NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Buzz
NHL trade deadline espn.com has dominated hockey news as teams make final moves before Friday's cutoff. The Capitals traded veteran defenseman espn.com John Carlson to the Ducks in what ESPN called "the most surprising development" ahead of the deadline. Meanwhile, the Sabres addressed their blueline by acquiring Logan Stanley espn.com and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, who invoked his no-movement clause espn.com to block the trade.
Roster Moves Around the League
The Blue Jackets traded for Conor Garland espn.com as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020. The Red Wings brought back David Perron espn.com in a deal with the Senators, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick. The Stars continued their aggressive trading espn.com by adding Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, while also acquiring Tyler Myers espn.com from the Canucks.
Injury Updates
Vegas placed captain Mark Stone espn.com on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, further complicating their already injury-plagued season. The Rangers placed J.T. Miller espn.com on IR with an upper-body issue as well. In a controversial incident during Thursday's game, Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin espn.com received a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head.
Contract Extensions
The Ducks signed Ryan Poehling espn.com to a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with the team. The Capitals extended Ethen Frank espn.com for two years at $4 million, while the Sharks agreed to terms with Kiefer Sherwood espn.com on a five-year, $5.75 million annual extension.
Other Notable Developments
The Oilers acquired Jason Dickinson espn.com and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in their second trade of the week. The Wild added Jeff Petry espn.com to their defensive corps, and the Golden Knights traded for Nic Dowd espn.com to bolster their center position. The Maple Leafs sent Nicolas Roy espn.com to the Avalanche for conditional draft picks.
Business & Special Events
The PWHL is making history with a sold-out game at Madison Square Garden espn.com expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey. The Capitals and Rangers will have a unique theme night espn.com with players skating alongside characters from "Inside Out" in an animated alternative broadcast. Some NHL executives and agents have expressed frustration with new cap rules espn.com that have impacted trade deadline strategies.