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The Buffalo Sabres thought they made a big trade at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues. Unfortunately, the trade leaked before Parayko made a decision on the move. In the end, the Blues defenseman did not waive his no-trade clause, remaining in St. Louis for the remainder of […]

The biggest losers of the 2026 NHL trade deadline might be the fans, as the promised drama of the day was met with a lot of empty promises as the deadline passed. The late trade of Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche helped save the day a bit, but some expected trade candidates didn’t […]

The St. Louis Blues had a busy 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. They sent captain Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders and traded defenseman Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings. However, they had another trade lined up that would have sent Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres. Parayko was set to go to the […]

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. And some contending teams made major moves at the deadline to improve for the playoffs. The Detroit Red Wings swung a last-second trade of their own, acquiring defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues. Faulk joins Detroit after seven seasons in St. Louis. The Red […]

You rarely look at a trade and wonder what both teams are doing. That was the reaction to the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round pick in the dying moments of the trade deadline. In Brad Treliving’s defense, Laughton’s play this season didn’t lend […]

Over an hour after the NHL trade deadline passed, a deal leaked. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Colorado Avalanche completed a trade with the Calgary Flames for Nazem Kadri before the trade deadline bell rang. Kadri won the 2022 Stanley Cup in Colorado before signing with Calgary in free agency. “Nazem Kadri back to […]

The New York Islanders’ big splash at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline was St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn. Some rumors circulated about Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, which makes the acquisition a little underwhelming, but that doesn’t mean acquiring Schenn is a disaster by any means. They received a 2026 first-round pick (the Colorado […]

The New York Islanders made one big swing on NHL trade deadline day, picking up Brayden Schenn from the St Louis Blues. But new general manager Mathieu Darche had pending free agents of his own to tend to. Just after the trade deadline, the Islanders signed JG Pageau to a three-year contract extension worth $4.85 […]

The Los Angeles Kings made one of the biggest trades of the year, picking up Artemi Panarin. But injuries and a coach firing after that deal may have derailed their season. The Kings sold off Corey Perry on Friday, but did make a buying move, making a trade for Toronto Maple Leafs Scott Laughton ahead […]

The Detroit Red Wings traded for David Perron on Thursday night, and many thought they would be aggressive on deadline day itself. The Red Wings are in a position to make a run at the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And adding to the team is something fans have wanted to see. As the clock ticked over […]

The Seattle Kraken have traded for Bobby McMann from the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Seattle made a serious push for Artemi Panarin before the Rangers traded him to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kraken bounced back from that loss, picking up the winger before the deadline. The Kraken gave up… […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been quiet before the deadline, but they made sure to make some type of move near the buzzer. In a deal with the Detroit Red Wings, they were able to acquire some forward depth, bringing Elmer Soderblom into their fold. “The Penguins have acquired forward Elmer Soderblom from the Detroit Red […]

The era of forward Bobby Brink with the Philadelphia Flyers officially came to a close on Friday, as they traded him to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek. The move to the Wild will reunite Brink with a former teammate of his, Matt Boldy, with whom he played while with Team USA […]

The NHL Trade Deadline can be an emotional time. Players leave their franchises and friends, picking up their family to move to a new team. Even the toughest of players, such as Tom Wilson of the Capitals, can get emotional this time of year. The Chicago Blackhawks just traded their captain, Nick Foligno, to the […]

The NHL Trade Deadline had one of its biggest shockers in the overnight hours, as the Capitals traded away John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called it the saddest day of his career. Meanwhile, fans and other players are also shocked by the move. Now, Tom Wilson has spoken out about […]

Eyes are on the New Jersey Devils ahead of the NHL trade deadline, as they are expected to sell. This season has not gone to plan in Newark, leading to a lot of names in the rumor mill. Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is among those players, and he spoke with James Nichols of NJ Hockey […]

The Chicago Blackhawks swung a trade with the Edmonton Oilers that netted them a 2027 first-round pick and forward Andrew Mangiapane recently. Mangiapane joins Chicago after a tumultuous tenure with the Oilers. He signed with Edmonton in the summer, but things simply did not work out for him in Alberta. Mangiapane had control over his […]

Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle earned his contract extension with his resurgence during the 2025-26 season. The forward struggled with injuries during the 2024-25 season, but with the Kraken hurting for offense, it was hard to justify letting him walk after recording 42 points in 59 games. Eberle might still want some help to shelter […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is just two hours away, and teams are looking to improve as they make their run at Lord Stanley’s Cup. The Tampa Bay Lightning have made their next move as well. The Lightning had been linked to bringing back Steven Stamkos. It is not a reunion with Stamkos, but they have […]

Most teams are focused on the NHL Trade Deadline, coming on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. While the San Jose Sharks may be one of those teams looking to make some moves, they have also tended to some other business. The Sharks have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, according to an announcement from the team on […]

