NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Buzz
Vincent Trocheck espn.com has placed Western Conference teams on his no-trade list ahead of Friday's deadline. The Rangers placed J.T. Miller espn.com on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. New NHL cap rules espn.com are frustrating executives and agents as teams navigate trade possibilities.
Recent Transactions
The Predators traded Cole Smith espn.com to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild acquired Michael McCarron espn.com from Nashville for a 2028 second-round draft pick. The Oilers fortified their defense espn.com by dealing for Blackhawks' Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.
On-Ice Action
Luke Hughes espn.com and Evander Kane are among the key pickups to consider before the trade deadline. The Sabres honored Olympic gold medalists espn.com with a pregame celebration before Tage Thompson scored the decisive goal. The Avalanche reached 40 wins espn.com becoming the first NHL team to hit that mark this season.
Coaching Changes
The Kings fired Jim Hiller espn.com after two seasons and named D.J. Smith interim coach. Los Angeles is three points out of a wild-card spot. The team lost their first game under new leadership to the Avalanche.
Player Notes
Mark Stone espn.com left the Golden Knights' game against the Penguins due to an undisclosed injury. Meredith Gaudreau espn.com thanked the U.S. men's hockey team following their Olympic gold medal victory.