Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced Monday that star defenseman Jake Sanderson is w...

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced Monday that star defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9188" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9188">Jake Sanderson</a> is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, according to <a href="https://x.com/jkamckenzie/status/2031066548723446130?s=20">The Athletic's Julian McKenzie</a>.Sanderson was hurt after taking a hit in Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jake Sanderson went to the locker room after taking a hit into the boards by Brandon Montour. <a href="https://t.co/VbTa4aTLFx">pic.twitter.com/VbTa4aTLFx</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/2030507178734264488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Sanderson's absence is a significant blow to the Senators, who sit five points back of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 20 games remaining. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 23-year-old rearguard has notched 48 points in 62 games this season while averaging 24:29 per contest and quarterbacking Ottawa's top power-play unit. He won an Olympic gold medal with the United States in February and finished in the top 10 in Norris Trophy voting last season.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 3: Jake Sanderson #85 of the Ottawa Senators in action during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on March 3, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Senators' Sanderson considered week-to-week with upper-body injury

While it may only be temporary, Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is thrilled his club grabbed...

While it may only be temporary, Buffalo Sabres captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7216" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7216">Rasmus Dahlin</a> is thrilled his club grabbed top spot in the Atlantic Division following a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. "It's just finally - finally we're here," Dahlin said postgame, per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7100493/2026/03/09/sabres-win-lightning-15-goals-102-penalty-minutes/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn</a>. "So, I don't take this for granted at all. I'm so fired up. I'm so happy. I'm so happy for Buffalo as a city and all the fans too. This means the world."The win pushed the Sabres past the Lightning for first place, although Tampa Bay has two games in hand. Sunday's meeting was a high-octane affair that featured 102 penalty minutes between the teams and a seven-goal third period.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We could not have done this without the crowd we had," Dahlin said. "They kept us in the game the whole match. It was an unbelievable atmosphere. I think that was probably top I've experienced."The Sabres have a 98.8% chance of ending an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, according to <a href="https://moneypuck.com/predictions.htm">Moneypuck</a>. Buffalo's undergone a remarkable turnaround since firing former general manager Kevyn Adams on Dec. 15, putting together a league-best 25-5-2 record over that span."We've come a long ways, obviously," head coach Lindy Ruff said after the victory.Dahlin has been a key factor in Buffalo's surge, registering 32 points in his last 31 games while averaging nearly 26 minutes per contest. The Sabres haven't finished higher than fifth in the Atlantic Division since drafting Dahlin first overall in 2018.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres high fives teammates after scoring his team's sixth goal during an NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 08, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

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Dahlin thrilled after Sabres take division lead: 'Finally we're here'

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2855" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2855">Scott Laughton</a> to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round pick that upgrades to a second-rounder if the Kings make the playoffs, the teams announced.Toronto will receive Buffalo's second-round pick if the conditions are met.Los Angeles is three points back of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 21 games remaining.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Laughton is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3 million. The Maple Leafs acquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers before last year's trade deadline for a package including a first-round pick.The 31-year-old has recorded 12 points in 43 games this season while averaging 13:40 per contest. Laughton is known for his defensive presence as a depth center and has won 56.7% of his faceoffs in 2025-26.The Kings acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a> prior to the Olympic break and shipped <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a> to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.On track to miss the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons, the Maple Leafs also sold forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4714" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4714">Nicolas Roy</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a> in separate deals before the deadline.

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 13: Scott Laughton #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms-up before playing the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 13, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Maple Leafs trade Laughton to Kings

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional secon...

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a> to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026, the teams announced.The second-round pick will be the later selection of Winnipeg's or Columbus', which Seattle owns from prior trades. The fourth-round pick is Anaheim's.McMann is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a $1.35-million cap hit. He's notched 32 points in 60 games this season, and his 19 goals are second-most among Kraken forwards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Seattle holds a playoff spot but ranks 24th in goals for in 2025-26.McMann hit the 20-goal mark last season and spent ample time in the Maple Leafs' top six before the trade. Toronto scratched him for two games leading up to the deadline.The Kraken also signed captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/454" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/454">Jordan Eberle</a> to a two-year extension on Friday.

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 29: Forward Bobby McMann #74 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken on January 29, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

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Maple Leafs trade McMann to Kraken for 2 picks

The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks for a four...

