The Winnipeg Jets are playing it safe with a couple of their biggest trade chips. The Jets are sitting defencemen Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Trade talks have advanced and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is listening to a number of offers on each blueliner. Per @WiebesWorld : Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are not dressed for the Jets — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 Schenn brings a wealth of experience and a stay-at-home physical...
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The Florida Panthers have entered the fray at the deadline as sellers for the first time in a long time. They executed their first deal on Thursday, trading veteran defenseman Jeff Petry. Then they pulled both Sergei Bobrovsky and AJ Greer from the lineup for Thursday night's game. More trades could be coming. But there's another name off the Panthers roster that is coming under scrutiny, as insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the Seattle Kraken have interest in second-year man ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs won't be moving the likes of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, but one shocking name has still surfaced in trade chatter. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the team has been quietly listening to offers for winger Matthew Knies as the NHL trade deadline approaches. However, Friedman made it clear this would only happen under one specific condition: a blockbuster proposal the Leafs simply cannot refuse. Stuff we're hearing: https://t.co/bcD...
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The New York Rangers are open for business, and on Thursday night at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be keeping a couple of their forwards out of the lineup for 'roster management' purposes. #NYR Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick will not be in the lineup for roster management purposes. β Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick are both healthy scratches, as trade talks continue and are expected to materialize into something before Friday's d...
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The St. Louis Blues are open for business, and even though Colton Parayko nixed a trade to the Buffalo Sabres, don't think for a second general manager Doug Armstrong is anywhere near finished. The Blues are in advanced trade talks on several of their core players, including Parayko, Jordan Binnington, Robert Thomas, Pius Suter, and Justin Faulk. It's full sell mode for Armstrong and company as the Blues are looking to change over their core, and start an accelerated rebuild. Parayko leveraged...
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Colton Parayko made his decision earlier today. After the St. Louis Blues agreed on a trade to send him to the Buffalo Sabres late Wednesday, the 6-foot-6 defenseman decided to invoke his no-trade clause and blocked the deal . But that doesn't mean he won't agree to be dealt to a destination of his choosing. Parayko, 32, has spent his entire 11-year NHL career in St. Louis, and he'd prefer to stay. But with the team attempting a major sell-off, he could be asked to waive his NTC once aga...
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The NHL's trade market is as hot as ever as this busy Thursday included the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks doing some business together. The Sharks acquired defenceman Jett Woo from the Canucks in exchange for defenceman Jack Thompson. Woo, 25, has collected eight points in 26 games this season with the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League. He's been used mostly in a depth role and has also logged 78 penalty minutes this season. π The #SJSharks have acquired defenseman Jett ...
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The Nashville Predators continue their fire sale as the team has now dealt pesky forward Michael Bunting to the Dallas Stars. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the deal. 3rd rounder going back, I believe β Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 5, 2026 Bunting, 30, is in the final season of his current contract, earning $4.5 million AAV, and doesn't hold any trade protection. He'll join a Stars team looking to compete for a Stanley Cup this season, and bring some versatilit...
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The Ottawa Senators have added some potential scoring punch, acquiring two-time 20-goal scorer Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings. The Los Angeles Kings are trading Warren Foegele to the Ottawa Senators, per @DarrenDreger . pic.twitter.com/DHoUg4sPuz β PuckEmpire (@puckempire) March 5, 2026 The Kings receive a second-round pick in return. Foegele was coming off a career-year last season when he found the net 24 times with the Kings, but is struggling this season with just se...
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While defensemen and centers have been front and, uh, center so far during trade deadline week, don't overlook the possibility of a notable goalie trade. There are a few contending teams who could stand to get an upgrade between the pipes, even if just for a backup. You never know what can happen in the playoffs. Let's go through this list compiled by Jesse Granger of The Athletic of six notable goaltenders who could be had for the right price. Sergei Bobrovsky Jordan B...
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The Florida Panthers have entered the seller's market as we approach the trade deadline, sending veteran defenseman Jeff Petry to the Minnesota Wild for a conditional 7th-round pick. We have acquired Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers. π° Full detail Β» https://t.co/I6aC7YxNEo pic.twitter.com/NRBcG3JwcV β Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) March 5, 2026 The pick has a unique condition on it: It b ecomes a fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry pl...
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A new unrestricted free agent will be available as of 2pm ET on Friday, as the St. Louis Blues have placed Mathieu Joseph on waivers for the second time in a week, this time for the purposes of terminating his contract. Hearing Mathieu Joseph (STL) -- who cleared waivers last week -- is heading back on today for the purposes of contract termination. If he clears again, he becomes a UFA and, as long as he signs before 3pm (ET) Friday, would be eligible for the playoffs. β Elliotte ...
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No-trade and no-movement clauses have become more and more common in the NHL. And herein lies the reason that players want them. St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko was tentatively traded to the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night, but he slept on it, and on Thursday confirmed that he would NOT be waiving his no-trade. The deal is nullified, and Parayko is staying put in St. Louisβfor now. Confirming: #stlblues defenseman Colton Parayko has decided to not waive his no-trade clause to accep...
