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Roster changes, trades and contract news from the NHL. Reported negotiations and confirmed deals are separate stages; follow the source and chronology for each.
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Blues Sign Atlantic Hockey POTY Felix Trudeau to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract
Forward Felix Trudeau joins the St. Louis Blues on a two-year deal after finishing second in the nation with 25 goals for Sacred Heart.
Islanders Secure Cole Eiserman with Three-Year Entry-Level Contract Following Record-Breaking USNTDP Career
The New York Islanders have signed 2024 first-round pick Cole Eiserman to a three-year entry-level contract after the forward set a USNTDP record with 127 career goals.
Blackhawks Sign Sacha Boisvert to Three-Year Deal Following 17-Point BU Season
The Chicago Blackhawks have secured Sacha Boisvert with a three-year contract carrying a $974,167 cap hit after the forward posted 17 points at Boston University.
Capitals Ink Defenseman Cole Hutson to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Washington Capitals have signed 2024 second-round pick Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level deal following his historic freshman season at Boston University.
Utah Mammoth Sign Nick Schmaltz to 8-Year, $64 Million Contract Extension
Forward Nick Schmaltz has secured an eight-year, $64 million extension with the Utah Mammoth, carrying an $8 million annual cap hit through 2034.
Rosen and Jiricek Lead List of 10 NHL Prospects Traded at Deadline
Scouting reports for 10 NHL prospects traded at the deadline, including Isak Rosen and David Jiricek, detail their paths to meaningful minutes.
Stanley Cup Playoff Watch: Post-Deadline Seeding and Draft Lottery Projections
The Stanley Cup playoff watch intensifies as NHL teams compete for division titles and postseason seeds following the recent trade deadline reset.
2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Colorado Adds Kadri and Nelson in 20-Trade Frenzy
The 2026 NHL trade deadline concluded with 20 trades involving 33 players on Friday, headlined by Nazem Kadri returning to the Colorado Avalanche.
Avalanche Re-Acquire Nazem Kadri in Trade with Calgary Flames
The Colorado Avalanche have finalized a trade with the Calgary Flames to bring back veteran forward Nazem Kadri to the Mile High City.
Red Wings Acquire 15-Year Veteran Justin Faulk in Trade With Blues
The Detroit Red Wings bolstered their blue line by acquiring 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding St. Louis Blues.
Islanders Acquire Brayden Schenn for Jonathan Drouin and Draft Capital
Brayden Schenn joins the Islanders as the team sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks, and a prospect to St. Louis.
Corey Perry Returns to Tampa Bay Lightning Following Trade with Kings
Veteran forward Corey Perry is heading back to the Tampa Bay Lightning following a trade agreement with the Los Angeles Kings.
Wild Finalize Bobby Brink Trade; Forward Returns to Minnesota with 26 Points
The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers, adding a skater with 13 goals and 13 assists to their offensive rotation.
NHL Trade Tracker 2025-26: Live Updates Before March 6 Deadline
The 2025-26 NHL trade tracker provides real-time updates on every transaction completed before the March 6 deadline.
Washington Capitals Trade John Carlson to Anaheim Ducks
Veteran defenseman John Carlson heads to the Anaheim Ducks in a significant pre-deadline transaction involving the Washington Capitals.
Buffalo Sabres Acquire Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn Following Parayko Rejection
The Buffalo Sabres finalized a trade with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night to bring defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to the roster.
Blue Jackets Acquire Conor Garland from Canucks to End Playoff Drought
The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized a trade for Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, aiming to secure their first Stanley Cup Playoff berth since 2020.
Minnesota Wild Acquire Defenseman Jeff Petry From Florida Panthers
The Minnesota Wild have bolstered their blue line by acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.
Stars Acquire Michael Bunting from Predators for 2026 Third-Round Pick
The Nashville Predators traded forward Michael Bunting to the Dallas Stars on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft selection.
Colton Parayko Invokes No-Movement Clause to Block Trade to Buffalo Sabres
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, 32, utilized his no-movement clause to halt a potential trade to the Buffalo Sabres during trade deadline week.
Maple Leafs Move Nicolas Roy to Avalanche for Pair of Conditional Draft Selections
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded center Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Golden Knights Acquire Nic Dowd for Jesper Vikman and Two Draft Picks
The Vegas Golden Knights have completed a trade for Capitals center Nic Dowd in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman and two future draft selections.
Edmonton Oilers Secure Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in Second Trade With Blackhawks This Week
The Edmonton Oilers have finalized a deal to bring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Alberta, marking their second transaction with Chicago in seven days.
Capitals Ink Ethen Frank to Two-Year, $4 Million Contract Extension
Washington secured forward Ethen Frank with a $4 million deal after he recorded 11 goals and 12 assists through 52 games this season.