NHL Trade Deadline Articles - Page 3

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Anaheim Ducks have not advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2018, but make no mistake, they are not satisfied with merely participating in the festivities after their prolonged stay in obscurity. This franchise is looking to disrupt the natural order of things in the Western Conference. Their latest move hammers home that sentiment. […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were headed toward another lost season in January, further cementing their place as one of the biggest punchlines in the NHL. Now, with Rick Bowness steering the ship, they are taking their fans on a long-awaited thrill ride and are competing for a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. President […]

The Buffalo Sabres are not going to be denied making another move at the NHL trade deadline. Reports have surfaced Thursday night that the Sabres have traded for Winnipeg Jets veteran defenseman Luke Schenn. “I’m not sure it gets finalized tonight or announced but you can probably assume from the posts I believe the Sabres […]

All eyes were on the New York Rangers when they made Vincent Trocheck a healthy scratch for Thursday night’s game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, and while the Blueshirts did make a move, it was not the Olympics Gold medalist who was shipped out of town (at least not yet). Veteran forward Sam Carrick will […]

Veteran forward David Perron will begin another chapter in his NHL career — with a return to a former team. The Stanley Cup champion is headed to the Detroit Red Wings, who announced on Thursday that they have acquired him via a trade with the Ottawa Senators. “UPDATE: The #RedWings have acquired David Perron from […]

New York Rangers forward Vincent Trochek, who has been a fixture in the NHL trade deadline rumor discussions, is a healthy scratch for Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden in New York. This is according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli, who also noted that the decision to sit out […]

The Ottawa Senators appear to be making a push for the playoffs as the NHL’s trade deadline approaches. On Thursday, the Senators and Los Angeles Kings agreed on a trade that will send left winger Warren Foegele to Ottawa. In return, the Senators will give a second-round pick to the Kings. It was the pick […]

The Vancouver Canucks teardown started last season when they traded JT Miller, and the final straw might happen on Friday before the trade deadline. The last time Vancouver made a playoff run in 2023-24, the top scorers were Miller, Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Filip Hronek, and Conor Garland. With Miller’s trade last season, […]

Colton Parayko was the newest member of the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday — until he wasn’t. The longtime St. Louis Blues defenseman vetoed a trade that would send him to Western New York, and if the hulking blue liner doesn’t end up getting moved before the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, it could benefit the […]

St Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko denied a trade to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. He has a full no-trade clause and four years remaining on his contract after this season. That means he can deny any trade the Blues bring him, but ESPN’s Kevin Weekes says Parayko may waive his no-trade clause for certain […]

Barring what would be nothing short of a miraculous run in the last 20 games of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, combined with an epic collapse by all of the teams ahead of them in the standings, the Calgary Flames will once again be spectators for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Flames have not played […]

The shock on social media from the Edmonton Oilers sending a first-round pick, along with Andrew Mangiapane, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach could be one of the more significant reactions to the 2026 trade deadline. It wasn’t the most well-received deal because of the first-round pick, but to get out […]

Less than 24-hours ago, it seemed like Colton Parayko was going to be traded from the St. Louis Blues to the Buffalo Sabres. Parayko declined to waive his no-trade clause, causing the deal to fall through. Still, Parayko may still be traded away from the Blues, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli. “I’m told (Blues) […]

The Buffalo Sabres are closing in on their first playoff berth in 14 seasons, but were dealt some tough news on Thursday. Despite agreeing to a trade with the St Louis Blues, Colton Parayko shut the deal down. Now, the Sabres face down the final 24 hours of the NHL trade deadline, needing a defenseman. […]

Teams are working on finalizing deals ahead of tomorrow’s NHL trade deadline. Still, players can throw a wrench in teams’ plans by excising clauses in their contracts. One player with such a clause is Colton Parayko of the St. Louis Blues. The Blues and Buffalo Sabres had the framework in place to trade Parayko to […]

The ability to land a right-shot defenseman is a valuable commodity heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. When that defenseman’s salary with retention is under $2 million, he becomes even more of an asset. That fact was never clearer than on Wednesday evening, when the Vancouver Canucks sent Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for […]

The Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. This year, they are currently four points outside of a playoff spot. The Caps need to decide on their direction as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches on Friday afternoon. The Capitals have already traded Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, […]

The New York Rangers own one of the top trade chips on the market in star forward Vincent Trocheck — and it’s looking like it’s going to take a haul to pry him out of the Big Apple. Although the Minnesota Wild have been linked to the Team USA gold medalist, and it’s no secret […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is just over 24 hours away. The Colorado Avalanche have already made one move, as they have traded for Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators. Now, the Avalanche have made another trade, acquiring Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs, as confirmed by a post by the Leafs on X, formerly […]

The NHL trade deadline is now just over 24 hours away. Teams interested in buys for a playoff push are making calls, hoping to find their missing piece from a team selling. One of those selling teams is the Nashville Predators, who have already completed trades. The next player who could be leaving Nashville might […]

The New Jersey Devils don’t have to pick a side ahead of the NHL trade deadline. They are surefire sellers, as they are near the basement of the Eastern Conference. Trade rumors have swirled around many of their players, but the clock is ticking for GM Tom Fitzgerald. The Devils should be trading Dougie Hamilton […]

The Calgary Flames have decided to be sellers heading into the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6. They have already traded MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. That’s after Rasmus Andersson was shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this year. Now, the focus is moving to other players. One of those other players is […]

As the NHL trade deadline is just over 24 hours away, teams are deciding if they are going to buy, sell, or just stand pat. One of those teams is the Columbus Blue Jackets, who need to make a decision on their path forward. They have quality players who will be unrestricted free agents this […]

The Washington Capitals are about to make their first move of the NHL trade deadline. Trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights shows a commitment to sell the bit pieces on their roster. But with an uphill climb to make the playoffs, Washington needs to do more. Capitals legend John Carlson should be moved […]

The San Jose Sharks are making a playoff push and could be buyers at the NHL trade deadline. That is a new sensation for San Jose, as they were sellers as recently as last season. They traded Jake Walman to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2026 first-round pick, but Edmonton’s Jason Dickinson trade changed the protections […]

The NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching, sitting just less than 36 hours away. Teams are working on finalizing deals, and players are considering waiving no-trade clauses. One of those deals is between the Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues. The Sabres and Blues have the framework for a deal around Colton Parayko, but it […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sure to be sellers at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. They are well out of the playoffs and have pieces that could be attractive to other teams. But the Maple Leafs may not trade pending free agent Bobby McMann, especially after seeing the extension the San Jose Sharks gave Kiefer […]

It has been a long dry spell for the Philadelphia Flyers. They have failed to make the playoffs in any of the last six seasons, and their postseason appearance in 2020 was the Covid year. Their last legitimate playoff appearance came in 2018 when they finished with a 42-26-14 record and an impressive 98 points. […]

The Calgary Flames are selling off pieces at the NHL trade deadline amid their disappointing season. They sent MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in a trade involving three second-round picks on Wednesday. Flames GM Craig Conroy spoke with Sportsnet 960 about Weegar’s decision to waive his no-trade clause to complete the deal. 🗣️ “It […]