The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6652" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6652">Timothy Liljegren</a> from the San Jose Sharks for a fourth-round pick, the teams announced Friday. Liljegren is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3 million. The Capitals created a vacancy on the right side of their defensive corps after trading franchise icon <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1445" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1445">John Carlson</a> to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday morning.Washington also traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3873" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3873">Nic Dowd</a> leading up to the deadline. The Capitals are four points back of the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot with two extra games played.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Liljegren's registered 11 points in 43 games this season while logging a career-high 20:08 per contest. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to San Jose early in the 2024-25 campaign.

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 04: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the San Jose Sharks skates against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on February 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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Capitals acquire Liljegren from Sharks

The Seattle Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average ...

The Seattle Kraken signed captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/454" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/454">Jordan Eberle</a> to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million, the team announced Friday.Eberle, 35, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's been with the Kraken since their expansion draft in 2021 and has notched 42 points in 59 games this season.The Kraken are projected to have over $30 million in cap space this offseason even after signing Eberle, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/seattle-kraken">PuckPedia</a>. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Seattle holds the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The club missed the playoffs the past two seasons.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Jordan Eberle #7 of the Seattle Kraken skates during the third period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Climate Pledge Arena on November 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Minnesota Wild acquired Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno for future considerations Fri...

The Minnesota Wild acquired Chicago Blackhawks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/860" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/860">Nick Foligno</a> for future considerations Friday, the team announced.Foligno is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $4.5 million, and Chicago isn't retaining any salary, sources told <a href="https://x.com/emilymkaplan/status/2029961206312604140?s=20">ESPN's Emily Kaplan</a>.Foligno's younger brother, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1489" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1489">Marcus</a>, has played for Minnesota the past nine seasons.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nick Foligno, 38, has spent the past three seasons with the Blackhawks. He's registered 11 points in 37 games in 2025-26 while averaging fewer than 13 minutes per night.He's played 1,270 games in his 19-year career and joins the Wild in pursuit of his first Stanley Cup. Minnesota has gone all-in this season to push for its first-ever championship. The Wild signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7294" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7294">Kirill Kaprizov</a> to the richest contract in NHL history, traded for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a>, and made a series of pre-deadline moves before adding Foligno.Minnesota acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1521" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1521">Jeff Petry</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11206" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11206">Bobby Brink</a> in separate deals throughout the week.The Wild are one of the top teams in the league but face a difficult playoff path in the Central Division. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota are the three best teams in the Western Conference, but they're on a collision course to play one another in the first two rounds of the postseason.

WINNIPEG, CANADA - MARCH 3: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks plays the puck up the ice during second period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre on March 3, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Hawks 3-2 in overtime.

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Wild acquire Foligno from Blackhawks

The Dallas Stars acquired forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a third-round ...

The Dallas Stars acquired forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9973" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9973">Michael Bunting</a> from the Nashville Predators for a third-round pick, the teams announced Thursday.The draft selection originally belonged to the Seattle Kraken, who traded it to Dallas earlier this season for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9435" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9435">Mason Marchment</a>.Bunting has notched 31 points in 61 games this season and is a pending unrestricted free agent. His cap hit is $4.5 million. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Stars are on a 10-game win streak and have been aggressive leading up to Friday's trade deadline. They gained cap space by placing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1693" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1693">Tyler Seguin</a> on long-term injured reserve for the rest of the season and playoffs.Dallas added defensive depth Wednesday by acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> from the Vancouver Canucks.The Predators are five points back of a playoff spot and already traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a> to the Minnesota Wild. Nashville is on track to miss the postseason for the second year in a row after reshaping its core in 2024 by signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1152">Steven Stamkos</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2870" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2870">Jonathan Marchessault</a> in free agency.General manager Barry Trotz recently announced his plans to step down from the role once the Predators find a successor.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Bunting #58 of the Nashville Predators warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on February 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Stars add Bunting from Predators for 3rd-round pick

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers for a conditional sev...

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1521" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1521">Jeff Petry</a> from the Florida Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026, the teams announced Thursday.The pick is upgraded to a fifth-rounder if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry plays in 50% or more of those games. Petry is a pending unrestricted free agent and carries a $775,000 cap hit. The 38-year-old joined the Panthers last summer and notched eight points in 58 games this season while averaging under 15 minutes per contest.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are virtually out of the playoff race and have opted to sell leading up to Friday's deadline. Florida is reportedly listening to offers on all its pending UFAs, including goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1631" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1631">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>.The Wild, sitting third in the Western Conference, are loading up for a playoff run after acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> earlier this season. Minnesota also added forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a> on Tuesday to shore up its center depth.

