NHL Trade Deadline Tracker: Every deal with instant reaction, grades, latest rumors

The NHL trade deadline is a matter of hours away. By Friday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET, all teams have a chance to address needs before the end of the regular season and playoffs. For some teams, they are looking to add a big player or a player who fills a position of need to help them in their quest of winning the Stanley Cup. Then, there are the teams looking to offload players set to hit unrestricted free agency at the end of the season with a chance to get some sort of return before said player walks out the door.

While the NHL trade deadline may not be as active as it has been in year past, there are some big name who could be on the move. Names like Brad Marchand, Brock Boeser, and even Mikko Rantanen could be traed by the 3:00 p.m. ET deadline.

For those who want to keep track of the trades that take place in the hours leading up to the NHL deadline on Friday, we have you covered. FanSided will have live reactions and grades to all of the notable deals on this page, so be sure to keep it updated.

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Avalanche bring back Erik Johnson in deal with Flyers

The Colorado Avalanche made one final deal before the 3:00 p.m. ET cutoff, as they brought back defenseman Erik Johnson. In return, the Flyers receive forward Givani Smith. Johnson last played for the Avalanche from 2011 until 2023, where he scored 68 goals and 178 assists, while posting a plus/minus of +19. At this stage, he is a veteran depth option for the Avalanche. As for the Flyers, they get a player in Smith who has become a journeyman, spending 13 games between the Avalanche and San Jose Sharks.

Avalanche trade grade: C-
Flyers trade grade: C-

Maple Leafs acquire Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline buzzer

For a brief period of time, Maple Leafs fans were collectively seeing Brad Marchand dealt to the Panthers. But then, they received some positive news. The Maple Leafs agreed to a trade with the Bruins to acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo. In exchange, the Bruins will receive a top-five protected 2026 first-round pick, a 2025 fourth-round pick, and Fraser Minten, one of the Maple Leafs' top prospects. Boston will also retain 15 percent of Carlo's contract.

The Maple Leafs stocking up on defense by getting one of Boston's top pairing defenseman is a huge move. Not once in his career has Carlo had had a season in which he had a negative plus/minus total. As for the Bruins, they get a top prospect, a first-round pick, and a fourth-round pick.

Maple Leafs trade grade: A
Bruins trade grade: B+

Panthers pull off Brad Marchand stunner in trade with Bruins

If you thought the Panthers were done, they waited until the final buzzer to get a deal done. They called their division rivals, the Bruins, and acquired winger Brad Marchand for just a conditional second-round pick that can turn into a first-rounder. If Marchand plays 25 percent or more of Florida's games over the first two-rounds of the playoffs. That 2027 second-round pick will become a 2028 first-round pick.

The Panthers are obviously loading up for another Stanley Cup run. With Matthew Tkachuk out for the rest of the regular season, the hope is he can return for the playoffs. Imagine a line with Tkachuk and Marchand? Talk about nightmare fuel. As for the Bruins, yes, they do get something in return for Marchand, but they are running the risk that he won't re-sign with the team once he hits free agency this summer. Plus, was a second-round pick worth trading away your team captain?

Panthers trade grade: A
Bruins trade grade: C+

Blue Jackets acquire Luke Kunin from Sharks

The Blue Jackets mostly opted to stand pat at the trade deadline. But on Friday, they acquired forward Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. For the Blue Jackets, they are bringing in a 27-year-old center who put up 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) in 63 games played. For the Sharks, they get more draft capital.

Blue Jackets trade grade: C-
Sharks trade grade: C-

Red Wings reunite with goaltender Petr Mrazek in trade with Blackhawks

The Red Wings and Blackhawks had the greatest of rivalries before Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference. On Thursday, the Red Wings and Blackhawks agreed to a trade. Chicago was sending goalie Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith to Detroit for forward Joe Veleno

After Chicago acquired Spencer Knight from the Florida Panthers, there was only so much room for goaltenders. Now, Detroit brings back Mrazek, but he carries a .890 save percentage and a 3.46 goals allowed average. They also get Smith, who has 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 40 games played. As for the Blackhawks, Veleno brings along 10 points in 50 games played. So, it's really a minor trade

Blackhawks trade grade: D
Red Wings trade grade: D

Avalanche continue trade deadline spending spree, acquire Charlie Coyle from Bruins

If you thought the Avalanche were done after acquiring Brock Nelson, you were mistaken. IN the leadup to the 3:00 p.m. ET deadline, the Avalanche acquired center Charlie Coyle and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Boston Bruins in exchange for center Casey Mittelstadt, a conditional 2025 second-round pick, and Will Zellers.

The Bruins' goal was to get younger, and they are doing just that by replacing Coyle with Mittelstadt. Coyle, however, does bring veteran experience to Colorado, as they undoubtedly look towards a Cup run. We'll see where Coyle does slot in on Colorado's crowded forward lines.

