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NHL Trade Deadline Recap
The NHL trade deadline brought major moves across the league. The Penguins acquired defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues. The Red Wings landed 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk in a trade with the Blues. The Maple Leafs dealt forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and forward Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. The Islanders acquired Brayden Schenn in a trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.
Player Movement
Corey Perry is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings. The Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million, the team announced Friday. The Wild acquired Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother, Marcus. The Flames re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Avalanche. Kadri won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season but left for Calgary as a free agent that offseason.
Suspensions and Extensions
Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres. The Sharks and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic have agreed to a two-year contract extension. After taking calls but failing to deal goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito said the plan now is to try and get a new deal done with the 37-year-old netminder.
Playoff Picture
With the trade deadline passed, playoff races are heating up. Stanley Cup playoff spots are up for grabs across both conferences. Division titles and seeding remain in flux as teams push toward the postseason. The draft lottery standings could shift dramatically based on final regular season results.