Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague are the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, the NHL and N...

<p>Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague are the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, the NHL and NHLPA announced Monday.</p><p>The tournament is scheduled to take place in February 2028. Each venue will host six round-robin contests and one elimination game. Edmonton will host the semifinals and final.</p><p>The Calgary Flames' new arena, Scotia Place, is scheduled to open in time for the 2027-28 season. Games in Prague will take place at the O2 Arena. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The tournament will include eight teams. The fourth-place team in each group will be eliminated at the end of round-robin play while the top seeds get a bye to the semifinals. </p><p>The semifinals and final will use Stanley Cup Playoff overtime rules, meaning five-on-five for 20-minute periods, notes <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2033594010548175240?s=20">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>. The three-on-three overtime format at the Olympics in February was a controversial talking point after the gold-medal game was decided in extra time.</p><p>There is no word on whether Russia will be permitted to participate. The country has been barred from international play since invading Ukraine.</p><p>The World Cup of Hockey hasn't been staged since 2016, but the NHL previously announced its international calendar would include the event every two years between the Olympics. Canada won the event in 2016 and 2004, while the United States won the inaugural tournament in 1996.</p>

Sidney Crosby,Tomas Hertl during the Men's Playoffs Quarterfinal match between Canada and Chechia on day twelve of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a> expanded his lead at The Players Championship on Saturday and now holds a three-stroke advantage heading into the final round. </p><p>Aberg entered the day with a two-shot edge, then carded a 1-under 71 to take further control of the prestigious event at TPC Sawgrass. The Swede looked poised to take a four-shot lead into Sunday, but three-putt bogeyed the 18th hole. </p><p>Here's who's in the mix heading into the final round:</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Score</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Ludvig Aberg</td>
<td>-13</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Michael Thorbjornsen</td>
<td>-10</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Cameron Young</td>
<td>-9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Matt Ftizpatrick</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Brian Harman</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Viktor Hovland</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Corey Conners</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>Xander Schauffele</td>
<td>-8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Ludvig Aberg of Sweden hits his second shot on the 10th hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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<p>Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube thinks Anaheim Ducks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1727" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1727">Radko Gudas</a> got off easy with a five-game suspension after ending <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a>' season with a knee-on-knee hit Thursday night.</p><p>"Looking at it, we lose our guy, our captain for the year," Berube said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48207266/leafs-call-harsher-punishment-gudas-hit-matthews">ESPN's Greg Wyshynski</a>. "It doesn't seem like enough for me. You lose your star player for the year. The guy doing it is a repeat offender. It just doesn't seem like enough."</p><p>Gudas' suspension was the fifth of his career. He was assessed a major penalty and ejected for the hit that resulted in a Grade 3 MCL tear for Matthews.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Berube isn't the only Maple Leaf who thinks Gudas' punishment was light. </p><p>"I believe Auston's been ruled out for quite a while, right? So it's going to (miss) more than five games, so it easily could've been longer," said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/794" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/794">John Tavares</a>. "Can't say five games is nothing, but it could have been longer."</p><p>Added <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10575" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10575">Matthew Knies</a>, "I think the league could've done a little bit more, seeing as our best player (and) our captain (is) not going to be with us for the rest of the year. That's a big loss."</p><p>Matthews' agent, Judd Moldaver, was irate about the verdict Friday, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3448878" href="https://thescore.com/news/3448878">saying</a> The NHL Department of Player Safety should be suspended for their own decision.</p><p>Gudas is eligible to return from his suspension March 24. The Maple Leafs visit the Ducks in Anaheim on March 30. </p>

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 12: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs confronts Radko Gudas #7 of the Anaheim Ducks after kneeing Auston Matthews #34 (not shown) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena on March 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas will have a hearing Friday for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs c...