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 5: Jeff Petry #2 of the Florida Panthers against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on February 5, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

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Wild acquire Petry from Panthers for conditional pick

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko declined to waive his no-movement clause, blocking a tr...

St. Louis Blues defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4482" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4482">Colton Parayko</a> declined to waive his no-movement clause, blocking a trade to the Buffalo Sabres, <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2029614907071570146?s=20">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reports.The Sabres were reportedly finalizing a deal Wednesday that would have sent prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16173" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16173">Radim Mrtka</a> and a first-round pick to St. Louis in exchange for Parayko.Parayko is under contract for four more seasons at a cap hit of $6.5 million. He has a full NMC until 2028-29, when his protection drops to a 15-team no-trade clause, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/player/colton-parayko">PuckPedia</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 32-year-old has 14 points in 58 games this season, a major drop from the 16-goal campaign he produced in 2024-25. Despite the offensive dip, Parayko is one of the NHL's top shutdown defenders. He represented Canada at the Olympics in February and at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off.The Sabres reportedly pushed to acquire Blues forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6443" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6443">Robert Thomas</a> earlier this week but couldn't reach an agreement. Currently two points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead, Buffalo is on track to snap an NHL record 14-year playoff drought this spring.The Blues sit 15th in the Western Conference and are reportedly taking calls on several players before Friday's trade deadline.

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 24: St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) during the Stanley Cup Playoffs round one game three where the St. Louis Blues hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday April 24, 2025, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis MO

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Report: Parayko nixes trade to Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis...

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4482" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4482">Colton Parayko</a> from the St. Louis Blues, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/2029308855604089038?s=20">TSN's Darren Dreger </a>reports. Defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16173" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16173">Radim Mrtka</a> and a first-round pick are part of the package going to St. Louis, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/2029310647469510953?s=20">Dreger</a> reports. Buffalo drafted Mrtka ninth overall in 2025.Parayko is under contract through 2030 at $6.5 million per year. He has a full no-movement clause and needs to approve the deal. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 32-year-old has registered 14 points in 58 games this season and is one of the NHL's premier shutdown defenders. He represented Canada at the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off and was an integral piece of the Blues' Stanley Cup championship in 2019.The Sabres and Blues reportedly discussed a trade involving <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6443" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6443">Robert Thomas</a> on Tuesday, but nothing materialized.The Sabres are in the race to win the Atlantic Division. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning by two points with two extra games played. Buffalo's 14-year playoff drought is the longest in NHL history.

ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 29: St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) during a game where the St. Louis Blues hosted the Florida Panthers on Thursday January 29, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis MO

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Report: Sabres finalizing trade for Blues' Parayko

The Toronto Maple Leafs scratched Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for Wedn...

The Toronto Maple Leafs scratched <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2855" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2855">Scott Laughton</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1652" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1652">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a> for Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils for roster management purposes, the team announced.All three players are rumored to be on the trade block as Friday's deadline looms. McMann and Laughton are pending unrestricted free agents, while Ekman-Larsson is signed through 2028. The veteran defenseman, who owns a 16-team no-trade list, said earlier this week that he hadn't been approached about a potential trade.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McMann has registered 19 goals and 32 points this season and carries a cap hit of $1.35 million.Laughton, whom the Maple Leafs acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at last year's deadline, has 12 points in 43 games this season. He's won 56.7% of his draws.Ekman-Larsson represented Sweden at the Olympics and has been the Leafs' most productive blue-liner with 35 points on the year.The Maple Leafs are on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, ending the NHL's longest active postseason streak at nine years. Toronto doesn't have a first-round pick in 2026 or 2027.

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 2: Bobby McMann #74 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 2, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Leafs scratch McMann, Laughton, OEL as deadline looms

The San Jose Sharks signed Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension with an annual avera...

The San Jose Sharks signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a> to a five-year contract extension with an annual average value of $5.75 million, the team announced Wednesday.The new deal for Sherwood, who was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is a significant raise from his current $1.5-million cap hit. The Sharks acquired him from the Vancouver Canucks in January for a pair of second-round picks.Sherwood has only played five games for San Jose, notching one goal and one assist. He scored 18 goals in 49 games for the Canucks this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old is one of the most physical players in the NHL. He led the league with 462 hits last season and has logged 238 so far this year.The Sharks were projected to have approximately $54 million in cap space next season before factoring in Sherwood's extension, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/san-jose-sharks">PuckPedia</a>. San Jose only has 12 players signed for the 2026-27 campaign, and superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15142" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15142">Macklin Celebrini</a> is eligible for an extension as of July 1.

