NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trades and Transactions
Evgeni Malkin espn.com has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres. The suspension will keep the veteran forward out of Pittsburgh's lineup during a crucial stretch of the season.
Nazem Kadri espn.com is returning to Colorado after the Avalanche re-acquired the forward in a trade with the Flames. Kadri won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season before leaving for Calgary as a free agent that offseason.
Justin Faulk espn.com has joined the Red Wings in a trade with the Blues, adding a 15-year veteran defenseman to Detroit's blue line as they continue their rebuild. The move comes ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
Corey Perry is heading back espn.com to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings, giving Tampa Bay another experienced forward for their playoff push. Perry won a Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2020.
Brayden Schenn espn.com has been traded to the Islanders from the Blues in exchange for Jonathan Drouin, two picks, and a prospect. Schenn, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons and gives the Islanders a veteran presence for their playoff push.
Nick Foligno espn.com has been traded from the Blackhawks to the Wild, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother, Marcus. The veteran forward will bring leadership to Minnesota's lineup.
John Carlson espn.com has been surprisingly traded from the Capitals to the Ducks, ending his tenure in Washington. The veteran defenseman's departure comes as a shock ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
The Sabres addressed their blueline espn.com Thursday night by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko, who invoked his no-movement clause.
Conor Garland espn.com has been traded from the Canucks to the Blue Jackets as Columbus seeks their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020. The move adds offense to the Jackets' lineup.
Contract Extensions
Sergei Bobrovsky espn.com will remain with the Panthers after Florida failed to trade the veteran goaltender. General manager Bill Zito said the plan is now to try and get a new deal done with the 37-year-old netminder.
Jordan Eberle espn.com has signed a two-year contract extension with the Seattle Kraken, with an average annual value of $5.5 million. The extension keeps the team's captain in Seattle.
Alex Nedeljkovic espn.com has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Sharks, providing stability in their crease for the coming seasons.
Ryan Poehling espn.com has agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks during his first season with the team, showing the organization's confidence in the young forward.
Kiefer Sherwood espn.com has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap, according to a source, keeping the Sharks forward in San Jose.
Injuries and Discipline
Mark Stone espn.com was placed on injured reserve Thursday after being hurt in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh. The oft-injured Golden Knights captain's absence will be felt by Vegas as they continue their season.
Colton Parayko espn.com has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports. The Blues defenseman's decision blocked a potential deal that would have addressed Buffalo's defensive needs.
Special Events
The PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens espn.com and the Seattle Torrent has sold out Madison Square Garden, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game.
The April 5 Capitals-Rangers espn.com matchup will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast featuring characters from the hit Pixar film.