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×Trade Deadline Activity
Cole Smith was traded from the Predators to the Golden Knights for prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. Separately, Michael McCarron moved from Nashville to Minnesota in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick.
Deadline Context
Vincent Trocheck and the Sabres remain central to trade chatter as Friday's deadline approaches. Frustration is mounting over new salary cap rules, which are constraining flexibility for several teams. Analysts have outlined six ideal deals that could benefit both sides before 3 p.m. Friday.
Injury Report & Game Notes
The Rangers placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. In Buffalo, Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal during a pregame celebration honoring U.S. Olympians, leading the Sabres to victory.