NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline
The NHL trade deadline is approaching espn.com on Friday, and teams are making moves to bolster their rosters. The Oilers espn.com traded for Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. The Wild acquired espn.com Michael McCarron from the Predators. The Predators espn.com traded Cole Smith to the Golden Knights.
Player Movements & Injuries
Rangers captain espn.com J.T. Miller was placed on injured reserve. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left espn.com his game against the Penguins due to injury. Vincent Trocheck has West Coast teams espn.com on his no-trade list.
Coaching Changes & Game Results
The Kings fired coach espn.com Jim Hiller, naming D.J. Smith as interim. The Avalanche defeated the Kings espn.com in their first game with the new interim coach. The Sabres won espn.com against the Senators.
Fantasy Hockey & Olympic Tribute
Fantasy hockey managers should be aware of weekly pickups espn.com before the trade deadline. Meredith Gaudreau thanked U.S. espn.com men's hockey following their Olympic gold win. The Sabres' game included a gold-medal tribute to U.S. hockey Olympians.
Cap Rules & Potential Trades
NHL executives are frustrated by rules espn.com surrounding the salary cap. There are several potential win-win NHL trades espn.com that could occur before the deadline.