NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Sharks espn.com locked up goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic with a two-year contract extension. Meanwhile, the Hawks espn.com sent Marcus Foligno to the Wild so he can play alongside his brother. The Wild also added Bobby Brink from the Flyers, who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
In a surprising move, the Caps espn.com traded veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks. The Sabres quickly pivoted after being spurned by Colton Parayko, landing Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Jets instead. The Blues espn.com confirmed Parayko invoked his no-movement clause to block the trade.
The Blue Jackets espn.com acquired Conor Garland from the Canucks as they chase their first playoff berth since 2020. The Red Wings espn.com brought back David Perron, sending a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick to Ottawa. The Stars espn.com added Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, marking their second deadline deal.
The Wild espn.com bolstered their defense by acquiring Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Ducks espn.com secured Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million extension. The Golden Knights espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
Major Trades and Extensions
The Oilers espn.com acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in their second trade this week. The Mammoth espn.com strengthened their blueline by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames. The Capitals espn.com signed Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension.
The Sharks espn.com gave Kiefer Sherwood a five-year extension worth $5.75 million annually. The Stars espn.com added Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who receive 2027 and 2029 picks in return. The Predators espn.com traded Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
Deadline Day Developments
The Maple Leafs espn.com traded Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-rounder in 2026. The Golden Knights espn.com acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending back Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-rounder, and a 2029 second-rounder.
Game Highlights and Incidents
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin espn.com received a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, potentially facing a ban. Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal in the Sabres' 3-2 win, riding the energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players.
The Wild espn.com acquired Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round pick. The Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Frustration is mounting among NHL executives and agents over new salary cap rules impacting deadline deals.
Upcoming Events
A PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden on April 4 will set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey. The April 5 Capitals-Rangers matchup will feature an "Inside Out Classic" with real-time animated characters from the Pixar film.
Power Rankings and Analysis
The latest NHL Power Rankings reveal each team's top game in March, giving fans key matchups to watch. Fantasy hockey analysts are breaking down the biggest deadline moves and their impact on player values heading into the stretch run.