<p>Anaheim Ducks defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1727" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1727">Radko Gudas</a> will have a hearing Friday for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> during Thursday's contest, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.</p><p>Gudas was assessed a five-minute major and ejected for the play, which was upheld after review.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Radko Gudas goes knee-on-knee with Auston Matthews. Gudas received a minute major pending review. Auston Matthews was down for a while but has gotten back to his feet. <a href="https://t.co/Rxf6xIe1GH">pic.twitter.com/Rxf6xIe1GH</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/2032252955663962378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Matthews stayed down on the ice after the hit and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old had snapped a 12-game goal drought minutes earlier.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube called the hit a "dirty play," per <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2032279591293702451?s=20">TSN's Mark Masters</a>, and noted that Matthews will undergo further evaluation Friday. Berube was also irked by his club's lack of response to the play.</p><p>"We should have had four guys in there doing something about it," Berube said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JesseBlake/status/2032278714625450345">SDPN's Jesse Blake</a>. "I thought they responded in the third. ... But we all would have liked everyone to get in there right away."</p><p>Veteran defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2856" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2856">Morgan Rielly</a> took ownership for the Leafs not sticking up for their captain. </p><p>"It's on me for not responding earlier to Gudas. ... It's a dirty hit." Rielly said, according to <a href="https://x.com/jonassiegel/status/2032276073740718298?s=20">The Athletic's Jonas Siegel</a>. "I didn't understand how bad he got him in the moment. But I take full responsibility for not being the first one in there."</p><p>Gudas has built a reputation for his physical play throughout a 14-year NHL career. He's registered 100-plus hits in all but one season and has been suspended four times. His most recent ban came in 2019.</p><p>The Maple Leafs scored twice on the power play from Gudas' hit and ultimately won 6-4, snapping an eight-game losing streak. </p>

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 12: Radko Gudas #7 of the Anaheim Ducks takes a kneeing penalty against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena on March 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Score</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>T1</td>
<td>Maverick McNealy</td>
<td>67 (-5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T1</td>
<td> Lee Hodges</td>
<td>67 (-5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T1</td>
<td>Sepp Straka</td>
<td>67 (-5)</td>
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<td>T1</td>
<td> Sahith Theegala</td>
<td>67 (-5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T1</td>
<td>Austin Smotherman</td>
<td>67 (-5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T2</td>
<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>68 (-4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T2</td>
<td>Russell Henley</td>
<td>68 (-4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T2</td>
<td>Taylor Moore</td>
<td>68 (-4)</td>
</tr>
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<td>T2</td>
<td>Cameron Young</td>
<td>68 (-4)</td>
</tr>
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Sepp Straka of Austria walks off the 18th hole green during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship at Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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The Utah Mammoth signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension carrying an $8-...

<p>The Utah Mammoth signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5629" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5629">Nick Schmaltz</a> to an eight-year contract extension carrying an $8-million average annual value Wednesday.</p><p>Schmaltz was scheduled for unrestricted free agency this summer and earned a notable raise from his current $5.85-million cap hit.</p><p>The 30-year-old has notched 59 points in 65 games this season, which ranks second on Utah behind captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5592" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5592">Clayton Keller</a>. Schmaltz has been with the Mammoth/Arizona Coyotes since a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2018.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Utah has handed out long-term extensions to Schmaltz, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9219" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9219">JJ Peterka</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10721" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10721">Dylan Guenther</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5594">Mikhail Sergachev</a> since relocating from Arizona. Keller and recently acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3222" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3222">MacKenzie Weegar</a> are also under contract through 2028 and 2031, respectively.</p><p>The Mammoth are projected to have $17.9 million in cap space this offseason after locking in Schmaltz, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/utah-mammoth">PuckPedia</a>.</p><p>Utah holds a six-point lead on the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 17 games remaining. The Mammoth missed the playoffs in their inaugural campaign, and the Coyotes hadn't reached the postseason since 2019-20. </p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 25: Nick Schmaltz #8 of the Utah Mammoth skates with the puck during an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth on February 25, 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced Monday that star defenseman Jake Sanderson is w...

<p>Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced Monday that star defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9188" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9188">Jake Sanderson</a> is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, according to <a href="https://x.com/jkamckenzie/status/2031066548723446130?s=20">The Athletic's Julian McKenzie</a>.</p><p>Sanderson was hurt after taking a hit in Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jake Sanderson went to the locker room after taking a hit into the boards by Brandon Montour. <a href="https://t.co/VbTa4aTLFx">pic.twitter.com/VbTa4aTLFx</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/2030507178734264488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a>
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EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 3: Jake Sanderson #85 of the Ottawa Senators in action during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on March 3, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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<p>While it may only be temporary, Buffalo Sabres captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7216" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7216">Rasmus Dahlin</a> is thrilled his club grabbed top spot in the Atlantic Division following a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. </p><p>"It's just finally - finally we're here," Dahlin said postgame, per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7100493/2026/03/09/sabres-win-lightning-15-goals-102-penalty-minutes/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn</a>. "So, I don't take this for granted at all. I'm so fired up. I'm so happy. I'm so happy for Buffalo as a city and all the fans too. This means the world."</p><p>The win pushed the Sabres past the Lightning for first place, although Tampa Bay has two games in hand. Sunday's meeting was a high-octane affair that featured 102 penalty minutes between the teams and a seven-goal third period.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We could not have done this without the crowd we had," Dahlin said. "They kept us in the game the whole match. It was an unbelievable atmosphere. I think that was probably top I've experienced."</p><p>The Sabres have a 98.8% chance of ending an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, according to <a href="https://moneypuck.com/predictions.htm">Moneypuck</a>. Buffalo's undergone a remarkable turnaround since firing former general manager Kevyn Adams on Dec. 15, putting together a league-best 25-5-2 record over that span.</p><p>"We've come a long ways, obviously," head coach Lindy Ruff said after the victory.</p><p>Dahlin has been a key factor in Buffalo's surge, registering 32 points in his last 31 games while averaging nearly 26 minutes per contest. The Sabres haven't finished higher than fifth in the Atlantic Division since drafting Dahlin first overall in 2018. </p>

