NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Vincent Trocheck espn.com has placed Western Conference teams on his no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination if dealt by the Rangers. The Buffalo Sabres espn.com have a deal in place to acquire Colton Parayko from the Blues pending his no-movement clause waiver. Utah Mammoth espn.com bolstered their blueline by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames as they chase their first playoff berth.
Major Player Acquisitions
The Edmonton Oilers espn.com made their second trade with the Blackhawks this week, receiving Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. They also fortified their defense espn.com by dealing for Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. The Dallas Stars espn.com, riding a 10-game winning streak, acquired veteran Tyler Myers from the Canucks while the struggling Canucks received picks in 2027 and 2029.
Contract Extensions
The Washington Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension. Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood espn.com agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap. The Minnesota Wild espn.com acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick.
Game Results & Performances
The Colorado Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings in their first game under new interim coach. Riding the wave of energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. hockey Olympians, Tage Thompson espn.com scored the decisive goal in the Sabres' 3-2 victory. The Nashville Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights in exchange for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
Deadline Impact & Analysis
Some NHL executives and player agents told ESPN they're frustrated by the impact of new salary cap rules ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. With the trade deadline set for Friday, it has been fairly quiet this week, but all it takes is one big deal to get things moving. How many blockbusters will occur before 3 p.m. ET on Friday? Here are six deals teams should make.
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups highlights who to add and how to get set for the week ahead. Teams are evaluating potential win-win trades as the deadline approaches, with various scenarios being discussed among executives. The new cap rules have added complexity to deadline negotiations, making it harder for some teams to execute their planned moves.