NHL trade deadline tracker: Live rumors, news, updates on Vincent Trocheck, Robert Thomas, more in 2026
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
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 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 Weager 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 Vattari 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
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When is the NHL trade deadline?
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
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.
