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St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong confirmed that the recent trade with the Washington Capitals has handed the team extra draft capital, opening the door for a possible move up the 2026 draft board.
The Chicago Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcome new owners, and the league explores expansion into Austin and Houston, while coaching veteran Mike Babcock takes the helm in Edmonton.
With the NHL trade deadline looming, Montreal’s management faces a crowded market as rivals aggressively reshuffle rosters, forcing Kent Hughes to act swiftly to fill critical gaps.
The past week saw a cascade of trades involving top prospects, picks, and seasoned forwards, with the Minnesota Wild positioning themselves for a potential Dylan Larkin acquisition and a defensive upgrade in the upcoming draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are sold, a slate of high‑profile trades is confirmed, and the league eyes a Texas expansion as the 2026‑27 season approaches.
Jordan Kyrou’s move to Washington signals a pivotal shift for both franchises, as the Capitals aim to fill the void left by Alex Ovechkin while the Blues acquire promising assets for the future.
St. Louis adds depth and future assets while shedding a veteran scorer, setting the stage for a refreshed roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Since capturing the Stanley Cup in 2017, the Penguins have traded away most first‑round picks, struggled to develop young talent and have not won a playoff series since 2018. Recent moves aim to reverse that trend.
Washington will open its preseason against Boston, host Philadelphia in Hershey, and close the exhibition run with a final game before the regular season begins
Bogdan Trineyev’s debut NHL trading card, part of Upper Deck’s 2025‑26 Extended Series, captures his second career game against the Maple Leafs.
At 40, Alex Ovechkin evaluates a one‑year deal, injury‑impacted stats, and the Capitals' roster depth ahead of a potential playoff run.