NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Buzz
Vincent Trocheck rumors swirl as the NHL trade deadline approaches Friday. The market has been quiet this week, but executives expect activity to pick up once a major deal triggers movement.
Player Movement
Nashville Predators traded winger Cole Smith to the Vegas Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild acquired McCarron from the Predators, sending a 2028 second-round draft pick to Nashville for veteran center Michael McCarron.
On-Ice Action
Riding Olympic momentum, the Buffalo Sabres honored their U.S. hockey Olympians with a pregame celebration before a sold-out crowd. Tage Thompson scored the decisive goal in Buffalo's 3-2 victory, capping the emotional night.
League Updates
New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Some NHL executives and player agents expressed frustration about the impact of new salary cap rules as teams navigate the trade deadline landscape.