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The Calgary Flames have acquired forward Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick. Strome, 32, has recorded three goals and six assists in 33 games this season. The veteran center brings significant experience and depth to the Flames' lineup as the team continues to reshape its roster. Strome is currently in the fourth year of a five-year contract signed in 2022.
Despite being a frequent subject of trade speculation ahead of the NHL deadline, Ilya Mikheyev was not moved and will remain with the Chicago Blackhawks for the remainder of the season. The team, which moved several other veterans, opted to keep the pending unrestricted free agent. Mikheyev is valued for his penalty killing and defensive reliability, and the organization may look to sign him to an extension similar to their previous handling of Ryan Donato.
Defenseman Justin Holl has been traded to the St. Louis Blues as part of a package deal involving Justin Faulk. Holl, who was in the final year of a three-year contract, spent the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL and has not appeared in an NHL game this campaign. The trade sees the Blues acquire a package including picks and a prospect in exchange for sending Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings.
The Seattle Kraken have signed team captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $5.5 million. The announcement was made on Friday, securing the veteran forward's presence with the organization for the next two seasons.
The Los Angeles Kings have traded 40-year-old forward Corey Perry to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick. Perry, who recorded 11 goals and 17 assists in 49 games this season, waived his no-trade clause to return to Tampa Bay, where he previously played from 2021-23. The move provides the Lightning with significant veteran experience, physicality, and scoring depth as they push for the Stanley Cup.
The Philadelphia Flyers did not trade defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen before the 2026 NHL trade deadline. Despite significant interest and a reported massive offer from the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Flyers' asking price was not met. Ristolainen, 32, has two years remaining on his contract with a $5.1 million cap hit. He will remain in Philadelphia, where he is expected to continue anchoring the right side of the defense alongside Travis Sanheim.
Akira Schmid was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Minnesota Wild on Friday. The 25-year-old netminder holds a 16-8-6 record this season with a 2.56 GAA and an .895 save percentage. He is 1-3-1 in his last five starts, having allowed 14 goals on 129 shots. He faces a Minnesota offense that ranks 11th in the NHL, averaging 3.31 goals per game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired 6-foot-8 forward Elmer Soderblom from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick. Soderblom, 24, has recorded two goals and one assist in 39 games this season. Signed through the 2026-27 season with a $1.125 million cap hit, Soderblom provides Pittsburgh with size and developmental upside. The move allows Detroit to clear lineup space and secure future draft capital.
The Florida Panthers have claimed winger Cole Reinhardt off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old has appeared in 44 games this season, recording three goals and four assists while averaging 9:47 of ice time. Reinhardt, a 2020 sixth-round pick, has one season remaining on his contract beyond this year. The addition brings the Panthers to their 23-man roster limit.
Detroit Red Wings rookie forward Emmitt Finnie has scored in two consecutive games, earning praise from head coach Todd McLellan for playing with more "zip" and offensive belief. The 20-year-old, who has remained with the club all season, is focusing on returning to his fast, hard-nosed style of play. Finnie has tallied 11 goals this season and is gaining valuable experience as he navigates his first NHL trade deadline.
The San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension. The 30-year-old holds an 11-9-2 record with a 2.83 GAA and .902 save percentage this season. Having won six of his last seven starts with a .935 save percentage, Nedeljkovic will defend the home cage against St. Louis on Friday. He continues to serve as a key part of the Sharks' goaltending tandem alongside Yaroslav Askarov.
Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry will miss his fifth consecutive game on Friday against Montreal due to a lingering upper-body injury. The Denver native has struggled with health, missing 15 of the Ducks' last 18 outings. When healthy, Terry has been highly productive, recording 45 points in 46 games. He is expected to reclaim a top-six role once he is cleared to return to the lineup.
Lukas Dostal will return to the crease for the Anaheim Ducks on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. Dostal has been in excellent form, winning 11 of his 13 appearances since mid-January with a 2.55 GAA and .910 save percentage. He faces a tough challenge against a Canadiens team that ranks third in the league with 3.52 goals per game.
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark underwent season-ending surgery on Friday for an undisclosed injury. Janmark was injured during the first period of a February 25 game in Anaheim and did not return. He finishes his season with one goal and seven assists in 43 games. He is expected to be fully recovered and healthy for the start of training camp in September.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry will start Friday's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jarry has been sidelined for the last three games following a difficult stretch where he posted a 5.47 GAA and .826 save percentage over six appearances. He faces a stiff test against a Hurricanes team that ranks fifth in the NHL with 3.44 goals per game.
Mackenzie Blackwood is confirmed to start in goal for the Colorado Avalanche in Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Since the Olympic break, Blackwood has posted a 2-1-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and .914 save percentage over three starts. He faces a significant challenge against a Stars offense that ranks sixth in the NHL, averaging 3.41 goals per game.
Yaroslav Askarov remains a central figure in the San Jose Sharks' goaltending future following the team's decision to sign Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million extension. The Sharks are looking to solidify their netminding situation for the near future by keeping both goaltenders together as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Jake Oettinger will start in net for the Dallas Stars in Friday's critical matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Oettinger enters the contest on an eight-game winning streak, despite posting a .879 save percentage during that stretch. Overall, he holds a 25-10-4 record with a 2.67 GAA and .898 save percentage in 39 starts this season as Dallas seeks to gain ground in the Western Conference standings.
Tyler Myers will not be in the lineup for the Dallas Stars' game against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday due to non-injury related reasons. The blueliner is expected to make his Dallas debut on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Myers is currently mired in a 21-game pointless streak and is projected to slot into a top-four pairing once he joins the active lineup.
Nathan MacKinnon enters tonight's matchup against the Dallas Stars riding a five-game goal-scoring streak against the division rival. Since returning from the Olympic break, he has recorded 25 shots on goal over four games. MacKinnon has been highly productive against Dallas historically, tallying 50 shots on target in his last 10 meetings and scoring in seven of the last eight. He remains a primary offensive threat for Colorado.