Avalanche trade grade: B
Bruins trade grade: B

Stars finally land Mikko Rantanen from Hurricanes after roadblock

It took a few hours, but the Dallas Stars landed the best player available at the trade deadline. According to multiple reports, the Stars acquired Rantanen and agreed to terms on an eight-year, $96 million contract extension. In exchange, the Hurricanes get forward Logan Stankoven, and first- and third-round picks in 2026 and 2027.

The Stars are already one of the top teams in the league this season, and now they added a legitimate top-scorer in Rantanen. For the Hurricanes, they tried to strike a deal on a long-term deal with Rantanen, but to no avail. Still, considering what they got from Dallas, they gave up a ton to Colorado. So, this has to sting.

Stars trade grade: A+
Hurricanes trade grade: C

Jets reunite with Brandon Tanev in trade with Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are in sell mode this season, and they already got a head start on the trade deadline. Now, they are moving on from Brandon Tanev, and will bring him back to the Winnipeg Jets. In exchange, the Kraken get a 2027 second-round pick. Bringing in Tanev as a depth scorer is a solid move for the Jets.

Kraken trade grade: B
Jets trade grade: B-

Jets bring in Luke Schenn in deal with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Luke Schenn from the Nashville Predators days ago, which was odd considering how far back the team is from playoff contention. As it turns out, they were looking to flip Schenn to another team, this time with the Winnipeg Jets.

The Jets acquired Schenn from the Penguins in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Adding a veteran, shut-down defender is a decent move for the Jets, the best team in all of hockey, points-wise. But the Penguins getting a second-round pick in exchange for a player they just got a couple of days ago is a huge win for general manager Kyle Dubas. Now, will the Jets try to get Schenn's brother, Brayden?

Jets trade grade: B-
Penguins trade grade: A-

Maple Leafs acquire much-needed center Scott Laughton from Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs watched the Tampa Bay Lightning acquire Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken, while the Florida Panthers brought in Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks. These were two major division rivals in prime position to make the playoffs. The Leafs needed to make a move, and they did just that with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Maple Leafs brought in center Scott Laughton from the Flyers in exchange for Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick. By taking on 50 percent of his contract, Toronto also receives a fourth- and sixth-round pick.

It came at quite a price for the Maple Leafs, but they desperately needed center depth behin Auston Matthews and John Tavares. Bringing in Laughton is a good move for them. Plus, Flyers receiving a prospect and a first-rounder is a good move for them as well.

Flyers trade grade: B+
Maple Leafs trade grade: B-

Senators, Sabres swap forwards in deadline day blockbuster

In one of the most shocking deals of deadline day thus far, the Ottawa Senators traded Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a second-round pick. The big names in this deal are Norris and Cozens, two players who looked like cornerstones of the future for their teams just a couple of years ago but have struggled recently and are on big-money extensions. With that being said, Norris is one year older, more expensive financially than Cozens, and he has had a harder time staying healthy. Both are solid bounce-back candidates, but Cozens feels like the better long-term play when taking contracts, age, and injury history into account. The Senators getting him and a draft pick is pretty good business.

Ottawa Senators trade grade: B
Buffalo Sabres trade grade: C+

Flyers flip Andrei Kuzmenko to Kings shortly after acquiring him

Not too long ago, Andrei Kuzmenko was seen as a future star. He had 39 goals and 74 points in his rookie season back in 2022-23, but struggled the following year and was traded to the Calgary Flames. He never reverted back to his rookie-year form and was flipped again this season to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. Now, the Flyers traded Kuzmenko again after he played just seven games with the franchise to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round pick. This is a pretty decent deal for both sides. The Kings didn't have to part with much and took a chance on a player who has a good amount of skill and can thrive in the right system. The Flyers got a draft pick in exchange for a player who could have left in free agency after the year. Pretty fair for both sides.

Los Angeles Kings trade grade: B
Philadelphia Flyers trade grade: B-

Capitals add Anthony Beauvillier in Metropolitan Division swap with Penguins

The Washington Capitals are in the midst of a dream season, entering Friday's action with seven more points than any other Eastern Conference team. They just made a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, acquiring Anthony Beauvillier to bolster their forward depth. Beauvillier was once a productive middle-six forward with the New York Islanders, but has just 13 goals and 20 points this season. Perhaps moving to a better Washington team will help his production perk up, but a second-round pick feels like a very steep price to pay, given Beauvillier's production this season. The Penguins did well, getting a solid asset for a player who wasn't doing much for them and was unlikely to be back next season.

Washington Capitals trade grade: C-
Pittsburgh Penguins trade grade: A

Sharks sell high on Jake Walman in deal with Oilers

The Detroit Red Wings were eager to shed cap space over the offseason, and wound up attaching a second-round pick to Jake Walman's contract in a deal with the San Jose Sharks. Walman put together a career year for San Jose, giving the Sharks a golden opportunity to flip him at a premium cost. The Edmonton Oilers wound up acquiring the 29-year-old and boosted their blue line in the process. Walman is a strong add for a Cup-competing team like Edmonton, especially when he has another year left on his deal at a very solid $3.4 million cap hit, but San Jose getting a first-round pick, especially after receiving a second-rounder just to take Walman on, is just chef's kiss roster management.

