NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's Penguins-Sabres game. The Avalanche re-acquired Nazem Kadri from the Flames, bringing back the forward who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. Detroit acquired Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, adding a 15-year veteran defenseman to their roster.
Playoff Push Acquisitions
The Islanders landed Brayden Schenn from the Blues, sending Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to St. Louis. Schenn had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons. The Maple Leafs dealt Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of Friday's deadline. Corey Perry is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings.
Contract Extensions
The Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year extension worth $5.5 million annually. Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito said the plan is to try and get a new deal done with 37-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky after failing to trade the veteran goalie.
Playoff Picture
With the trade deadline passed, Stanley Cup playoff races are resetting across the league. Division titles, playoff spots and seeding remain up for grabs as teams position themselves for the postseason push.