NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Talk & Fantasy Moves
Trocheck no‑trade espn.com list keeps West Coast clubs off his radar as the Rangers consider options, prompting fantasy managers to scout alternatives. Meanwhile, Fantasy pickups espn.com highlight Evander Kane and rookie Luke Hughes as hot‑handed adds before the looming deadline.
Olympic Gold Celebrations
Gaudreau thanks espn.com the U.S. men’s team for their historic Olympic gold, a moment that resonated across the league. In Columbus, Werenski honored espn.com fans celebrated the defenseman’s gold‑medal contribution with a pre‑game tribute before the Blue Jackets took on the Islanders.
Injuries and Coaching Shuffle
Stone injury espn.com forced Golden Knights captain Mark Stone out of the matchup with Pittsburgh, leaving a noticeable void on the ice. Across the West Coast, the L.A. Kings Kings fire coach espn.com after a two‑season stint, installing D.J. Smith as interim as the club claws for a wild‑card berth.