trade negotiations. Vincent Trocheck has put West Coast teams on his no-trade list espn.com, potentially limiting his trade destinations. The market remains relatively quiet, but one big deal could spark movement espn.com as teams finalize their strategies.
Special Events
The Capitals-Rangers matchup on April 5 will feature a unique twist as the teams participate in the "Inside Out Classic," with players skating alongside animated characters Joy and Sadness from the hit Pixar film in a real-time animated alternative broadcast.