NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Hockey Moves & Milestones
The Edmonton Oilers espn.com fortified their defense by acquiring Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy on Monday, sending a 2028 second-round pick to Chicago. Meanwhile, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left the game espn.com against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to an undisclosed injury on Sunday. Columbus Blue Jackets fans honored defenseman Zach Werenski before Saturday's game espn.com for his role in Team USA's Olympic gold medal victory.
Player Movements & Preferences
Vincent Trocheck placed Western Conference teams espn.com on his 12-team no-trade list and expressed a preference for an East Coast destination if traded by the Rangers. The L.A. Kings made a coaching change, firing Jim Hiller after two seasons and naming associate head coach D.J. Smith as interim head coach espn.com while the team sits three points out of a wild-card spot.
Tributes & Reflections
Meredith Gaudreau, widow of former NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, reflected on the U.S. Olympic gold medal espn.com following the Winter Games.