NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
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NHL Trade Deadline Buzz
With the NHL trade deadline set for Friday, teams are navigating a quiet week. Vincent Trocheck espn.com has Western Conference rivals on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring East Coast destinations if moved. Meanwhile, new salary cap rules have frustrated executives and agents, complicating negotiations. Analysts project six potential blockbusters, including McCarron espn.com and Murphy espn.com moves.
Player Moves
The Predators traded winger Cole Smith espn.com to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran Michael McCarron from Nashville for a 2028 second-round draft pick.
The Oilers bolstered their defense by adding Connor Murphy