NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Trade Deadline Moves

The Sabres remain active despite a quiet week, with Vincent Trocheck's potential involvement keeping interest high. The Predators made a move, trading winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild bolstered their roster by acquiring veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick.

Game Highlights

Riding energy from a sold-out building, Tage Thompson scored the decisive goal for the Sabres in their gold-medal tribute game. The Wild also added McCarron, though specific game results for this transaction aren't detailed in the provided articles.

League News

Facing frustration over new cap rules, NHL executives and agents note the impact ahead of Friday's deadline. The Rangers placed J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a significant loss for their captain. Projecting six win-win NHL trades suggests potential blockbuster activity before the deadline closes.

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