NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Discipline & Suspensions
Evgeni Malkin espn.com will miss five games for his slash on Rasmus Dahlin, a suspension that impacts the Penguins' forward depth. Mark Stone espn.com landed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a recurring issue for the Golden Knights' captain.
Trade Deadline Deals
The NHL trade deadline espn.com passed with a flurry of moves. The Avalanche espn.com re-acquired Nazem Kadri from the Flames, bringing back a key piece from their 2022 Stanley Cup team. The Red Wings espn.com added veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the Blues. The Maple Leafs espn.com shifted pieces, sending Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings. Corey Perry espn.com returned to the Lightning in a trade from the Kings. The Islanders espn.com landed Blues captain Brayden Schenn in a deal that sent Jonathan Drouin and picks to St. Louis. The Wild espn.com acquired Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, setting up a reunion with his brother Marcus. The Blue Jackets espn.com traded for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they push for a playoff spot. The Stars espn.com added forward Michael Bunting from the Predators, their second deadline acquisition. The Wild espn.com also picked up veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers. The Golden Knights espn.com acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals. The Maple Leafs espn.com traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for conditional draft picks. The Stars espn.com continued their busy week by acquiring defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks. The Capitals espn.com made a surprising move, trading defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks.
Contract Extensions & Signings
Several teams locked up key players. The Kraken espn.com signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year, $5.5 million AAV extension. The Sharks espn.com extended goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic for two years. The Ducks espn.com agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with forward Ryan Poehling. The Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million deal. The Sharks espn.com gave forward Kiefer Sherwood a five-year, $5.75 million AAV extension.
Other Moves & News
The Panthers espn.com failed to trade goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and will now pursue a contract extension. The Sabres espn.com addressed their blue line by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after Colton Parayko espn.com used his no-movement clause to block a trade from the Blues. The Red Wings espn.com brought back forward David Perron from the Senators. The Blues saw their trade plans with Buffalo derailed by Parayko's veto. The Oilers espn.com acquired forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in a second deal this week. The Utah Mammoth espn.com added defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames.
Other NHL News
The PWHL set a U.S. attendance record espn.com with a sold-out game at Madison Square Garden. The Capitals and Rangers will feature an animated "Inside Out" broadcast espn.com for their upcoming matchup.