NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Deals
The Utah Mammoth espn.com acquired Calgary Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar to bolster their blueline in the playoff push. The Buffalo Sabres espn.com have a deal in place for St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, pending his waiver of a no-movement clause. The Dallas Stars espn.com, riding a 10-game winning streak, added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks for future draft picks. The Nashville Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Vegas Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Minnesota Wild espn.com acquired center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-rounder. The Edmonton Oilers espn.com fortified their blue line by landing Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy for a 2028 second-round pick.
Contract Extensions
The Washington Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. The San Jose Sharks espn.com locked up forward Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $5.75 million annually against the cap.
Game Highlights & Team News
Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal for the Sabres in a 3-2 win, capping a pregame tribute to U.S. Olympians. The New York Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The Colorado Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings in their first game under interim coach after firing Jim Hiller.
Deadline Context & Analysis
The trade deadline has been fairly quiet espn.com so far, but one major deal could spark activity. Some executives are frustrated by new cap rules espn.com complicating moves ahead of Friday's deadline. New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck has placed Western Conference teams espn.com on his no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination. A fantasy guide highlights key pickups espn.com like Evander Kane and Luke Hughes to target before the deadline. Analysts project six potential win-win trades espn.com that could shape the playoff race.