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 🔄 #NHLTradeDeadline | @bet365ca pic.twitter.com/rDmvoVNwth — 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 — 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. 🔄 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 Blues’ 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. — 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 — 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 — 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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We know that the Buffalo Sabres were knee-deep in Robert Thomas discussions with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. That much has been confirmed. As has the fact that the idea of the Sabres landing Thomas has now been put to bed. Not happening. However, that doesn't mean that the Sabres and Blues are done talking. Several reports suggest that Buffalo is still eyeing a right-shot defenseman from St. Louis, and that just could be Colton Parayko. As others have reported, keep an eye on Buffalo...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their best defensive defenceman for the rest of this season, as Chris Tanev has undergone core muscle surgery. Tanev is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp in September. Tanev has been out for the majority of the season with multiple injuries. Back on November 1, the Leafs blueliner was stretchered off the ice and taken to hospital during a game in Philadelphia. Tanev missed multiple games and returned to the lineup in late Decembe...
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Trade talks around the NHL are wild at the moment, and two teams smack dab in the middle of it all are the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks have been busy moving Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, and have also had Conor Garland and Brock Boeser involved in trade offers. While Boeser has been linked to landing with the Bruins, the Canucks offered Garland to the Islanders for one of their best prospects. Vancouver wanted one of Kashawn Aitcheson or Cole Eiserman in return for...
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Pending UFA Kiefer Sherwood was a big trade acquisition for the San Jose Sharks back in January. But the team reportedly had some "sticker shock" once they sat down with the player's camp to talk extension. The two sides have now worked all that out, and Sherwood is on board with a new, rich, five-year extension in San Jose. Kiefer Sherwood locks in 5 more years with the Sharks 🦈 🔒 pic.twitter.com/O6znNl1Vsl — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 4, 2026 The contract will pay the physica...
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He's been held out of the Vancouver Canucks lineup for a week now, pondering his future with trade offers on the table. Finally, Tyler Myers has agreed to a deal sending him to the Dallas Stars. Sounds like pending trade call, Tyler Myers will land in Dallas. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 4, 2026 The return for the Canucks is a couple of picks. Details: Tyler Myers to Dallas for a 2nd Rd pick in '27 and a 4th RD pick in '29. Plus Vancouver is retaining 50 percent on remainder of ...
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One of the top names on the market this week is Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri. The gritty, edgy two-way center is the ultimate playoff trade addition, given his Stanley Cup pedigree and feisty play. He is ready to move on to a contender, but he has some say in the matter. His full no-move clause has reverted to a 13-team no-trade list this season, and word is he's already used it, according to insider Elliotte Friedman on NHL Network Radio : The one thing I've heard about Kadri is, h...
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As of Wednesday morning, the Nashville Predators have been the most active team this week as we steam toward Friday's trade deadline. They shipped out two pending unrestricted free agents on Tuesday, sending Cole Smith to the Vegas Golden Knights, and Michael McCarron to the Minnesota Wild. Will they remain this active as the week progresses? While most hockey fans are salivating about the big names like Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly and/or Jonathan Marchessault potentially being next on the b...
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Toronto Maple Leafs remain a team to watch heading into Friday's trade deadline, as general manager Brad Treliving is involved in multiple trade conversations. The Leafs are sellers ahead of this season's trade deadline, which is a situation they had no interest in being in at the start of the year. After a disappointing year, Treliving is trying to retool on the fly and has several players who could be on the move before Friday afternoon. Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton are the two who teams ...
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Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is listening to trade offers ahead of Friday's deadline, as the organization has decided to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports the Panthers have a couple of pending free-agents who teams are interested in, and a move, or two, could be coming within the next 48 hours. The Panthers lost again last night and my understanding is they've made the decision to be sellers as far as listening on pending UFAs, which most notably...
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He's missed plenty of time this season, but Rasmus Ristolainen is back as a top-pairing Philadelphia Flyers defenseman, and he's proving to be a serious commodity at this trade deadline. The right-shot blueliner has been terrific in his time back in the lineup the past couple of months and is logging massive ice-time for Philly, culminating in a 27-minute workhorse effort in a win over Toronto Monday night. The Flyers will be charging a high price, though, for any team looking to t...
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The New Jersey Devils are involved in trade talks surrounding right-handed defenceman Simon Nemec. TSN's Pierre LeBrun was first on the case and had this to share on Wednesday: Going to be interesting to see what happens on the Simon Nemec front. Devils are taking calls on the second overall pick from '22. No shortage of teams checking in. New Jersey happy to keep him, but if there's a deal that upgrades their forwards in a real way, they're going to… — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 4, ...
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The Andrew Mangiapane sweepstakes will be coming to an end over the next 48 hours, as the Edmonton Oilers are engaged in advanced trade talks around the struggling winger. Mangiapane was recently sent down by the Oilers to the AHL, and only played one shift, just to ensure he 'played' in one game, and is now eligible to be traded. The Oilers want to acquire a third-line center and have interest in Nic Roy and Scott Laughton off the Toronto Maple Leafs, but need to move Mangiapane first, to cle...
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The Buffalo Sabres - St. Louis Blues Robert Thomas trade buzz that dominated deadline chatter on Tuesday appears to have completely collapsed. After pushing aggressively to land the St. Louis Blues’ top centre, the Buffalo Sabres reportedly walked away from negotiations once the full asking price became clear.
Sabres Blues Robert Thomas trade talks fall apart
According to TSN insider Darren Dreger , the Sabres and Blues pushed negotiations as far as they could before hitting a wall.&...
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