NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Team Moves & Injuries
The Oilers fortified defense espn.com by acquiring Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. Meanwhile, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left a game espn.com due to an undisclosed injury against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Columbus Blue Jackets fans honored Zach Werenski espn.com before a game against the Islanders, celebrating his role in Team USA's Olympic gold medal win.
Player Developments
Vincent Trocheck placed Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and expressed a preference for a destination near the East Coast if traded by the Rangers. The L.A. Kings fired coach Jim Hiller espn.com after two seasons and appointed D.J. Smith as interim coach, with the team currently three points out of a wild-card spot.
Personal Reflections
Meredith Gaudreau, widow of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, thanked U.S. men's hockey espn.com following the team's Olympic gold medal triumph.