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Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday’s Penguins-Sabres matchup, per ESPN NHL coverage. The Colorado Avalanche re-acquired Nazem Kadri in a swap with Calgary, reuniting the Stanley Cup winner with his former team after his 2021 departure. Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky remains in contract negotiations, with the Panthers pivoting to secure a new deal after failing to trade the 37-year-old goalie, as reported.
Roster Shifts
Detroit acquired Justin Faulk, a 15-year NHL veteran, from the rebuilding St. Louis Blues in a deal finalized Thursday. The Maple Leafs traded Bobby McMann to Seattle and Scott Laughton to Anaheim ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, reshaping their forward lines. Corey Perry returns to Tampa Bay after being traded back to the Lightning from the Kings, reuniting with his original club.
Contract Extensions
Seattle signed Jordan Eberle to a $5.5M annual deal, extending the Kraken’s captain through 2025. San Jose locked up Alex Nedeljkovic with a two-year extension, bolstering their goaltending depth.
Trade Deadline Impact
The New York Islanders landed Brayden Schenn, the 34-year-old Blues captain, in a trade that included Jonathan Drouin and two picks. The Detroit Red Wings added defenseman Justin Faulk from St. Louis, gaining experience for their playoff push. Columbus acquired Conor Garland from Vancouver, banking on the forward’s scoring to aid their first playoff berth since 2020.
Power Rankings & Analysis
ESPN NHL unveiled updated Power Rankings, highlighting each team’s top March performance and playoff implications.
Additional Moves
The Capitals sent John Carlson to Anaheim, ending his tenure as a key defenseman for Washington. Buffalo added Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Colton Parayko, addressing blueline needs.
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