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres high fives teammates after scoring his team's sixth goal during an NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 08, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round ...

<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2855" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2855">Scott Laughton</a> to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round pick that upgrades to a second-rounder if the Kings make the playoffs, the teams announced.</p><p>Toronto will receive Buffalo's second-round pick if the conditions are met.</p><p>Los Angeles is three points back of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 21 games remaining.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Laughton is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3 million. The Maple Leafs acquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers before last year's trade deadline for a package including a first-round pick.</p><p>The 31-year-old has recorded 12 points in 43 games this season while averaging 13:40 per contest. Laughton is known for his defensive presence as a depth center and has won 56.7% of his faceoffs in 2025-26.</p><p>The Kings acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a> prior to the Olympic break and shipped <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a> to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.</p><p>On track to miss the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons, the Maple Leafs also sold forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4714" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4714">Nicolas Roy</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a> in separate deals before the deadline.</p>

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 13: Scott Laughton #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms-up before playing the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 13, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Maple Leafs trade Laughton to Kings

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional secon...

<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a> to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026, the teams announced.</p><p>The second-round pick will be the later selection of Winnipeg's or Columbus', which Seattle owns from prior trades. The fourth-round pick is Anaheim's.</p><p>McMann is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a $1.35-million cap hit. He's notched 32 points in 60 games this season, and his 19 goals are second-most among Kraken forwards.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Seattle holds a playoff spot but ranks 24th in goals for in 2025-26.</p><p>McMann hit the 20-goal mark last season and spent ample time in the Maple Leafs' top six before the trade. Toronto scratched him for two games leading up to the deadline.</p><p>The Kraken also signed captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/454" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/454">Jordan Eberle</a> to a two-year extension on Friday. </p>

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 29: Forward Bobby McMann #74 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken on January 29, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

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Maple Leafs trade McMann to Kraken for 2 picks

The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks for a four...

<p>The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6652" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6652">Timothy Liljegren</a> from the San Jose Sharks for a fourth-round pick, the teams announced Friday. </p><p>Liljegren is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $3 million. The Capitals created a vacancy on the right side of their defensive corps after trading franchise icon <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1445" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1445">John Carlson</a> to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday morning.</p><p>Washington also traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3873" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3873">Nic Dowd</a> leading up to the deadline. The Capitals are four points back of the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot with two extra games played.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Liljegren's registered 11 points in 43 games this season while logging a career-high 20:08 per contest. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to San Jose early in the 2024-25 campaign.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 04: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the San Jose Sharks skates against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on February 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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Capitals acquire Liljegren from Sharks

The Seattle Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average ...

<p>The Seattle Kraken signed captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/454" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/454">Jordan Eberle</a> to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million, the team announced Friday.</p><p>Eberle, 35, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's been with the Kraken since their expansion draft in 2021 and has notched 42 points in 59 games this season.</p><p>The Kraken are projected to have over $30 million in cap space this offseason even after signing Eberle, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/seattle-kraken">PuckPedia</a>. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Seattle holds the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The club missed the playoffs the past two seasons.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Jordan Eberle #7 of the Seattle Kraken skates during the third period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Climate Pledge Arena on November 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Minnesota Wild acquired Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno for future considerations Fri...

