NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Stars bolstered their defense by acquiring Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who are struggling while Dallas rides a 10-game winning streak. The Predators traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild added veteran center Michael McCarron from Nashville in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick.
Deadline Buzz
With Friday's trade deadline approaching, executives expressed frustration over new salary cap rules impacting potential deals. The Sabres are reportedly being aggressive in their pursuit of upgrades, though the market has been quiet this week. "All it takes is one big deal to get things moving," league insiders noted.
Team Updates
The Rangers placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, creating uncertainty for their playoff push. The Sabres rode pregame Olympic tribute energy to victory, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal in their 3-2 win. Buffalo's home crowd celebrated the gold-medal-winning U.S. hockey team before the game.