NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Sharks secured their goaltending future by extending Alex Nedeljkovic for two years. Meanwhile the Wild acquired Bobby Brink from the Flyers, adding scoring depth with the Minnesota native's 13 goals and 13 assists this season. The Blue Jackets bolstered their playoff push by landing Conor Garland from Vancouver, while the Red Wings brought back familiar face David Perron from Ottawa, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick.
Defensive Additions
Buffalo addressed their blue line needs by trading for Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg after missing out on Colton Parayko. The Wild added veteran Jeff Petry from Florida for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Stars strengthened their forward group by acquiring Michael Bunting from Nashville for a 2026 third-round selection.
Contract Extensions
Anaheim locked up Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with the Ducks. The Sharks also secured their goaltending future with Alex Nedeljkovic's two-year deal.
Injuries & Suspensions
Vegas placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. The Penguins face potential discipline after Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head.
Major Trades
The Capitals made a stunning move by trading John Carlson to the Ducks ahead of the deadline. The Wild also added depth by acquiring Bobby Brink from Philadelphia in a separate deal.
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