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Blues GM Doug Armstrong says a Parayko-trade leak wasn’t from the Blues and ordered a probe of staff phone, text, and email records; Parayko blocked the deal with Buffalo using his no-trade clause, and Armstrong warned that anyone involved in leaks would face termination, while noting the challenge of social media during the NHL trade deadline.
Detroit Red Wings acquired defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues ahead of the NHL trade deadline in a deal that sends St. Louis a first-round pick and a third-round pick (Detroit's own, plus a pick from Pittsburgh), plus Justin Holl and prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov to the Blues. Faulk is under a seven-year, $45.5 million contract with a $6.5 million cap hit and a 15-team no-trade clause, and should bolster Detroit's right-handed top-four defense for this season and next, though his scoring has waned. The Blues gain significant draft capital and depth as part of a rebuild, with Holl likely to finish the season as a pending UFA and Buchelnikov having expected North American potential.
Brayden Schenn was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the New York Islanders for forward Jonathan Drouin, goalie prospect Marcus Gidlof, and first- and third-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, as part of a deadline-day shuffle that also involved the Blues moving Justin Faulk to Detroit.
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired AHL left-shot defenseman Derrick Pouliot from the New York Rangers, sending forward Aidan Thompson to New York in the deal. Pouliot, 32, was the eighth overall pick in 2012 and has played 226 NHL games, though this season he’s been with the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. He carries a $775,000 NHL cap hit and has one year left on his contract, and will report to Rockford to bolster Chicago’s blue-line depth as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches.
Nazem Kadri was traded back to the Colorado Avalanche by the Calgary Flames, with Calgary receiving Victor Olofsson, unsigned forward prospect Maxmilian Curran, a conditional first-round pick in 2028, a conditional second-round pick in 2027, and a 2027 fourth-round pick (Calgary also retained 20% of Kadri’s salary). Kadri, who helped Colorado win the 2022 Cup, expressed excitement about returning. The Flames are rebuilding and have also added Ryan Strome and Brennan Othmann in other deals, while Colorado has been stacking assets with players like Nicolas Roy and Nick Blankenburg recently coming in.}
The Washington Capitals traded franchise defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and a 2027 third-round pick. Carlson learned of the deal after waking up, as the Capitals chose an overnight notice to avoid leaks like the Nic Dowd trade. With Capitals out of the playoff race and Carlson an unrestricted free agent, the move buys future assets and gives Carlson a new Cup opportunity.
Buffalo adds veteran center Sam Carrick from the Rangers for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick, betting on his two-way game and strong faceoff ability to bolster a Sabres lineup chasing a playoff push.
Washington Capitals traded star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and a 2027 third-round selection, with no cap hit retained. Carlson, 36, is the Capitals’ all-time leader among defensemen in games, goals, assists and points and helped the team win the 2018 Stanley Cup; his departure marks the end of an era, leaving only Ovechkin and Wilson from that championship roster. The conditional first-round pick outcome depends on whether Anaheim makes the 2026 playoffs, with Washington set to receive a 2026 pick if they do, or an option to take Anaheim’s 2027 first-rounder otherwise.
Buffalo is set to acquire center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers in exchange for Buffalo’s third-round pick and Chicago’s sixth-round pick in this year’s draft. Carrick, 34, is on a three-year, $3 million contract with a $1 million cap hit and has been a steady defensive 4C for the Rangers, posting 10 goals and 30 points in 140 games with strong 5-on-5 possession, a 54.1% faceoff win rate, and a +3 rating this season. He provides the Sabres with a cost-effective, plug-and-play option behind their top trio, addressing 4C depth and cap considerations as they navigate deals for next season.
Vancouver Canucks traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, part of Vancouver’s rebuild and salary-lightening moves. Garland, 29, is a known play-driving forward with a $6 million cap hit through 2032, having had a productive prior season but a tougher 2025-26 campaign.
The Minnesota Wild are stepping back from Vincent Trocheck due to the New York Rangers' asking price and asset limits, effectively prompting a pivot to top-six center options like Nashville’s Ryan O'Reilly and Columbus’s Charlie Coyle. Columbus would prefer to keep Coyle, narrowing the pool of viable targets as the trade deadline approaches.
Nicolas Roy was traded from the Maple Leafs to the Avalanche for two conditional picks (a 2027 first-rounder and a 2026 fifth-rounder). The 29-year-old forward has 20 points in 59 games this season on a $3 million AAV contract and is a 2023 Stanley Cup winner with Vegas. Colorado leads the league, while Toronto has struggled with a five-game winless streak.
With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Rangers are seen as sellers on Vincent Trocheck, but Minnesota’s bid is fading as Chris Drury stands firm; Alexis Lafrenière appears unlikely to be moved this week, and Adam Fox suggested his future will be decided in the off-season, all amid a slow market where high asking prices and new playoff cap rules are shaping decisions.
The Washington Capitals traded veteran center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights for goalie prospect Jesper Vikman and two future draft picks (a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick). Dowd, a defensively minded forward and key penalty killer, is under contract for one more year at a $3 million cap hit. Vegas, facing injuries to center Karlsson and Howden, bolsters its depth with Dowd, while Vikman—still early in his pro career with limited AHL success—edges onto their goalie pipeline.
Colton Parayko invoked his full no‑trade protection to veto a Blues-to-Sabres deal that had been in framework, keeping the Blues’ top defenseman in St. Louis and forcing Buffalo to pivot to other defensive options as the trade market tightens; the move underscores ongoing Blues retooling and the evolving no-trade protections in Parayko’s contract.