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 3: Kiefer Sherwood #44 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates scoring a goal in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center on March 3, 2026 in San Jose, California.

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Sharks sign Sherwood to 5-year extension with $5.75M AAV

The Vancouver Canucks are trading defenseman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for a second-round p...

The Vancouver Canucks are trading defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029, the teams announced Wednesday.Vancouver is retaining 50% of Myers' cap hit, which is $3 million through next season.The Canucks and Detroit Red Wings were discussing a deal for Myers last week, but the blue-liner's contract has a no-movement clause, meaning he had final say on his destination.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Myers was born in Houston, Texas, and has family there. The Stars were his first choice, according to <a href="https://x.com/DhaliwalSports/status/2029246384889573695?s=20">CHEK News' Rick Dhaliwal</a>.The 36-year-old has spent the past seven seasons with the Canucks. He's also suited up for the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets across a 1,123-game career to date. Myers, who's known most for his size at 6-foot-8, has contributed eight points in 57 appearances this season while averaging over 20 minutes per contest.Myers joins a right-side defensive group in Dallas that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6612" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6612">Miro Heiskanen</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10938" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10938">Nils Lundkvist</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7697" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7697">Ilya Lyubshkin</a>.Dallas has won 10 games in a row but remains six points back of the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche. The Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Final three seasons in a row. They're expected to be active buyers leading up to Friday's trade deadline.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 02: Tyler Myers #57 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck during the first period against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on February 02, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Canucks trading Myers to Stars for 2 picks

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday and will miss th...

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1685" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1685">Chris Tanev</a> underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Wednesday.Tanev's expected to be ready for training camp in September. The 36-year-old was only available for 11 games this season and hasn't dressed since Dec. 28. He has four seasons remaining on his contract at a cap hit of $4.5 million. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Maple Leafs are on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign and are believed to be sellers prior to Friday's trade deadline.

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 21: Chris Tanev #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on against the New York Islanders at the Scotiabank Arena on December 21, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Tanev shut down for season after core muscle surgery

The Florida Panthers will to listen to offers for their pending unrestricted free agents leading ...

The Florida Panthers will to listen to offers for their pending unrestricted free agents leading into Friday's trade deadline, including veteran goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1631" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1631">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/2029193713348460716">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>.Bobrovsky, who's set to hit free agency this summer after seven seasons with the Panthers, carries a $10-million cap hit along with a 16-team no-trade list.Florida lost its third consecutive game Tuesday and now sits 10 points back of the second wild-card seed in the Eastern Conference.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Although Bobrovsky is 22-19-1 this season with an .873 save percentage, he remains one of the most accomplished netminders of his generation. The 37-year-old is a two-time champion and two-time Vezina Trophy winner, plus he owns a .907 save percentage in 117 career playoff appearances. Bobrovsky also sits eighth on the all-time goalie win list with 451.Possible suitors for Bobrovsky are unclear, but the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and Vegas Golden Knights are among the playoff teams who've had issues between the pipes this season.The trade deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers looks on during the first period in Game Six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers for a second-round ...

The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2548" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2548">Connor Murphy</a> to the Edmonton Oilers for a second-round pick in 2028, the clubs announced Monday.The Blackhawks retained 50% of Murphy's $4.4-million cap hit. Murphy will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.The Oilers have to send a player to the AHL to absorb Murphy's cap hit, according to <a href="https://x.com/PuckPedia/status/2028578134241718533">PuckPedia</a>. Edmonton placed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4478" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4478">Mattias Janmark</a> on long-term injured reserve and waived <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4791" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4791">Andrew Mangiapane</a> on Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Murphy should provide the Oilers some much-needed defensive depth as they gear up for the stretch run. Edmonton has allowed the fifth-most goals in the NHL this season and the second-most at even strength.The Oilers acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3109" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3109">Tristan Jarry</a> in December in an attempt to solve the club's issues in net, but he's only managed an .863 save percentage since the trade.Although Murphy has recorded 173 points in 805 career games, he remains a steady defensive presence at even strength and on the penalty kill. He's registered 100-plus blocks in all but two of his 12 NHL seasons, and his arrival in Edmonton as a right-handed shot should allow <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6367" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6367">Jake Walman</a> to move back to his natural side.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 01: Connor Murphy #5 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on during an NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Mammoth on March 1, 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

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New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck isn't hiding from the possibility that his time with on...

