NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Stars espn.com strengthened their defense by acquiring Tyler Myers from the Canucks in exchange for 2027 and 2029 draft picks. The Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild espn.com added veteran center Michael McCarron from Nashville for a 2028 second-round draft pick. The Oilers espn.com bolstered their blue line by dealing for Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.
Player Updates
Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com left Sunday's game against the Penguins with an undisclosed injury. Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference teams on his 12-team no-trade list and prefers an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers.
Game Results
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season with a victory over the Kings, who played their first game under new interim coach. The Sabres espn.com rode momentum from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey to a win, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal.
Trade Deadline Buzz
With the NHL trade deadline set for Friday, executives and agents expressed frustration with new salary cap rules impacting deals. Vincent Trocheck espn.com and other potential trade targets are creating speculation as teams prepare for deadline day. Some analysts are projecting win-win trades that could reshape rosters before Friday's 3 p.m. ET deadline.
Off-Ice News
Meredith Gaudreau espn.com reflected on her Olympic experience following the U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal victory. Fantasy hockey analysts are recommending pickups including Evander Kane and Luke Hughes as the trade deadline approaches.