NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The NHL trade deadline brought major shakeups across the league. The Red Wings espn.com acquired veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, while Detroit espn.com also brought back David Perron in a deal with Ottawa. The Maple Leafs espn.com made multiple moves, trading Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings, then sending center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for draft picks. The Wild espn.com added depth by acquiring Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, giving him a chance to play with his brother Marcus.
Surprising Developments
In a stunning move, the Capitals espn.com traded veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks. The Blues' captain situation also shifted dramatically when Brayden Schenn espn.com was sent to the Islanders in a deal that brought back Jonathan Drouin and draft assets. Meanwhile, the Blues espn.com saw Colton Parayko invoke his no-movement clause to block a trade to the Sabres, who instead landed defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg.
Playoff Picture
With the postseason approaching, the Golden Knights-Oilers espn.com matchup looms large as both teams battle for Pacific Division supremacy. The Panthers espn.com are working to re-sign veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky after failing to move him at the deadline. The Sharks espn.com secured their future by extending goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, while the Ducks espn.com locked up forward Ryan Poehling with a four-year deal.
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Team USA hero Jack Hughes returned to form with a hat trick and assist in the Devils' 6-3 win over the Rangers, his first NHL goals since winning gold in Italy. The Avalanche espn.com bolstered their forward depth by re-acquiring Nazem Kadri from Calgary in a swap. The Kraken espn.com secured their leadership by signing captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year extension worth $5.5 million annually.
Injuries and Suspensions
The Golden Knights espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The Penguins espn.com will be without Evgeni Malkin for five games after his suspension for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The Stars espn.com added forward Michael Bunting in a trade with Nashville, while the Wild espn.com strengthened their blue line by acquiring Jeff Petry from Florida.
Legacy
The hockey world mourned the loss of former Blackhawks player and broadcaster Troy Murray espn.com, who passed away at 63 after a 12-year NHL career followed by decades as a team analyst.
As teams position themselves for the postseason, the Capitals espn.com traded center Nic Dowd to Vegas in a deal that brought back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman and draft picks. With the deadline passed, all eyes turn to the stretch run and the race for playoff positioning across both conferences.