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The cupboard was bare, but GM Brad Treliving has taken advantage of the seller's market, and has started to restock the shelves. The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt Nic Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-rounder in 2027 plus a fifth-round pick. The Maple Leafs have traded Nic Roy to the Avs π #NHLTradeDeadline | @bet365ca pic.twitter.com/rDmvoVNwth β Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 5, 2026 The '27 first-rounder is top-10 protected, but if it doesn't convey in '27, th...
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The Ottawa Senators have been in the market to land a top-four right-shot defenseman. But the market is shrinking. A few have gone off the board (or potentially are off the board), including MacKenzie Weegar, who was at the top of the Senators' list. Colton Parayko is still weighing whether to waive his no-move clause for a trade to the Buffalo Sabres , while Connor Murphy & Tyler Myers have also been dealt. According to Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Citizen , " League sources say (...
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The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring the fourth-line center they were looking for, in Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals, per insider David Pagnotta. Washington is trading Nic Dowd to Vegas β David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 5, 2026 The deal was made official late this morning, with the Golden Knights sending goalie Jesper Vikman, currently playing in the AHL, and two draft picks: a 2027 third-rounder, and a 2029 second-rounder. π OFFICIAL: The Golden Knights have acquired forward ...
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The Sergei Bobrovsky sweepstakes are coming to an end soon, as the Florida Panthers have been involved in trade talks with a number of teams over the last few days. The Panthers are selling and are open to moving their veteran goaltender, after contract extension talks haven't gone as planned. Bobrovsky's in the final season of his current deal, earning $10 million AAV, and owns a 16-team no-trade list. With his Stanley Cup pedigree and decorated resume, Bobrovsky is easily the best goaltender...
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Keep an eye on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames. Both teams are heading in opposite directions and with the Flames fire sale is likely a Blake Coleman trade coming, and from all accounts, the Lightning have quickly become the favorite landing spot. Coleman, 34. is signed through next season at $4.9 million AAV. He owns a 10-team approved trade list and you can bet your bottom dollar, heading back to Tampa Bay makes the list. Coleman spent two seasons with the Bolts back in 2019-2021 ...
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The Boston Bruins checked in on one of the biggest names available ahead of the NHL trade deadline, but the price tag from the St. Louis Blues is not cheap by any means. According to insider Jimmy Murphy of RG.org , Boston was hit with an enormous asking price for star center Robert Thomas, making a potential blockbuster deal very complicated with their current situation.
Blues demand massive package for Robert Thomas
Murphy reported that the Bluesβ asking price from the Bruins included to...
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The Colorado Avalanche have made a depth move on the blue line ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators . In return, Colorado is sending Nashville a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft as the Western Conference powerhouse continues to fine-tune its roster for a playoff run.
Avalanche add Nick Blankenburg to strengthen blue line depth
Blankenburg, 27, is enjoying the most productive season of his NHL career, recording six goals...
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The Edmonton Oilers have found a new home for Andrew Mangiapane. After weeks of speculation, a demotion to the AHL for just one shift, and boatloads of rumors, Mangiapane has been dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers : C Jason Dickinson (50% retained) F Colton Dach To #Blackhawks : F Andrew Mangiapane 2027 1st Round Pick Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected. β Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Mangiapane signed a two-year deal la...
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The Utah Mammoth have swung a massive trade. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman , Utah and the Calgary Flames have finalized a trade that sends veteran defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth. In return, the Flames are acquiring Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna, and three 2026 second round picks. Castagena was a third-round pick (70th overall) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and has recorded 32 points in 29 games with NCAA Cornell this season. Maatta has two more years ...
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The first huge shoe (skate) to drop from the St. Louis Blues sell-off will apparently be defenseman Colton Parayko. A report from insider Darren Dreger of TSN has the 6'6" defender going to the Buffalo Sabres. Colton Parayko is being traded to the Buffalo Sabres, pending player approval, per @DarrenDreger . pic.twitter.com/ULIHwhpVKI β PuckEmpire (@puckempire) March 4, 2026 Parayko does have a full no-trade clause, so the deal is pending the player's approval. The seeds of this trade were obvi...
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And here we go... The Toronto Maple Leafs have scratched three key players from their game with the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night, for 'roster management purposes.' NEWS: Maple Leafs scratching Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson tonight vs NJ, per @reporterchris & @FriedgeHNIC . #LeafsForever β NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) March 4, 2026 That's a dramatic development in a short period of time, as head coach Craig Berube told the me...
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Vegas Golden Knights are a team to watch leading up to Friday afternoon's trade deadline, as they're in talks with multiple teams to acquire a new starting goaltender. After signing Carter Hart this season, and riding Adin Hill and Akira Schmid for most of the year, the Golden Knights are looking to acquire one of two big-name goaltenders. Vegas are in talks with the Florida Panthers regarding Sergei Bobrovsky, and they're talking to the St. Louis Blues regarding Jordan Binnington. The Golden ...
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