NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Oilers espn.com made another trade with the Blackhawks, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. The Stars espn.com bolstered their defense by adding Tyler Myers from the Canucks while on a 10-game winning streak. The Wild espn.com acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round pick. The Mammoth espn.com strengthened their blueline by adding Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar as they chase their first playoff berth.
Player Extensions & Deals
The Capitals espn.com locked up forward Ethen Frank with a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The Sharks espn.com secured Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year extension worth $5.75 million annually against the cap. The Sabres espn.com have a deal in place to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the Blues pending his no-movement clause approval. The Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
Team Performance Updates
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings who were playing their first game under new interim coach. The Sabres espn.com rode the energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympic hockey players to a victory, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal. The Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
Trade Deadline Analysis
Some NHL executives espn.com expressed frustration with new salary cap rules ahead of Friday's deadline. Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference teams on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring destinations closer to the East Coast. The Oilers espn.com fortified their defense by dealing for Blackhawks' Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. With the deadline approaching, analysts project espn.com several win-win trades that could reshape the league's competitive landscape.