Edmonton Oilers trade grade: B+
San Jose Sharks trade grade: A

Avalanche win Brock Nelson sweepstakes, acquire forward from Islanders

While there was lots of chatter that hinted at the New York Islanders potentially working out an extension with longtime forward Brock Nelson, Lou Lamoriello wound up trading the 33-year-old to the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs needed a second-line center and Nelson should fill that role perfectly, drastically improving their Stanley Cup odds. With that being said, though, they gave up a ton to get the deal done. Calum Ritchie is a top prospect who should help the Islanders in the not-too-distant future, and they got a first-round pick as well. The Avs acquired a great player who should help them a ton. If they win the Stanley Cup, what they gave up to get Nelson won't matter. Still, the Islanders have to love how this played out.

Colorado Avalanche trade grade: A-
New York Islanders trade grade: A+

Rangers acquire Carson Soucy in trade with Canucks

The New York Rangers remain active around the deadline, sending the third-round pick that they acquired for Smith to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Carson Soucy. This isn't anything close to the J.T. Miller blockbuster that these two franchises pulled off a little over one month ago, but Soucy gives New York some added defensive depth on the left side after they traded Ryan Lindgren. Soucy is fine, but he's making $3.25 million this season and next, which is fairly expensive for a bottom-pair defenseman at best. It's also strange to see the Rangers buying after selling off several players in recent weeks. Given his contract, the Canucks did pretty well getting a third-rounder here, especially with no money retained.

New York Rangers trade grade: C+
Vancouver Canucks trade grade: B+

Golden Knights bring back Reilly Smith in trade with Rangers

The Vegas Golden Knights, much like the Lightning, brought back a familiar face. Reilly Smith, an original draft pick of Vegas, heads back with the Rangers picking up forward Brendan Brisson and a 2025 third-round pick (via the San Jose Sharks). In the deal, the Rangers will retain 50 percent of Smith's salary. Smith wasn't much of a factor on the Rangers, picking up just 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 58 games played. A reunion in Vegas could do wonders for Smith, while the Rangers get a high draft pick and a player who they believe has high upside in Brisson.

Vegas Golden Knights trade grade: B-
New York Rangers trade grade: B

Devils acquire Brian Dumoulin from Ducks

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for the rest of the season without Jack Hughes, who suffred a season-ending shoulder injury this past weekend. The team's first move since their official announcement of Hughes undergoing surgery, was acquiring defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2025 second-round pick and prospect Herman Traff. The team needed forward help with Hughes out, so trading for Dumoulin is an odd strategy, especially giving up a high draft pick for him. The Ducks are the easy winners of this trade.

Anaheim Ducks trade grade: A
New Jersey Devils trade grade: D

Lightning acquire Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand from Kraken for two first-round picks

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Final after their dominant run in the 2020s. So, they gave a call to the Seattle Kraken and landed former forward Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, a 2025 second-rounder, and Mikey Eyssimont. The Lightning look dangerous on paper following this trade, while the Kraken get much-needed high draft picks in exchange.

Seattle Kraken trade grade: A-
Tampa Bay Lightning trae grade: B

Oilers land Trent Frederic in three-team trade involving Bruins, Devils

The Oilers, falling one game short of winning the Stanley Cup last season, land Trent Frederic, a gritty player that will do what it takes to get a goal or kill the opponent's powerplay. As for the Bruins, they get 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and defenseman Max Wanner. The Devils served as the third team to retain 50-percent of Frederic's salary, but also gt the rights to Shane LaChance.

Edmonton Oilers trade grade: B-
Boston Bruins trade grade: A-
New Jersey Devils trade grade: B

Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Blackhawks for Spencer Knight and first-round pick

The Panthers are loading up for another run to the Stanley Cup. They add to their defense by bringing in Seth Jones, a big-name player, but hasn't exactly lived up to his contract. Maybe a change of scenery will do wonders for Jones. As for the Blackhawks, they get their goalie of the future in Spencer Knight, a former first-round pick by Florida.

Chicago Blackhawks trade grade: A
Florida Panthers trade grade: C

This was an odd trade for the Avalanche, as they are picking up Ryan Lindgren, who has struggled mightily this season. While his defensive skills have taken a hit, he will put his body on the line to stop the puck, which is something that made him a favorite of the Rangers fan base. But giving up second and fourth round picks is huge. Thus, an easy win for the Rangers

Avalanche acquire Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey, and Hank Kempf from Rangers for Jusso Parssinen, Calvin de Haan, and conditional 2025 second- and fourth-round picks

Colorado Avalanche trade grade: C-
New York Rangers trade grade: A