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The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to Colorado.

Florida sent a fifth-round pick in the draft and a fourth-rounder next year to Philadelphia for the 34-year-old winger.

The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas, agreeing to terms with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family to explore the feasibility of putting a franchise in Houston or Austin.

The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price because of that belief.

Rather than test free agency, Bobby McMann elected to stick with the Seattle Kraken for the long haul.

The sign-and-trade option was all that was left for the Sabres to get anything in return for Tuch.

Though negotiations began last summer, the sides remain far apart on terms, with Jarmo Kekalainen noting the Sabres are constrained by the salary cap.

As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall. Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.

It's not just the family ties that attracted Brady Tkachuk to Florida. He simply thinks this is the best place for him now.

Capitals general manager Chris Patrick foreshadowed making a move like this after doing more selling than buying at the deadline in March.