NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Transactions & Movement
The Oilers espn.com fortified their defense by acquiring Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. Meanwhile, Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers.
Injuries & Coaching Changes
Mark Stone espn.com left the Golden Knights' game against the Penguins with an undisclosed injury. The Los Angeles Kings espn.com fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named associate head coach D.J. Smith as interim. Los Angeles sits three points out of a wild-card spot.
Olympic Recognition
Meredith Gaudreau espn.com, widow of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, reflected on Team USA's Olympic gold medal journey. The Blue Jackets espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday's game for his role in Team USA's gold medal victory.
Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy managers should consider Evander Kane espn.com and Luke Hughes as weekly pickups while preparing for the upcoming trade deadline.