<p>The Minnesota Wild acquired Chicago Blackhawks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/860" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/860">Nick Foligno</a> for future considerations Friday, the team announced.</p><p>Foligno is a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a cap hit of $4.5 million, and Chicago isn't retaining any salary, sources told <a href="https://x.com/emilymkaplan/status/2029961206312604140?s=20">ESPN's Emily Kaplan</a>.</p><p>Foligno's younger brother, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1489" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1489">Marcus</a>, has played for Minnesota the past nine seasons.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Nick Foligno, 38, has spent the past three seasons with the Blackhawks. He's registered 11 points in 37 games in 2025-26 while averaging fewer than 13 minutes per night.</p><p>He's played 1,270 games in his 19-year career and joins the Wild in pursuit of his first Stanley Cup. Minnesota has gone all-in this season to push for its first-ever championship. The Wild signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7294" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7294">Kirill Kaprizov</a> to the richest contract in NHL history, traded for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a>, and made a series of pre-deadline moves before adding Foligno.</p><p>Minnesota acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1521" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1521">Jeff Petry</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11206" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11206">Bobby Brink</a> in separate deals throughout the week.</p><p>The Wild are one of the top teams in the league but face a difficult playoff path in the Central Division. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota are the three best teams in the Western Conference, but they're on a collision course to play one another in the first two rounds of the postseason.</p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - MARCH 3: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks plays the puck up the ice during second period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre on March 3, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Hawks 3-2 in overtime.

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Wild acquire Foligno from Blackhawks

The Dallas Stars acquired forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a third-round ...

<p>The Dallas Stars acquired forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9973" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9973">Michael Bunting</a> from the Nashville Predators for a third-round pick, the teams announced Thursday.</p><p>The draft selection originally belonged to the Seattle Kraken, who traded it to Dallas earlier this season for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9435" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9435">Mason Marchment</a>.</p><p>Bunting has notched 31 points in 61 games this season and is a pending unrestricted free agent. His cap hit is $4.5 million. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Stars are on a 10-game win streak and have been aggressive leading up to Friday's trade deadline. They gained cap space by placing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1693" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1693">Tyler Seguin</a> on long-term injured reserve for the rest of the season and playoffs.</p><p>Dallas added defensive depth Wednesday by acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> from the Vancouver Canucks.</p><p>The Predators are five points back of a playoff spot and already traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a> to the Minnesota Wild. Nashville is on track to miss the postseason for the second year in a row after reshaping its core in 2024 by signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1152">Steven Stamkos</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2870" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2870">Jonathan Marchessault</a> in free agency.</p><p>General manager Barry Trotz recently announced his plans to step down from the role once the Predators find a successor.</p>

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Bunting #58 of the Nashville Predators warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on February 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Stars add Bunting from Predators for 3rd-round pick

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers for a conditional sev...

<p>The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1521" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1521">Jeff Petry</a> from the Florida Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026, the teams announced Thursday.</p><p>The pick is upgraded to a fifth-rounder if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry plays in 50% or more of those games. </p><p>Petry is a pending unrestricted free agent and carries a $775,000 cap hit. The 38-year-old joined the Panthers last summer and notched eight points in 58 games this season while averaging under 15 minutes per contest.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are virtually out of the playoff race and have opted to sell leading up to Friday's deadline. Florida is reportedly listening to offers on all its pending UFAs, including goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1631" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1631">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>.</p><p>The Wild, sitting third in the Western Conference, are loading up for a playoff run after acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> earlier this season. Minnesota also added forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3067" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a> on Tuesday to shore up its center depth.</p>

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 5: Jeff Petry #2 of the Florida Panthers against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on February 5, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

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Wild acquire Petry from Panthers for conditional pick

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko declined to waive his no-movement clause, blocking a tr...

<p>St. Louis Blues defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4482" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4482">Colton Parayko</a> declined to waive his no-movement clause, blocking a trade to the Buffalo Sabres, <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2029614907071570146?s=20">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reports.</p><p>The Sabres were reportedly finalizing a deal Wednesday that would have sent prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16173" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16173">Radim Mrtka</a> and a first-round pick to St. Louis in exchange for Parayko.</p><p>Parayko is under contract for four more seasons at a cap hit of $6.5 million. He has a full NMC until 2028-29, when his protection drops to a 15-team no-trade clause, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/player/colton-parayko">PuckPedia</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 32-year-old has 14 points in 58 games this season, a major drop from the 16-goal campaign he produced in 2024-25. Despite the offensive dip, Parayko is one of the NHL's top shutdown defenders. He represented Canada at the Olympics in February and at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off.</p><p>The Sabres reportedly pushed to acquire Blues forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6443" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6443">Robert Thomas</a> earlier this week but couldn't reach an agreement. Currently two points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead, Buffalo is on track to snap an NHL record 14-year playoff drought this spring.</p><p>The Blues sit 15th in the Western Conference and are reportedly taking calls on several players before Friday's trade deadline.</p>

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 24: St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) during the Stanley Cup Playoffs round one game three where the St. Louis Blues hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday April 24, 2025, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis MO

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Report: Parayko nixes trade to Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis...

