NHL trade deadline tracker: Live rumors, news, updates on Vincent Trocheck, Robert Thomas, more in 2026

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With the NHL season back in full swing, Friday’s NHL trade deadline represents every team’s last chance to make deals to improve its roster ahead of the playoff race.

Before the league broke for the Olympics, the Los Angeles Kings jumped the market by acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers in one of the biggest trades of the season. Still, plenty of quality players remain available, and their moves could shake up the standings down the stretch.

Every season, a few surprise deals sneak through at the deadline and end up making a significant impact in the spring. Last year, Brad Marchand went from the Boston Bruins to the Florida Panthers, helping both him and the Panthers win the Stanley Cup.

The Sporting News is tracking live news, rumors and official trades ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline. Follow along for updates.

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NHL trade deadline 2026: Tracking the latest news, rumors

Capitals trade John Carlson to Ducks

In perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2026 deadline so far, the Capitals dealt longtime franchise cornerstone John Carlson to Anaheim for a conditional first-round draft pick and a 2027 third-rounder.

Carlson, 36, is still a highly effective quarterback on the blue line with 10 goals and 46 points in 55 games this season, and will provide veteran leadership to one of the NHL’s youngest rosters. Meanwhile, the fifth-place Capitals signal an end of an era.

Connor Garland traded to Blue Jackets

The Canucks traded forward Conor Garland to Columbus in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick and a third-rounder in 2026.

Sabres add depth in trades with Jets, Rangers

Depth defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are headed to Buffalo in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick, a 2026 fourth-rounder, F Isak Rosen and D Jacob Bryson.

In a separate trade, the Sabres also acquired veteran center Sam Carrick from the Rangers for 2026 third- and sixth-round draft picks.

Red Wings interested in Vincent Trocheck, Robert Thomas

Friedman reports that Detroit has checked in on two of the top names on the trade market in Trocheck and Thomas.

Six teams linked to Conor Garland

LeBrun named the Blue Jackets, Islanders, Bruins, Devils, Capitals and Sharks as options for the Canucks forward.With 26 points on the year and signed through 2032, Garland seems to be a hot name.

Predators trying to find Jonathan Marchessault a “new home”

While Steven Stamkos and Ryan O’Reilly are less likely to be moved, Nashville could trade Marchessault before the deadline. Marchessault has 18 points in 42 games this year and is still under contract for three more years.

Vincent Trocheck out vs. Maple Leafs for roster management

Trocheck remains one of the biggest players on the market, so New York will keep him out to insure he remains healthy. Rangers forward Sam Carrick is also out for similar reasons.

Predators send Michael Bunting to Stars

Dallas is acquiring Bunting for a third-round pick, according to Elliotte Friedman. Bunting has 31 points in 61 games and will be on his fifth team since 2021.

Senators trading for Warren Foegele

Ottawa is also getting a pick while sending a couple of picks to the Kings in return. Foegele has nine points in 47 games for Los Angeles this year.

Wild’s pursuit of Vincent Trocheck “fading”

Minnesota has been linked to Trocheck, but the Rangers appear to be holding strong with their asking price. The Wild are still looking for center help, and GM Bill Guerin is familiar with Trocheck from their connection with Team USA.

Sharks acquire Jett Woo from Canucks for Jack Thompson

The two Western Conference teams agree to the minor deal involving depth defenseman.Thompson has played 31 games for San Jose this year, while Woo has spent the season in the AHL.

Wild add Jeff Petry from Panthers

Petry is an UFA at the end of the year, and Minnesota gives up a seventh-round pick for him. The veteran adds depth to the Wild’s defense.

Parayko prefers trade to Western Conference

It appears that Parayko’s issue with a trade to the Sabres was heading all the way out east. Weekes says two options for Parayko include California teams in the Kings and the Ducks.

