How Blackhawks Navigate the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline – The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks Latest News, Analysis & More

The NHL Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away (March 6) and the Chicago Blackhawks are already one of the biggest contenders. They traded Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers in two separate deals, giving the Blackhawks a 2028 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and forward Andrew Mangiapane. […]

Golden Knights acquire Cole Smith from the Predators – The Hockey Writers Trade Deadline Latest news, analysis and more

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators. In return, the Predators will receive a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft, as well as defenseman Christoffer Sedoff. Vegas acquires Cole Smith For a third in 2028 — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 4, 2026 This is the second trade in […]

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Trade Deadline Possibilities, Losing Streak Finally Ends and More – The Hockey Writers New Jersey Devils Latest News, Analysis and More

The New Jersey Devils enter March looking for redemption after going 1-4-0 in February. After a short road trip, the team begins a seven-game homestand on Tuesday, with four games scheduled this week. With just 22 games left in the season – and the March 6 trade deadline fast approaching – all eyes will be […]

Canadiens to tap draft capital ahead of 2026 trade deadline – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More

As the March 6 trade deadline approaches, Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes faces a strategic crossroads: how to improve a roster currently pushing for a playoff spot without disrupting the chemistry of a burgeoning young core. By releasing their significant draft capital before 2026, they can effectively sidestep inflated prices and bidding wars. […]

Red Wings Trade Deadline Blueprint: Top-six help, defensive upgrades and players on target – The Hockey Writers Detroit Red Wings Latest news, analysis and more

Now that the 2026 Winter Olympics are over, the focus turns to the Detroit Red Wings’ playoff chase. That, and the knowledge that only four games separate the team from this year’s trade deadline. March 6 will be a pivotal day for the Red Wings – they will be buyers for the first time under […]

What can the Canucks get for Tyler Myers? – The Hockey Writers Vancouver Canucks Latest news, analysis and more

Before last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tyler Myers was a late scratch for “trading reasonssaid Rick Dhaliwal of the Donnie and Dhali Show. Many other insiders also confirmed his report that the Canucks kicked him out of yesterday’s game because they want to move him. Which brings us to the question of what […]

Canadiens should avoid Binnington as they upgrade their goaltending – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest news, analysis and more

There are about two or three St. Louis Blues that the Montreal Canadiens should try to acquire before they would even consider goaltender Jordan Binnington as a trade target. If you’re Habs general manager Kent Hughes, you’d probably first try to trade for the other goalie in the Blues tandem, Joel Hofer… which probably tells […]