The San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Washington Capitals. As of this moment, we’re still waiting to see what the return is on this trade.
Update: The Sharks will receive Vegas’ 2026 fourth- round pick from Washington in exchange for Liljegren. Remember that San Jose gave up Matt Benning, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs to acquire Liljegren.
The 26-year-old Liljegren never seemed to find a place in the Shar...
The Leafs make their second trade.
A wild turn of events for Bobby McMann on Friday afternoon. After being involved in swirling trade rumors for weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly finalizing a trade to send Bobby McMann to the Colorado Avalanche , according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Frank Seravalli. However, in a last-minute stunning update, McMann is now headed to the Seattle Kraken , according to Elliotte Friedman. The return is reportedly a 2027 second-round pick and a fourth-round pick in 2026. ...
The Edmonton Oilers spent the days leading up to the trade deadline aggressively searching for blue line help, and one name that kept popping up was Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs . But according to TSN insider Darren Dreger , the deal ultimately fell apart when Edmonton refused to meet Toronto’s steep asking price.
Dreger reported on TSN’s Trade Deadline coverage that the Maple Leafs wanted a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a prospect for the veteran defens...
Before the Edmonton Oilers got their guy on the blue line Monday, acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks, one defenceman the team was linked to was Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Toronto Maple Leafs blueliner has a skill set that the Oilers are looking for, but talks stalled between the two sides over a significant asking…
All sorts of buzz surrounding Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington as the top two goaltenders that could change teams before today's 3pm ET trade deadline. But there are several others out on the market, and we've got the latest intel from former NHL goalie-turned-insider Kevin Weekes. Early morning Rumblings ; Per sources - Bobrovsky, Wallstedt, Ingram, Binnington, Stolarz and Skinner have been discussed in different potential trade scenarios. Goalie Market is intriguing. #HockeyX — Kevin W...
The Rangers finally won a home game in regulation—but with the trade deadline looming and Sam Carrick already dealt, the bigger story is what happens next.
The latest news and rumours on Maple Leafs trade deadline day Bobby McMann BREAKING NEWS (3:00 p.m. EST): Bobby McMann has been traded to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026. Chris Johnston (2:40 p.m. EST): The Leafs have lowered their asking price for McMann, […]
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The New York Rangers fire sale continues, and GM Chris Drury is now accepting final trade offers for two-way center Vincent Trocheck. Trocheck was held out of Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs for 'roster management' purposes, and word is, the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes are making their final offers Friday morning, and Drury and company will mull them over and likely accept one of the two. At this point, it's a 90% certainty that Trocheck doesn't play another game ...
It's time to say goodbye to a fan favorite as Sam Carrick is reportedly heading north after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres.
You can't unscramble this egg.
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The best time for the 2025-26 Maple Leafs to make a coaching change was back in November (when the writing was on the wall), followed by every day thereafter. The next best time is now. The surrender we’ve seen in the Leafs’ losses since this season officially went off the rails, even in the trying […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-25-11. On where the game got away from the team: On the first shift of the third period, we just didn’t come out with the intensity and directness that we needed. We shot […]
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With the trade deadline front and center, the Flyers played a game they’d like to forget. Mistakes, miscues and no sense of synergy resulted in the Utah Mammoth shutting out Philadelphia 3-0 Thursday night.
The basics
First period: No scoring Second period: 1:38- Nick Schmaltz (Dylan Guenter, Sean Durzi) (PPG), 8:03- Clayton Keller (Dylan Guenter) Third period: 18:12- Michael Carcone (Kevin Stenlund, John Marino) (ENG) SOG: 16 (PHI) – 23 (UTA)
Some takeaways
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On the eve of the trade deadline, the Rangers put business aside long enough to deliver a rare feel-good night at MSG with a convincing win over Toronto.
The Edmonton Oilers have made several moves already as we approach the trade deadline, but according to insider David Pagnotta, they're still on the hunt for some more depth on the blueline. And he says they're even interested in a potential reunion with Troy Stecher. One name that I've heard that they are familiar with: Troy Stecher on the back end. The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in multiple talks involving Stech, and it's a little bit of a complicated situation because of the waiv...
The Minnesota Wild don’t necessarily need another star; they need another reliable finisher. That's why Toronto Maple Leafs’ winger Bobby McMann is an intriguing target. McMann isn't a household name, but his production suggests he could be exactly the type of secondary scoring winger Minnesota need...
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...
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. — 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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Whoever is left plays off.
One trade has been made with plenty more to come, as the Maple Leafs keep trudging through their deadline-week schedule tonight in the Big Apple. Bobby McMann, OEL, and Scott Laughton will remain on the sidelines for “roster management” reasons, while Jacob Quillan steps in at center ice for the departed Nic Roy (7:00 p.m. […]
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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...
The Maple Leafs’ 2026 trade deadline has officially kicked off, as the team has sent Nic Roy to Colorado for a first-round pick in 2027 (top-10 protected) and a fifth-round pick in 2026. Roy, who just turned 29 in February, has one year remaining on his contract at a reasonable $3 million. He played 59 […]
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