NHL Trade Deadline: Evaluating Major Deals of the Season
The NHL trade deadline is a critical period in the hockey season, marked by significant player transactions in hopes of improving team performance. As teams gear up for the final stretch, many trades have already reshaped the league landscape, especially since December. The action continues leading up to the deadline on March 6 at 3 p.m. ET. Below is an evaluation of major trades made this season.
NHL Trade Deadline: Evaluating Major Deals of the Season
Key Trades and Evaluations
- John Carlson to the Ducks:
- Ducks receive: Defenseman John Carlson
- Capitals receive: Conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027), third-round pick (2027)
- Ducks grade: A
- Capitals grade: B+
- Conor Garland to the Blue Jackets:
- Blue Jackets receive: Winger Conor Garland
- Canucks receive: Second-round pick (2028), third-round pick (2026)
- Blue Jackets grade: A-
- Canucks grade: B
- Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche:
- Avalanche receive: Center Nicolas Roy
- Maple Leafs receive: First-round pick (2027, top 10 protected), conditional fifth-round pick (2026)
- Maple Leafs grade: A+
- Avalanche grade: C
- Jason Dickinson to the Oilers:
- Oilers receive: Centre Jason Dickinson, forward Colton Dach
- Blackhawks receive: Forward Andrew Mangiapane, first-round pick (2027)
- Oilers grade: B-
- Blackhawks grade: A-
- MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth:
- Mammoth receive: Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar
- Flames receive: Defenseman Olli Määttä, prospect Jonathan Castagna, three second-round picks (2026)
- Mammoth grade: A
- Flames grade: B+
Additional Notable Trades
- Tyler Myers to the Stars:
- Stars receive: Defenseman Tyler Myers
- Canucks receive: Second-round pick (2027), fourth-round pick (2029)
- Stars grade: B+
- Canucks grade: B+
- Michael McCarron to the Wild:
- Wild receive: Center Michael McCarron
- Predators receive: Second-round pick (2028)
- Wild grade: C+
- Predators grade: A+
- Connor Murphy to the Oilers:
- Oilers receive: Defenseman Connor Murphy
- Blackhawks receive: Second-round pick (2028)
- Oilers grade: A-
- Blackhawks grade: B+
- Brett Kulak to the Avalanche:
- Avalanche receive: Defenseman Brett Kulak
- Penguins receive: Defenseman Samuel Girard, second-round pick (2028)
- Penguins grade: A
- Avalanche grade: B+
- Artemi Panarin to the Kings:
- Kings receive: Left winger Artemi Panarin
- Rangers receive: Prospect Liam Greentree, conditional third-round pick
- Kings grade: B+
- Rangers grade: D
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, teams continue to assess their rosters and make bold moves. The impact of these trades will be crucial as teams strive for playoff contention. Stay tuned for more evaluations and updates on Filmogaz.com.
