NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Penguins espn.com lost forward Evgeni Malkin for five games after he was suspended for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin. Meanwhile, the Avalanche espn.com brought back forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames, reuniting him with the team where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022. The Red Wings espn.com added veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, while the Maple Leafs espn.com made multiple moves, sending Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings. The Islanders espn.com bolstered their playoff push by acquiring Brayden Schenn from the Blues, sending back Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect. The Capitals espn.com shocked many by trading veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks, while the Sabres espn.com addressed their blue line by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Jets after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko, who invoked his no-movement clause to block a trade. The Blue Jackets espn.com added forward Conor Garland from the Canucks as they chase their first playoff berth since 2020, and the Red Wings espn.com brought back David Perron in a deal with the Senators.
Contract Extensions
Forward Ryan Poehling espn.com agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with the Ducks. Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic espn.com signed a two-year extension, while forward Kiefer Sherwood espn.com agreed to a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually. Capitals forward Ethen Frank espn.com signed a two-year, $4 million extension. The Kraken espn.com locked up captain Jordan Eberle with a two-year, $5.5 million AAV extension. The Wild espn.com acquired Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him a chance to play with his brother Marcus.
Injured Players
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. The oft-injured forward's absence adds to Vegas's challenges as they push for playoff positioning.
Playoff Picture
Stanley Cup playoff races espn.com remain fluid after the trade deadline, with playoff spots, division titles and seeding all up for grabs. The draft lottery standings continue to shift as teams position themselves for postseason positioning or lottery odds.
Fantasy Impact
Michael Bunting espn.com was traded from the Predators to the Stars for a 2026 third-round pick, potentially boosting his fantasy value with Dallas's 10-game winning streak. Nicolas Roy espn.com went from the Maple Leafs to the Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Other Notable Moves
Corey Perry espn.com returned to the Lightning after being traded from the Kings. The Panthers espn.com decided to keep goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and will now focus on contract negotiations with the 37-year-old netminder. The Wild espn.com added veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Capitals espn.com traded center Nic Dowd to the Golden Knights, receiving prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. The Stars espn.com acquired Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who received picks in 2027 and 2029. The Oilers espn.com acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in a Wednesday trade. The Mammoth espn.com bolstered their blue line by acquiring Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar.