NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
Wild acquire veteran Petry from Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Wild added more depth Thursday, acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry to bolster their blue line. Blues' Parayko nixes trade to Sabres, invoking his no-movement clause to stay in St. Louis.
Golden Knights trade for longtime Caps C Dowd, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. The move adds veteran center Nic Dowd to Vegas' lineup. Leafs trade Roy to Avs for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026, parting with center Nicolas Roy.
Women's Hockey Milestone
Sold-out PWHL game at MSG to set U.S. record, with the April 4 matchup between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent expected to draw a record crowd for professional women's hockey in the United States. The historic event at Madison Square Garden highlights the growing popularity of the PWHL.
Fantasy Hockey Impact
Upgrades, downgrades and fantasy hockey reaction to the 2026 NHL trade deadline provide insights on how the biggest moves affect fantasy lineups. The trade deadline brought significant changes that fantasy managers need to evaluate for their rosters.