NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Frenzy
John Carlson espn.com was traded from the Capitals to the Ducks in a surprising move ahead of Friday's deadline. The Sabres acquired Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn espn.com after being spurned by Colton Parayko, who invoked his no-movement clause to block a trade to Buffalo. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets espn.com added Conor Garland from the Canucks, and the Red Wings espn.com brought back David Perron from Ottawa.
Evgeni Malkin espn.com faces potential suspension after being ejected for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head. The Ducks locked up Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million extension, while the Golden Knights placed Mark Stone espn.com on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
Deadline Acquisitions
The Stars espn.com landed Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick. The Wild bolstered their defense by acquiring Jeff Petry espn.com from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick. The Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd espn.com from the Capitals, sending back Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-rounder, and a 2029 second-rounder.
The Maple Leafs espn.com traded Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-rounder. The Oilers espn.com acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in a Wednesday trade. The Utah Mammoth strengthened their blueline by adding Mac Kenzie Weegar espn.com from the Flames.
Contract Extensions
The Capitals signed Ethen Frank espn.com to a two-year, $4 million extension. The Sharks locked up Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the cap. The Ducks agreed to terms with Ryan Poehling on his four-year extension.
Game Results & Standings
Riding the wave of energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players, Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal in the Sabres' 3-2 win. The Stars espn.com continued their hot streak, winning their 10th straight game after acquiring Tyler Myers from the Canucks for 2027 and 2029 picks.
The Wild added depth by acquiring Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round pick. The Blues' defensive depth took a hit when Colton Parayko blocked his trade to Buffalo.
Future Events
A PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden on April 4 is expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey. The Capitals and Rangers will play an "Inside Out Classic" on April 5 featuring a real-time animated broadcast with characters from the Pixar film.
With Friday's trade deadline approaching, executives and agents expressed frustration with new salary cap rules impacting deal-making. The Rangers placed captain J.T. Miller espn.com on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, adding to their deadline challenges.
The NHL's trade deadline continues to reshape rosters across the league as teams position themselves for playoff pushes or future contention.