NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trades & Player Movements
Parayko espn.com is set to join the Sabres pending approval of his no-movement clause from the Blues. The Stars espn.com have bolstered their defense by acquiring Myers from the Canucks, continuing their 10-game winning streak. The Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild espn.com added veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round selection. Vincent Trocheck espn.com has placed Western Conference teams on his no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers.
Contract News
The Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. Meanwhile, Kiefer Sherwood espn.com agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Sharks worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap.
Game Results & Team News
Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal in the Sabres' victory following a gold-medal tribute for the U.S. hockey Olympian. The Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings who were playing their first game since firing coach Jim Hiller.
League Updates
The Oilers espn.com fortified their defense by acquiring Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. Some NHL executives and player agents expressed frustration espn.com with the impact of new salary cap rules ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Meredith Gaudreau espn.com reflected on the Olympics trip that resulted in gold for U.S. men's hockey, thanking the team for their performance.