NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Edmonton Oilers espn.com made a significant move acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks, marking their second trade with Chicago this week. Utah Mammoth espn.com bolstered their defense by adding Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, strengthening their push for a first-ever playoff berth. The Buffalo Sabres espn.com have a deal in place for Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues, pending his approval to waive his no-movement clause. Dallas Stars espn.com added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers, who joins them during their impressive 10-game winning streak. Minnesota Wild espn.com acquired Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 second-round pick.
Contract Extensions
Washington Capitals espn.com secured forward Ethen Frank with a two-year, $4 million contract extension. San Jose Sharks espn.com locked up Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap. Meanwhile, Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination if traded by the Rangers.
Notable Games & Events
The Colorado Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings in their first game under interim coach Todd Mc Lellan following Jim Hiller's firing. Buffalo Sabres espn.com rode a wave of energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players to a victory, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal. The April 5 Washington Capitals-Rangers espn.com matchup will feature the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast with characters from the hit Pixar film.
Other Developments
The Nashville Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Vegas Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. Edmonton Oilers espn.com continued fortifying their defense by acquiring Blackhawks' Connor Murphy for a 2028 second-round pick. Some NHL executives and player agents expressed frustration to ESPN about the impact of new salary cap rules ahead of Friday's deadline. The New York Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.