Parayko won’t waive no-trade, halting deal with Sabres

The Blues and Sabres trade for Parayko will now fall through, keeping the veteran defenseman in St. Louis. The 32-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the Blues, is signed for the next four seasons at $6.5 million a year and has a full no-trade clause through the end of next year.

Flyers “checked in” on Robert Thomas

Philadelphia is one of the reported teams to inquire on the Blues forward, but the Flyers backed off when the asking price was too high. St. Louis seems to want a lot in return for Thomas, which is turning some teams away.

Flames need to be “blown away” to trade Zach Whitecloud

Whitecloud is signed for the next 2.5 seasons, so Calgary doesn’t have to move him if it doesn’t get a good deal. According to Dreger, at least 15 teams have called the Flames about Whitecloud’s availability.

Maple Leafs trade Nic Roy to Avalanche

Colorado is sending a first- and a fifth-round pick to Toronto for the center. In his first season with Maple Leafs, Roy has five goals and 20 points over 59 games.

Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from Capitals

The Golden Knights are acquiring C Nic Dowd from the Capitals, with Washington’s return currently unknown. Dowd was in his eighth season in Washington and has 16 points on four goals and 16 assists through 55 games this season.

Colton Parayko deal to Buffalo now uncertain

Colton Parayko was still with the Blues as of late Wednesday night and had not yet made a decision on waiving his no-trade clause to facilitate a deal that would send him to the Sabres. The deal is not believed to be off the table at this point.

Oilers send first-round pick for Jason Dickinson

The Oilers are acquiring C Jason Dickinson and F Colton Dach from the Blackhawks, in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 first-round pick. Dickinson has 13 points on six goals and seven assists this season, and he is two years removed from a 22-goal campaign in Chicago.

Avalanche land Nick Blankenburg from Nashville

The Avalanche announce they swung a deal to land D Nick Blankenburg from the Predators, in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Blankenburg has 21 points on five goals and 16 assists across 49 games this season.

MacKenzie Weegar approves trade to Mammoth

MacKenzie Weegar is officially heading to Utah after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause. The Mammoth are sending Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castanga and three second-round picks to Calgary.

St. Louis Blues D Colton Parayko to Sabres

The St. Louis Blues are close to sending D Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres. Part of the return is expected to include Radim Mrtka and a first. Parayko has a full no-trade clause, but he is expected to say yes.

Utah close to acquiring MacKenzie Weegar

Friedman reported that the Mammoth is close to acquiring Calgary Flames defender MacKenzie Weegar. The deal is reportedly awaiting Weegar’s approval.

Stars add Tyler Myers from Canucks

Vancouver acquires two picks for the veteran defenseman, a second-rounder in 2027 and a fourth-rounder in 2029. The 36-year-old provides experience in Dallas while still looking for his first Stanley Cup.

Panthers to dangle Sergei Bobrovsky after latest loss

With just 63 points, the two-time defending champions are currently last in the Atlantic and face a steep hill to make the playoffs. Therefore, LeBrun reports Florida is listening on pending UFAs, which include Bobrovsky and A.J. Greer. Bobrovsky does have a 16-team no-trade clause as part of his contract.

Devils “taking calls” on Simon Nemec

New Jersey may not trade the former No. 2 overall pick, but it is at least listening to offers. The Devils have disappointed this year, sitting in second-to-last place in the Metropolitan division.

Robert Thomas talks between Sabres and Blues cool

The two sides reportedly had intense talks about the forward, but Buffalo wouldn’t meet St. Louis’ asking price. Instead, it appears the Sabres will turn elsewhere

Islanders, Canucks discussing Conor Garland deal

New York could look to add the forward as part of a playoff push. Garland has 26 points in 49 games this year, and his six-year, $36 million will begin next season.

Blues “ready to move” Jordan Binnington

The long-time Blues goalie has 1.5 years left on his contract, but St. Louis appears prepared to move him this deadline. Binnington as a 16-team no-trade clause, giving him agency over his future.