New York Rangers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2089" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2089">Vincent Trocheck</a> isn't hiding from the possibility that his time with on Broadway could be over by Friday's trade deadline, and he said he'll welcome a move to a team that has a chance to win a title."Well, I do want to be on a team that's a good team," Trocheck told <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/trade-coverage/vincent-trocheck-wont-go-to-west-team-if-traded-by-new-york-rangers">NHL.com's Dan Rosen</a>. "If I'm going to get traded and it's to a team that's in the same situation as us, then I don't want to move. That sounds miserable in a new city. And I am 32 years old. I would like to win a Stanley Cup. So if I am going to get traded, I would like to go to a team that's winning or has a chance to win. I have a 12-team no-trade clause, so the teams that are on that are obviously teams I don't want to go to."Trocheck confirmed that West Coast teams are on his no-trade list, citing a desire to stay closer to family on the East Coast.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Rangers announced a retool in January and have since traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6381" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6381">Carson Soucy</a>. Trocheck could conceivably fetch a big return as an impact center with three more years under contract at a cap hit of $5.625 million. He's notched 38 points in 45 games this season and won 57.4% of his faceoffs. He was part of USA's gold medal team at the Olympics.The Rangers have two games before Friday's trade deadline. The club hasn't discussed holding Trocheck out of the lineup to avoid injury, head coach Mike Sullivan told <a href="https://x.com/MollieeWalkerr/status/2028522800655253626?s=20">Mollie Walker of the New York Post.</a>

ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Islanders during the game at UBS Arena on January 28, 2026 in Elmont, New York.

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson put a damper on rumors of a potential trade b...

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1652" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1652">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a> put a damper on rumors of a potential trade before Friday's deadline, saying Monday that the front office hasn't approached him about a move, according to <a href="https://x.com/koshtorontosun/status/2028507662636188016">Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun</a>."We love it here, we're happy here, I want to be here," Ekman-Larsson added.Ekman-Larsson is under contract through 2028 at an annual cap hit of $3.5 million and owns a 16-team no-trade list. The 34-year-old is considered one of Toronto's more valuable trade chips as the Maple Leafs trend toward missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Toronto enters Monday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers eight points back of a wild-card spot in the East. The Maple Leafs don't own a first-round draft pick for the next two seasons.Ekman-Larsson has 35 points in 60 games this season while averaging over 20 minutes per contest. He was on Sweden's Olympic team and won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024. Another Maple Leaf potentially on the move is forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a>, who is tied for third on the team with 19 goals this season. He carries a $1.35-million cap hit and hits unrestricted free agency this summer. McMann said he's trying to focus on his play as the deadline looms."I wanna just battle here and it's been fun my whole career. ... Working my way into the NHL here and given the opportunity, I want to make the most of it and continue to put my best effort forward no matter the situation," McMann said Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/AnnaNoelleDua/status/2028504161260605716">Sportsnet's Anna Dua</a>.Toronto's nine-year playoff run is the longest active streak in the NHL. The Leafs have won two series in that span.

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 25: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman Larsson (95) in warmups prior to the regular season NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs on January 25, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

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American hockey gold medalists Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight, and Megan Keller appeare...

American hockey gold medalists <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15719" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15719">Hilary Knight</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15708" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15708">Megan Keller</a> appeared in Connor Storrie's "Saturday Night Live" opening monologue as their championship tour continues following the Milan Cortina Olympics.Storrie, who starred in the hit television series "Heated Rivalry," welcomed the Hughes brothers on to the stage before Knight and Keller joined them.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Connor Storrie’s monologue! <a href="https://t.co/j3b9QkrcWB">pic.twitter.com/j3b9QkrcWB</a>— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcsnl/status/2027970550002299238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Jack Hughes and Keller both scored overtime goals in their respective gold-medal games. Both championship games were against Canada.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Saturday was a busy day for both golden-goal scorers. Keller registered an assist in the Boston Fleet's victory in Ottawa before appearing on the show. Meanwhile, Jack Hughes also tallied a helper for the New Jersey Devils.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Quinn Hughes #43 and Jack Hughes #86 of Team United States celebrate following the Men's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. The United States defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime.

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