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2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Every Deal That Went Down Before the Buzzer

Blues defenseman Justin Faulk was traded to the Red Wings at the NHL trade deadline
Blues defenseman Justin Faulk was traded to the Red Wings at the NHL trade deadline | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

The 2026 NHL trade deadline is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon. We’ve seen plenty of action in the days leading up to Friday’s deadline, and with a few hours left before trade activity must come to a close, there could still be some blockbuster deals finalized in the coming hours.

Just last night, we saw a few deals go down. The Capitals stunningly traded franchise legend and star defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick. The Canucks dealt longtime winger Conor Garland to the Blue Jackets for a pair of draft picks, and the Rangers, who have several players available in trade talks at the deadline, offloaded Sam Carrick in a deal with the Sabres.

So, what’s in store for Friday? Follow along here to get the latest on all the latest trade news throughout deadline day.


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Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.

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