<p>The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4482" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4482">Colton Parayko</a> from the St. Louis Blues, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/2029308855604089038?s=20">TSN's Darren Dreger </a>reports. </p><p>Defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16173" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16173">Radim Mrtka</a> and a first-round pick are part of the package going to St. Louis, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/2029310647469510953?s=20">Dreger</a> reports. Buffalo drafted Mrtka ninth overall in 2025.</p><p>Parayko is under contract through 2030 at $6.5 million per year. He has a full no-movement clause and needs to approve the deal. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 32-year-old has registered 14 points in 58 games this season and is one of the NHL's premier shutdown defenders. He represented Canada at the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off and was an integral piece of the Blues' Stanley Cup championship in 2019.</p><p>The Sabres and Blues reportedly discussed a trade involving <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6443" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6443">Robert Thomas</a> on Tuesday, but nothing materialized.</p><p>The Sabres are in the race to win the Atlantic Division. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning by two points with two extra games played. Buffalo's 14-year playoff drought is the longest in NHL history.</p>

ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 29: St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) during a game where the St. Louis Blues hosted the Florida Panthers on Thursday January 29, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis MO

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Report: Sabres finalizing trade for Blues' Parayko

The Toronto Maple Leafs scratched Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for Wedn...

<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs scratched <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13037" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13037">Bobby McMann</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2855" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2855">Scott Laughton</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1652" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1652">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a> for Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils for roster management purposes, the team announced.</p><p>All three players are rumored to be on the trade block as Friday's deadline looms. </p><p>McMann and Laughton are pending unrestricted free agents, while Ekman-Larsson is signed through 2028. The veteran defenseman, who owns a 16-team no-trade list, said earlier this week that he hadn't been approached about a potential trade.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>McMann has registered 19 goals and 32 points this season and carries a cap hit of $1.35 million.</p><p>Laughton, whom the Maple Leafs acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at last year's deadline, has 12 points in 43 games this season. He's won 56.7% of his draws.</p><p>Ekman-Larsson represented Sweden at the Olympics and has been the Leafs' most productive blue-liner with 35 points on the year.</p><p>The Maple Leafs are on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, ending the NHL's longest active postseason streak at nine years. Toronto doesn't have a first-round pick in 2026 or 2027.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 2: Bobby McMann #74 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 2, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Leafs scratch McMann, Laughton, OEL as deadline looms

The San Jose Sharks signed Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension with an annual avera...

<p>The San Jose Sharks signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a> to a five-year contract extension with an annual average value of $5.75 million, the team announced Wednesday.</p><p>The new deal for Sherwood, who was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is a significant raise from his current $1.5-million cap hit. The Sharks acquired him from the Vancouver Canucks in January for a pair of second-round picks.</p><p>Sherwood has only played five games for San Jose, notching one goal and one assist. He scored 18 goals in 49 games for the Canucks this season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 30-year-old is one of the most physical players in the NHL. He led the league with 462 hits last season and has logged 238 so far this year.</p><p>The Sharks were projected to have approximately $54 million in cap space next season before factoring in Sherwood's extension, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/san-jose-sharks">PuckPedia</a>. San Jose only has 12 players signed for the 2026-27 campaign, and superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15142" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15142">Macklin Celebrini</a> is eligible for an extension as of July 1.</p>

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 3: Kiefer Sherwood #44 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates scoring a goal in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center on March 3, 2026 in San Jose, California.

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Sharks sign Sherwood to 5-year extension with $5.75M AAV

The Vancouver Canucks are trading defenseman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for a second-round p...

<p>The Vancouver Canucks are trading defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029, the teams announced Wednesday.</p><p>Vancouver is retaining 50% of Myers' cap hit, which is $3 million through next season.</p><p>The Canucks and Detroit Red Wings were discussing a deal for Myers last week, but the blue-liner's contract has a no-movement clause, meaning he had final say on his destination.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Myers was born in Houston, Texas, and has family there. The Stars were his first choice, according to <a href="https://x.com/DhaliwalSports/status/2029246384889573695?s=20">CHEK News' Rick Dhaliwal</a>.</p><p>The 36-year-old has spent the past seven seasons with the Canucks. He's also suited up for the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets across a 1,123-game career to date. Myers, who's known most for his size at 6-foot-8, has contributed eight points in 57 appearances this season while averaging over 20 minutes per contest.</p><p>Myers joins a right-side defensive group in Dallas that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6612" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6612">Miro Heiskanen</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10938" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10938">Nils Lundkvist</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7697" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7697">Ilya Lyubshkin</a>.</p><p>Dallas has won 10 games in a row but remains six points back of the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche. The Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Final three seasons in a row. They're expected to be active buyers leading up to Friday's trade deadline.</p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 02: Tyler Myers #57 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck during the first period against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on February 02, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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