NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Buzz
NHL teams espn.com are eyeing blockbuster trades before Friday's 3 p.m. ET deadline. ESPN projects six win-win deals that could reshape rosters across the league.
Coaching Carousel
The Kings espn.com fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named D.J. Smith interim. Los Angeles sits three points out of a wild-card spot. The Avalanche capitalized on the coaching change, defeating L.A. for their 40th win espn.com.
Player Movement
The Oilers bolstered their defense by acquiring Blackhawks' Connor Murphy for a 2028 second-round pick espn.com. Meanwhile Rangers' Vincent Trocheck placed Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination espn.com.
Olympic Connections
Zach Werenski espn.com received honors from Blue Jackets fans for his role in Team USA's Olympic gold. Meredith Gaudreau thanked U.S. men's hockey following their victory, reflecting on her Olympic experience espn.com.
Injury Updates
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left Sunday's game against the Penguins with an undisclosed injury espn.com. Fantasy managers should monitor his status heading into the final stretch.
Fantasy Focus
Evander Kane espn.com and Luke Hughes headline key pickups before the trade deadline. Managers should make strategic moves to strengthen their rosters for the playoff push.