NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Edmonton Oilers espn.com made another move Wednesday acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks. Dallas Stars espn.com added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers while on a 10-game winning streak. The Buffalo Sabres espn.com have a deal in place to acquire Colton Parayko pending his no-movement clause waiver. Utah Mammoth espn.com bolstered their defense by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames as they chase their first playoff berth.
Contract Extensions
Washington Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year $4 million extension. San Jose Sharks espn.com locked up Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the cap. The Nashville Predators espn.com traded Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
Injury Updates
New York Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The timing comes at a crucial point with the trade deadline approaching Friday. Vincent Trocheck espn.com has Western Conference teams on his no-trade list and prefers an East Coast destination if moved by the Rangers.
Team Performance
Colorado Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season defeating the Kings. Los Angeles was playing its first game under interim coach following Jim Hiller's firing Sunday. The Minnesota Wild espn.com acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round pick Tuesday.
Deadline Speculation
With the trade deadline Friday executives and agents expressed frustration about new salary cap rules impact according to sources. Some NHL insiders project six potential win-win trades before the 3 p.m. ET deadline. The week has been relatively quiet but one major deal could trigger a flurry of activity.
Game Highlights
Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal for the Sabres in a game that featured a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players. The sold-out crowd generated significant energy for Buffalo's victory. Edmonton Oilers espn.com fortified their defense Monday trading for Blackhawks' Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.
Teams are positioning themselves strategically with various roster moves as the deadline approaches. The Stars' winning streak and Avalanche's milestone highlight the competitive landscape. Several players including Trocheck could be difference-makers for playoff-bound teams if moved before Friday's cutoff.