NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
Red Wings espn.com acquired veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, adding experience to their blueline. Leafs espn.com made multiple moves, trading Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings as they reshaped their roster. Wild espn.com brought back captain Nick Foligno, giving him a chance to play alongside his brother Marcus in Minnesota.
Blue Jackets espn.com bolstered their forward depth by acquiring Conor Garland from the Canucks in pursuit of their first playoff berth since 2020. Red Wings espn.com also brought back David Perron from Ottawa, sending a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick for the veteran forward. Ducks espn.com locked up Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with the team.
Blues espn.com captain Brayden Schenn was dealt to the Islanders, with Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect heading back to St. Louis. Sabres espn.com addressed their blueline by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg after Colton Parayko blocked a trade to Buffalo by invoking his no-movement clause.
Stars espn.com added forward Michael Bunting from Nashville in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick. Wild espn.com strengthened their defense by acquiring Jeff Petry from Florida for a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick. Golden Knights espn.com added veteran center Nic Dowd from Washington, sending back prospect Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Maple Leafs espn.com traded center Nicolas Roy to Colorado for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and 2026 fifth-round selection. Oilers espn.com acquired forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from Chicago in a second trade between the teams this week. Mammoth espn.com bolstered their blueline by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames.
Player News & Suspensions
Penguins espn.com forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game. Avalanche espn.com reacquired forward Nazem Kadri from Calgary in a trade, bringing back the player who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022 before leaving as a free agent.
Panthers espn.com failed to move goalie Sergei Bobrovsky before the deadline and will now focus on contract extension talks with the 37-year-old netminder. Sharks espn.com secured goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic with a two-year extension. Capitals espn.com signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract.
Sharks espn.com forward Kiefer Sherwood agreed to a five-year extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap. Golden Knights espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Notable Retentions & Returns
Lightning espn.com brought back veteran Corey Perry in a trade from the Kings, reuniting with the team where he previously won a Stanley Cup. Kraken espn.com signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year, $5.5 million annual average value extension.
Capitals espn.com made a surprising move by trading veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks. Caps espn.com will participate in an "Inside Out Classic" against the Rangers on April 5, featuring real-time animated characters from the Pixar film during the broadcast.
Passing of a Legend
Blackhawks espn.com community mourned the loss of Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the team and later served as their longtime broadcasting analyst. The 63-year-old passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy both as a player and as the voice of the franchise for many fans.
Playoff Picture
Stanley Cup playoff watch espn.com shows the postseason races remain fluid with spots, division titles and seeding still up for grabs. Teams continue jockeying for position with the trade deadline reshaping the competitive landscape across both conferences.