NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Activity
The NHL trade deadline espn.com passed with a flurry of moves, though many deals involved depth players rather than blockbusters. The Stars espn.com added scoring by acquiring forward Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick. Dallas espn.com also bolstered its blue line by landing veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks in exchange for future picks. Minnesota espn.com gained defensive depth by trading for Jeff Petry from the Panthers, sending a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick. The Wild espn.com previously acquired Michael McCarron from Nashville for a 2028 second-round pick.
Vegas espn.com made two notable moves, trading Cole Smith to the Predators for Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick before acquiring veteran center Nic Dowd from Washington. The Capitals espn.com received Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick in return. Toronto espn.com sent Nicolas Roy to Colorado for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick. Chicago espn.com traded Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton for the second time this week.
Injuries and IR Moves
Vegas captain Mark Stone espn.com was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a recurring issue for the oft-injured forward. He was hurt in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh. New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com also landed on IR with an upper-body injury on Tuesday, creating a significant void for the playoff-bound team.
Contract Extensions
Washington espn.com locked up forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. San Jose espn.com gave forward Kiefer Sherwood a five-year contract extension worth $5.75 million annually against the cap.
Other NHL News
Blues defenseman Colton Parayko espn.com used his no-movement clause to block a trade to Buffalo, according to multiple reports. The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings, who played their first game under interim coach after firing Jim Hiller. Utah espn.com acquired defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar from Calgary as the expansion Mammoth push for their first playoff berth.
Women's Hockey & Broadcast Innovations
A sold-out PWHL game espn.com at Madison Square Garden on April 4 between New York and Seattle is expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey. The Capitals and Rangers espn.com will stage an "Inside Out Classic" on April 5, featuring a real-time animated alternative broadcast with characters from the film.
Fantasy and Deadline Analysis
Fantasy hockey reactions espn.com to the deadline deals are analyzed in a one-stop shop for player impact. Some executives espn.com expressed frustration with new salary cap rules affecting deadline flexibility. One projection espn.com suggested six potential win-win trades that could have been made before the deadline.