The St. Louis Blues had a trade in place that would have sent longtime defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week. Not only did Parayko veto that potential move, he will not waive his no-movement clause at all ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, which is now mere hours away, TSN’s Pierre […]

The Detroit Red Wings made their first trade of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline season on Thursday night. And they reunited with a familiar face in the process. Detroit re-acquired veteran winger David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick. Perron spent two seasons with Detroit after joining the Red […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is just three hours away. The Nashville Predators are expected to sell before the deadline, with players such as Steven Stamkos being linked to other teams. That’s after a couple of skaters have already gotten a change of scenery, including Michael McCarron and Nick Blankenburg. Another player linked to trade rumors […]

The Minnesota Wild have been active before the trade deadline, adding several pieces to their team, and they’re still finding ways to improve. Their latest move should mean a lot to Marcus Foligno, as the Wild acquired his brother in a trade, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli. “Sources say [Wild] are closing in on […]

The Washington Capitals made a shocking trade shortly after midnight on trade deadline day, sending John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. Chris Patrick drew a line in the sand that he was going to be a seller this season, and trading a franchise legend is a good way to make that clear. If Patrick isn’t […]

The Washington Capitals stunned the hockey world on Thursday night, trading John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in the dead of night. Washington is selling at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, and it’s caused a ripple effect within the organization. It has especially hit Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin rather hard. Ovechkin spoke with the media […]

The NHL Trade Deadline has already provided some surprising moves. One of the more shocking trades was the one that sent John Carlson from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks. Carlson’s former teammates were left in shock by the move. Now, Carlson himself has reacted to the deal, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN. […]

The Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers have connected on a deal before the NHL trade deadline. According to The Athletic’s Michael Russo, Minnesota has sent defenseman David Jiricek to Philly for forward Bobby Brink. “Hearing the [Wild] are working toward a potential trade for Flyers forward Bobby Brink. Wonder if they’re dangling David Jiricek or […]

The New York Islanders are riding a two-game losing streak into the NHL trade deadline. Holding onto the last Metropolitan Division playoff spot, many expect new general manager Mathieu Darche to buy. But the Islanders have a firm line and are unwilling to trade Kashawn Aitcheson for St Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. The Hockey […]

It has been a disappointing season for the New Jersey Devils, as they sit nine points outside of an Eastern Conference playoff spot. As they have struggled, NHL Trade Deadline rumors have swirled around the team. That includes the Devils potentially trading Simon Nemec. Now, it is being reported that the Devils are willing to […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is less than six hours away, and more deals will be made. One of the more shocking trades was the Washington Capitals trading John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. The trade shocked both fans and stunned Capitals players. Now, after trading Carlson and failing to add Conor Garland, the Caps may […]

The Colorado Avalanche currently have the best record in the National Hockey League and are looking to improve their roster before the NHL Trade Deadline. They have already made moves, including an Avalanche trade for Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. As the Avs look to win their first Stanley Cup since 2022, they […]

Ever since the New York Rangers released their letter to the fans warning of a rebuild, it felt like a Vincent Trocheck trade was a foregone conclusion. However, on trade deadline day, it’s looking more and more likely that their asking price will be a tough one for contending teams to meet. The Rangers aren’t […]

With the NHL trade deadline mere hours away, the Anaheim Ducks have pulled off a stunner of a deal by acquiring John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and a third-round pick. Following the trade, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick gave a response to trading the […]

The Washington Capitals’ decision to move on from their franchise’s greatest defenseman was a shocking thing to happen after midnight Eastern. Nevertheless, the cruel world of the NHL Trade Deadline led to the Anaheim Ducks acquiring John Carlson from the Capitals for a conditional first-round and third-round pick. Carlson leaves Washington ranked first in franchise […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks connected on a trade just hours before the NHL trade deadline. Conor Garland was the subject of many trade rumors and was finally moved from Vancouver to Columbus. The last-place Canucks received a second-round pick and a third-round pick in return. How did both sides fare in that […]

On Thursday night, the Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick (2026 or 2027) and a 2027 third-round pick. “John Carlson brings leadership, character, a high hockey IQ and a presence to our lineup,” Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek said in a press […]

In the world of sports, sometimes there is a stunning trade that sends the face of the franchise packing to a new location. The NHL Trade Deadline has provided one this year as the Washington Capitals have traded John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. After trading away Nic Dowd earlier in the day, the locker […]

The MacKenzie Weegar era with the Calgary Flames, which began with a stunning blockbuster trade in the summer of 2022 from the Florida Panthers, officially came to a close this week when he was traded from the Flames to the Utah Mammoth. In return for Weegar, the Mammoth sent defenseman Olli Maatta, forward prospect Jonathan […]