2026 NHL Trade Deadline Live Tracker: Latest News and Updates

Here are all of the notable NHL trades and transactions leading up to the league's trade deadline today at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has arrived and all trades must be completed by today at 3:00 p.m. ET. DraftKings Network is providing the latest news and rumors for each trade leading up to the deadline, so readers can stay up to date on which players are on the move.

Why it matters

The NHL trade deadline is a highly anticipated event in the hockey world, as teams make moves to bolster their rosters for a playoff push or begin rebuilding for the future. These trades can have a significant impact on the competitive landscape of the league and the fortunes of individual teams.

The details

Over the past several days, a number of notable trades have been completed ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Some of the key deals include the Golden Knights acquiring forward Nic Dowd from the Capitals, the Avalanche acquiring forward Nicolas Roy from the Maple Leafs, the Wild acquiring defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers, and the Ducks acquiring defenseman John Carlson from the Capitals.

  • The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is today, March 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
  • The majority of the trades listed occurred on March 5, 2026.

The players

Nic Dowd

A forward who was traded from the Washington Capitals to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Nicolas Roy

A forward who was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Colorado Avalanche.

Jeff Petry

A defenseman who was traded from the Florida Panthers to the Minnesota Wild.

John Carlson

A defenseman who was traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks.

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