NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
The NHL trade deadline espn.com saw major activity across the league as teams positioned themselves for playoff pushes. The Avalanche re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri espn.com from the Flames, bringing back the player who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2021-22 before leaving as a free agent. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks sent captain Nick Foligno to the Wild espn.com, allowing him to play alongside his brother Marcus.
Edmonton espn.com made a significant move by acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from Chicago in a deal that reshapes both teams' futures. The Red Wings added veteran defenseman Justin Faulk espn.com from the rebuilding Blues, while Detroit also brought back David Perron espn.com in a trade with Ottawa.
Playoff Picture & Suspensions
The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension espn.com for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game. This suspension could impact Pittsburgh's positioning as the playoff race intensifies.
The Islanders landed veteran forward Brayden Schenn espn.com from St. Louis, sending back Jonathan Drouin, two picks, and a prospect. Schenn had served as the Blues' captain for the past three seasons. The Wild added depth by acquiring Jeff Petry espn.com from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick.
Contract Extensions & Injuries
The Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year extension espn.com with a $5.5 million average annual value. The Ducks agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension espn.com with forward Ryan Poehling during his first season with the team.
The Golden Knights placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve espn.com with an upper-body injury suffered in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. This adds to Vegas's injury concerns as they push for postseason positioning.
Surprising Developments
In what might be the most unexpected move, the Capitals traded veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks espn.com ahead of the deadline. The Blues' Colton Parayko invoked his no-movement clause espn.com to prevent a trade to the Sabres, who instead acquired Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn espn.com from Winnipeg.
The Maple Leafs made multiple moves, dealing Bobby McMann to the Kraken espn.com and Scott Laughton to the Kings, while also trading Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche espn.com for draft picks. The Sharks locked up goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic with a two-year extension espn.com.
Other Notable Moves
The Capitals also signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million extension espn.com. The Blue Jackets acquired Conor Garland from the Canucks espn.com as they seek their first playoff berth since 2020.
The Predators traded forward Michael Bunting to the Stars espn.com for a 2026 third-round pick. The Kings acquired veteran forward Corey Perry from Los Angeles espn.com, sending him back to Tampa Bay where he won a Stanley Cup.
Remembering a Legend
The hockey world mourned the loss of former Blackhawks player and broadcaster Troy Murray espn.com, who died at age. Murray played 12 seasons with Chicago and later became the team's longtime broadcasting analyst.
With the trade deadline passed, teams are finalizing their rosters for the playoff push. The Panthers, who failed to trade Sergei Bobrovsky espn.com, are now focusing on contract negotiations with the veteran goaltender. The league continues to monitor the evolving playoff picture as teams jockey for positioning in both the regular season standings and potential draft lottery positioning.