The NHL trade season is witnessing significant moves as teams bolster their rosters ahead of the impending deadline. The critical trades began intensively in December, making an immediate impact on team standings and future strategies. Teams are actively evaluating trades, with the deadline set for March 6 at 3 p.m. ET.
NHL Trade Deadline: Evaluating Major Deals of the Season
Here are some of the notable trades that have occurred:
John Carlson to the Ducks
- Ducks Receive: Defenseman John Carlson
- Capitals Receive: Conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and third-round pick (2027)
- Ducks Trade Grade: A
- Capitals Trade Grade: B+
Conor Garland to the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets Receive: Winger Conor Garland
- Canucks Receive: Second-round pick (2028) and third-round pick (2026)
- Blue Jackets Trade Grade: A-
- Canucks Trade Grade: B
Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche
- Avalanche Receive: Center Nicolas Roy
- Maple Leafs Receive: First-round pick (2027, top-10 protected) and conditional fifth-round pick (2026)
- Maple Leafs Trade Grade: A+
- Avalanche Trade Grade: C
Jason Dickinson to the Oilers
- Oilers Receive: Center Jason Dickinson and forward Colton Dach
- Blackhawks Receive: Forward Andrew Mangiapane and first-round pick (2027)
- Oilers Trade Grade: B-
- Blackhawks Trade Grade: A-
MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth
- Mammoth Receive: Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar
- Flames Receive: Defenseman Olli Määttä, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks (2026)
- Mammoth Trade Grade: A
- Flames Trade Grade: B+
Tyler Myers to the Stars
- Stars Receive: Defenseman Tyler Myers
- Canucks Receive: Second-round pick (2027) and fourth-round pick (2029)
- Stars Trade Grade: B+
- Canucks Trade Grade: B+
Michael McCarron to the Wild
- Wild Receive: Center Michael McCarron
- Predators Receive: Second-round pick (2028)
- Wild Trade Grade: C+
- Predators Trade Grade: A+
Connor Murphy to the Oilers
- Oilers Receive: Defenseman Connor Murphy
- Blackhawks Receive: Second-round pick (2028)
- Oilers Trade Grade: A-
- Blackhawks Trade Grade: B+
Brett Kulak to the Avalanche
- Avalanche Receive: Defenseman Brett Kulak
- Penguins Receive: Defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick (2028)
- Penguins Trade Grade: A
- Avalanche Trade Grade: B+
Artemi Panarin to the Kings
- Kings Receive: Left winger Artemi Panarin
- Rangers Receive: Prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick
- Kings Trade Grade: B+
- Rangers Trade Grade: D
Ondrej Palat to the Islanders
- Islanders Receive: Ondrej Palat, 2026 third-round pick, 2027 sixth-round pick
- Devils Receive: Maxim Tsyplakov
- Devils Trade Grade: A
- Islanders Trade Grade: B-
Kiefer Sherwood to the Sharks
- Sharks Receive: Left wing Kiefer Sherwood
- Canucks Receive: Second-round picks (2026, 2027) and defenseman Cole Clayton
- Sharks Trade Grade: B+
- Canucks Trade Grade: B
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, teams are making decisive moves to enhance their competitiveness. Each transaction impacts not just the current season but also future drafts and team-building strategies.