Talks “heating up” between Blues and Sabres over Robert Thomas

Thomas is one of the best players on the market, and he could be headed to Buffalo as the Sabres look to end their playoff drought. Thomas has 12 goals and 35 points in 43 games this season.

NHL trades completed

— March 5: Stars acquire Michael Bunting from Predators for a third-round pick

— March 5: Senators acquire Warren Foegle from Kings

— March 5: Sharks acquire Jett Woo from Canucks for Jack Thompson

— March 5: Wild acquire Jeff Petry from Panthers for a seventh-round pick

— March 5: Avalanche acquire Nic Roy from Maple Leafs for a protected 2027 first-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

— March 5: Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from Capitals.

— March 4: Oilers acquire Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from Blackhawks for Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 first-round pick.

— March 4: Avalanche acquire Nick Blankenburg from Predators for a fifth-round pick.

— March 4: Mammoth acquire MacKenzie Weegar from Flames for Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna and three 2026 second-round picks.

— March 4: Stars acquire Tyler Myers from Canucks for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 fourth-round pick

— March 3: Golden Knights acquire Cole Smith from Predators for Chistoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick

— March 3: Wild acquire Michael McCarron from Predators for 2028 second-round pick

— March 2: Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to Oilers for 2028 second-round pick

— March 1: Wild trade Boris Katchouk to Wild for Roman Schmidt

— February 24: Islanders trade Julien Gauthier to Blues for Matt Luff

— February 24: Penguins trade Brett Kulak to Avalanche for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick

— February 4: Blues trade Nick Bjugstad to Devils for Thomas Bordeleau and a 2026 fourth-round pick

— February 4: Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to Kings for Liam Greentree and 2026 third-round pick

— January 27: Islanders trade Maxim Tsyplakov to Devils for Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

— January 26: Rangers trade Carson Soucy to Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick

— January 24: Hurricanes trade Gavin Bayreuther to Sabres for Viktor Neuchev

— January 20: Avalanche trade Ilya Solovyov to Penguins for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round pick

— January 19: Canucks trade Kiefer Sherwood to Sharks for Cole Clayton, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick

— January 18: Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights for Zach Whitecloud, Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick

— January 16: Bruins trade Jeffrey Viel to Ducks for 2026 fourth-round pick

— January 8: Sharks trade Ryan Ellis, Jake Furlong and a 2028 fourth-round pick to the Blackhawks for Laurent Brossoit, Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick

— December 31: Flyers trade Yegor Zamula to Penguins for Philip Tomasino

— December 29: Blue Jackets trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins for Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick

— December 19: Kraken trade Mason Marchment to Blue Jackets for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick

— December 19: Kings trade Phillip Danault to Canadiens for a 2026 second-round pick

— December 12: Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Wild for Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, Marco Rossi and a 2026 first-round pick

— December 12: Penguins trade Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin to Oilers for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick

— December 12: Predators trade Spencer Stastney to Oilers for a 2027 third-round pick

— October 24: Blackhawks trade Lukas Reichel to Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round pick

NHL trades by team

Anaheim Ducks

Boston Bruins

Buffalo Sabres

Calgary Flames

Carolina Hurricanes

Chicago Blackhawks

Colorado Avalanche

Columbus Blue Jackets

Dallas Stars

Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers

Florida Panthers

Los Angeles Kings

Minnesota Wild

Montreal Canadiens

Nashville Predators

New Jersey Devils

New York Islanders

New York Rangers

Ottawa Senators

Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins

San Jose Sharks

St. Louis Blues

Tampa Bay Lightning

Toronto Maple Leafs

Utah Mammoth

Vancouver Canucks

Vegas Golden Knights

Washington Capitals

Winnipeg Jets

When is the NHL trade deadline?

The NHL trade deadline will arrive at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6. It will come about five weeks before the last day of the regular season, which is set for Thursday, April 16.

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