NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trades and Transactions
Edmonton Oilers espn.com have acquired forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the second trade between these teams this week. Utah Mammoth espn.com bolstered their defense by acquiring defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames as they seek their first playoff berth.
Defensive Moves
Texas Stars espn.com added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks while the Vancouver team received 2027 and 2029 draft picks. Buffalo Sabres espn.com have a deal in place to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues pending his approval to waive his no-movement clause.
Oilers' Activity
Edmonton Oilers espn.com continued their recent trade activity by acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. This move follows their earlier acquisitions of Dickinson and Dach from Chicago.
Contract Extensions
Washington Capitals espn.com have signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks espn.com have agreed to a five-year contract extension with forward Kiefer Sherwood worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap.
Injury Updates
The New York Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury, a significant development for the team as they navigate the stretch run.
Trade Deadline Speculation
With the NHL trade deadline set for Friday, Vincent Trocheck espn.com has reportedly placed Western Conference teams on his no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination. New NHL cap rules espn.com are frustrating some teams and player agents as they prepare for Friday's deadline. Analysts are projecting win-win trades espn.com that could benefit multiple teams before the 3 p.m. ET deadline.
Game Results
The Colorado Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings were playing their first game since firing coach Jim Hiller, highlighting a challenging period for the franchise. Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal in the Sabres' recent game during a pregame celebration honoring a U.S. hockey Olympian.