NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Oilers espn.com made their second trade with the Blackhawks this week, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. The Stars espn.com bolstered their defense by adding Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who receive 2027 and 2029 picks. The Wild espn.com picked up veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round pick. The Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Sabres espn.com have a deal in place for Colton Parayko from the Blues pending his no-movement clause approval.
Contract Extensions
The Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. The Sharks espn.com locked up Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the cap. The Mammoth espn.com acquired Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar to strengthen their blueline as they chase their first playoff berth.
Player Updates
Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and prefers an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers.
Recent Game Results
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings in Los Angeles. The Sabres espn.com won gold-medal tribute game with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal in a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympians.
Deadline Analysis
New NHL cap rules espn.com are frustrating teams ahead of Friday's deadline, with executives and agents citing significant impacts on trade flexibility. The Oilers espn.com recently fortified their defense by trading for Blackhawks' Connor Murphy for a 2028 second-round pick.
With the trade deadline approaching Friday, activity has been relatively quiet but one big deal could trigger movement espn.com. Analysts are projecting potential win-win trades as teams position themselves for playoff pushes and future contention.