NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
Nazem Kadri espn.com is heading back to the Avalanche in a swap with the Flames. The 33-year-old forward won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022 before leaving as a free agent. The Red Wings espn.com bolstered their blue line by acquiring 15-year veteran Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues. The Islanders espn.com landed veteran forward Brayden Schenn from St. Louis, sending Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues.
Corey Perry espn.com is returning to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings. The 39-year-old forward, who played in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, adds playoff experience to Tampa Bay's roster. The Kraken espn.com locked up captain Jordan Eberle with a two-year, $5.5 million extension. The Wild espn.com acquired Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him a chance to play alongside his brother Marcus.
John Carlson espn.com was traded from the Capitals to the Ducks in a surprising move ahead of the deadline. The veteran defenseman's departure marks a significant change for Washington. The Sabres espn.com added blueline depth 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 to Buffalo.
The Blue Jackets espn.com traded for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they chase their first playoff berth since 2020. The Red Wings espn.com brought back David Perron in a deal with Ottawa, sending a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick to the Senators. The Maple Leafs espn.com made multiple moves, dealing Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings.
Contract Extensions & Injuries
The Sharks espn.com and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic agreed to a two-year contract extension. The Ducks espn.com locked up forward Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million deal during his first season with the team. The Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. The Sharks espn.com gave forward Kiefer Sherwood a five-year contract worth $5.75 million annually against the cap.
Oft-injured Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury suffered in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. The Golden Knights espn.com acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Other Notable Moves
The Maple Leafs espn.com traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026. The Stars espn.com acquired forward Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick. The Wild espn.com added veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026.
The Oilers espn.com made a second trade with the Blackhawks this week, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. The Mammoth espn.com bolstered their blue line by acquiring Calgary Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar. The Stars espn.com added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who receive picks in 2027 and 2029.
On-Ice Action
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin espn.com received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head, potentially facing further discipline. Riding the wave of energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players espn.com, Tage Thompson scored what proved to be the decisive goal in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Devils.