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NHL trades can dramatically reshape teams and alter the course of a season. Stay informed with the latest trade news, rumors, and analysis from around the league.
Our comprehensive trade coverage includes breaking news, trade deadline analysis, and expert insights into how trades impact teams. We examine player values, team needs, and the strategic thinking behind major moves.
Expert analysis breaks down trade implications, examining how new players fit into their teams, what teams gave up, and the long-term effects of trades. Whether you're following your favorite team or analyzing league-wide trends, understanding NHL trades is essential for any hockey fan.
Intensifying NHL rumors as trade deadline nears: Toronto and Vancouver turmoil, coaching changes, UFA previews, and critical dates for playoffs, draft, and free agency.
Veteran defenseman John Carlson nets first NHL hat trick in Ducks' dominant 6-1 victory over Sharks, ending six-game skid.
Nazem Kadri will miss some games due to a finger injury sustained in the win over St. Louis Blues, but could return before playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres clinch playoffs, snapping 14-year drought – the longest in NHL history – with a stunning surge to contention.
NHL introduces real-time playoff salary cap tool via SAP app to enforce compliance starting 2026, closing long-criticized LTIR loophole.
Trade deadline frenzy reshapes NHL playoffs: Sabres surge in Atlantic, Ducks top Pacific, intense wild-card battles with 20 games left.
Key teams and players who emerged victorious from the 2026 NHL trade deadline frenzy.
San Jose Sharks extend Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million deal, securing stability in net for their playoff chase.
Live tracker of 2025-26 NHL trades up to the March 6 deadline, listing latest deals first with buyer-seller activity and playoff implications.
ESPN's fresh NHL power rankings 1-32 spotlight top teams, points percentages, and must-see March matchups amid trade deadline buzz.
Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Conor Garland from Vancouver Canucks for a 2026 third-round pick and 2028 second-round pick to boost playoff chances.
Evgeni Malkin was ejected from the Penguins-Sabres game after slashing Rasmus Dahlin, sparking suspension talks amid Pittsburgh's injury challenges.
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for conditional draft picks, marking their first move as sellers ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Utah Mammoth acquire MacKenzie Weegar from Calgary Flames for Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks, bolstering their playoff push.
Nashville Predators send Cole Smith to Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round draft pick as part of their fire sale.
Wild acquire physical center Michael McCarron from Predators for 2028 second-round pick, bolstering playoff push.
NHL GMs are scrambling due to expedited salary cap rules from the new CBA, briefed late and affecting playoff rosters and trade strategies ahead of the deadline.
ESPN experts outline six potential trades before the 2026 NHL deadline, from Bobrovsky bolstering Edmonton's net to Hamilton aiding Anaheim's rise.
ESPN's latest 1-32 NHL power rankings after the 2026 Olympics, featuring top teams like Colorado, betting picks, and key upcoming matchups.
Comprehensive tiers of NHL players potentially available at the March 6 trade deadline, from elite UFAs to young talents.
NHL GMs navigate roster freezes, Olympic injuries, and tight playoff races during the 2026 Olympic break, preparing for the trade deadline.
Capitals GM Chris Patrick prioritizes playoff chase over Ovechkin contract talks, eyes skilled winger at deadline amid tight race.
Chris Drury's letter signals Rangers retool—not rebuild—with emphasis on 2026 draft and active trade deadline moves.
Analysis of possible Maple Leafs-Nashville Predators trades, focusing on Stamkos, Marchessault, and Blankenburg as key targets amid cap constraints.
A comprehensive look at the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025 trade deadline plan, covering center depth, defense, asset management, and the urgency to push for a Stanley Cup.
Analysis of the Tage Thompson trade rumor cycle and what it could mean for the Buffalo Sabres and their playoff chase.
An analysis of Detroit's offensive struggles, potential trade targets, and the risks and rewards of pursuing a top-six forward to boost the offense.
A look at the early-season NHL trade candidates for 2025-26, featuring defensemen like Rasmus Andersson and forwards such as Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell as potential deadline targets.
A retrospective on the worst Montreal Canadiens trade deadline deals of this century and the lessons learned for the franchise.
An in-depth look at whether the Pittsburgh Penguins should buy at the trade deadline to chase one more championship run or sell assets to rebuild for the future.
An in-depth look at the Artemi Panarin trade deadline saga facing the New York Rangers as the 2025-26 season unfolds and the March 6, 2026 deadline approaches.
An in-depth preview of the NHL trade deadline 2025, highlighting market conditions, key players, contending team moves, and potential playoff implications.
A failed Maple Leafs summer trade proposal would have sent Nick Robertson to Columbus for Yegor Chinakhov, a deal Columbus declined amid evaluating both players.
Exploration of Calgary Flames' 2026 trade deadline candidates and strategic crossroads between rebuilding and contending.