NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Major Trades
The Oilers espn.com have been active in the trade market, acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. Edmonton continued their roster overhaul by also acquiring Dickinson and Dach espn.com from Chicago, marking the second trade between these teams this week. The Stars espn.com bolstered their defense by adding veteran Tyler Myers while Vancouver received picks in 2027 and 2029. The Sabres espn.com appear close to completing a deal for defenseman Colton Parayko from the Blues, pending approval of his no-movement clause.
The Utah Mammoth espn.com significantly strengthened their blue line by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames as they push for their first playoff berth. The Wild espn.com also addressed their forward depth by acquiring veteran center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 second-round pick. Meanwhile, the Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights in exchange for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round selection.
Contract News
The Capitals espn.com have locked up forward Ethen Frank with a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The Sharks espn.com also made a significant commitment, signing Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year, $5.75 million annually contract extension. These moves come as teams adjust rosters ahead of the trade deadline with new salary cap rules creating frustration around the league.
Game Results & Team Updates
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings. The game marked Los Angeles' first contest since firing coach Jim Hiller and replacing him on an interim basis. The Sabres espn.com secured a victory fueled by energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. hockey Olympians, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal. New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
Trade Deadline Landscape
With the trade deadline espn.com set for Friday, NHL executives express frustration regarding the impact of new salary cap rules on potential deals. Vincent Trocheck espn.com has reportedly placed Western Conference teams on his 12-team no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers. While activity has been quiet this week, analysts project several win-win trades that could materialize before the deadline passes on Friday afternoon.