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Austin Sabourin

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Mar 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Mar 8 | By Austin Sabourin

Kadri nearly dealt to the Eastern Conference in blockbuster

Jan 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (51) shoots against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Mar 8 | By Austin Sabourin

Rumor: Shane Wright nearly dealt at NHL trade deadline and insider shares the details

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Sportsnet host David Amber (left) and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman (right) prior to the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Mar 8 | By Austin Sabourin

Elliotte Friedman reveals the NHL canceled this trade at the trade deadline

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) is helped off the ice by left wing Jason Robertson (21) after colliding with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mar 7 | By Austin Sabourin

The worst was just confirmed for Dallas Stars top forward

Jan 10, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod BrindAmour looks on from behind the p[layers bench against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Mar 7 | By Austin Sabourin

Rod Brind'Amour delivers blunt reality check to Hurricanes management

Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Mathieu Joseph (71) celebrates with center Dylan Holloway (81) and center Brayden Schenn (10) after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mar 7 | By Austin Sabourin

Awkward off-ice moment after Islanders-Blues blockbuster trade

Jan 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Ahcan (15) battle for the puck with Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) and center Jansen Harkins (24) as left wing Jeffrey Viel (28) defends in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Mar 6 | By Austin Sabourin

Ducks and Flames combine for a last minute trade at the deadline

Dec 17, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) reacts after scoring against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mar 6 | By Austin Sabourin

Detroit Red Wings complete a last minute trade as the deadline comes to a close

Jan 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) celebrates with center Anze Kopitar (11) and defenseman Brandt Clarke (right) after scoring a a power-play goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory

Mar 6 | By Austin Sabourin

The Kings acquire a veteran with nearly 500 games in the NHL

Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mar 6 | By Austin Sabourin

Leafs finalizing Bobby McMann trade on deadline day

Jan 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates his goal with defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) and right wing Travis Konecny (11) against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Mar 6 | By Austin Sabourin

Wild and Flyers combine for a blockbuster trade on deadline day

Feb 27, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) /chases during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Mar 5 | By Austin Sabourin

Vegas sparks outrage as Mark Stone hits IR before deadline

Jan 3, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrates with defenseman Colton Parayko (55) after recording a shutout in a victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mar 5 | By Austin Sabourin

Concern in Buffalo: Reported Colton Parayko trade results in a bizarre turn of events

Jan 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Mar 4 | By Austin Sabourin

Massive Sidney Crosby injury update surfaces in Pittsburgh

Dec 18, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) controls the puck against the New York Rangers during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mar 4 | By Austin Sabourin

Trade return for Robert Thomas revealed

Mar 1 | By Austin Sabourin

Kings announce another new hire behind the bench following Hiller firing

Mar 27, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Mar 1 | By Austin Sabourin

First major coaching change takes place as Kings fire Hiller

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Dylan Larkin (21) holds Johnny Gaudreau Jr, the son of the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Feb 28 | By Austin Sabourin

Emotional message from the Gaudreau family after Team USA's gold medal win

Dec 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) skates with the puck against Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Feb 28 | By Austin Sabourin

Unexpected asset finds himself moved to the trade block days before NHL deadline

Hockey rink

Feb 27 | By Austin Sabourin

Top trade deadline targets reveals his preferred next destination

Jan 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Feb 26 | By Austin Sabourin

Massive turn of events surfaces on Sidney Crosby's injury timeline

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