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NHL Trade Buzz: Teams Make Key Acquisitions Before Deadline

3/6/2026

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NHL Trade Moves

The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto, boosting their depth.
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Nic Dowd from Washington to bolster their penalty kill.
The Minnesota Wild added defenseman Jeff Petry from Florida for a conditional draft pick.
Colton Parayko declined a trade to the Sabres, affecting the Capitals' selling strategy.
Other players, including Vincent Trocheck and Scott Laughton, remain trade candidates as teams approach the deadline.

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Mammoths Make Moves

The Utah Mammoth hold the Western Conference's first wild card spot in their second season.
They acquired veteran defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, sending Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks.
They will host their inaugural outdoor game against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic.
The Buffalo Sabres moved to second in the Atlantic Division under GM Jarmo Kekalainen, posting the league's best record since his appointment.

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NHL Trade Moves

The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto, boosting their depth.
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Nic Dowd from Washington to bolster their penalty kill.
The Minnesota Wild added defenseman Jeff Petry from Florida for a conditional draft pick.
Colton Parayko declined a trade to the Sabres, affecting the Capitals' selling strategy.
Other players, including Vincent Trocheck and Scott Laughton, remain trade candidates as teams approach the deadline.

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