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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Seth Jones blockbuster, other major deals
The veteran defenseman is the latest player to be traded ahead of the March 7 deadline. Find grades on all the big deals here.
THE NEXT OUTDOOR GAME
WHERE SHOULD THE NHL GO?
Where will the NHL hold its next outdoor games? Penn State, Utah and Europe are options
The league has gone off the board for some past games -- Lake Tahoe, anyone? -- and is open to consider creative new destinations.
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Each team's fantasy hockey surprise of 2024-25
How many teams changed spots with games resuming after 4 Nations Face-Off? Plus, which players have been better or worse than expected?
TOP PLAYERS ON THE MARKET
Wyshynski's NHL trade deadline Big Board: From superstar shocks to pending free agents to glue guys
Ahead of March 7, here are 76 players who could be dealt, separated into eight categories. Who will your team add for the playoff run?
HOW TO FIX CONTENDERS' FLAWS
TRADE DEADLINE IS MARCH 7
NHL contender kryptonite: Biggest flaws (and solutions) for nine top teams ahead of the deadline
A 2C in Colorado? Scoring depth for Washington? With the March 7 date looming, here are the issues in need of fixing for the league's elite.
TRADE TRACKER
STAY UP TO DATE HERE
Live NHL trade tracker for 2024-25: Deals, grades, rumors, more
The trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET on March 7. Catch up on all the trades made, along with analysis from our reporters.
OVI TRACKER
WHEN WILL HE BREAK THE RECORD?
Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
POST 4 NATIONS BUBBLE WATCH
WHO'S MAKING THE PLAYOFFS?
NHL Bubble Watch: Pre-trade deadline check on playoff projections
Though a few teams are locked in at the top (and bottom), many spots remain up for grabs. Plus, which players must step up for contenders?
TRADE SEASON TEAM GUIDES!
DEADLINE IS MARCH 7
NHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, what teams should do
Some teams got a jump start on trade season, while others have waited until after 4 Nations. Here's where things stand for each GM ahead of March 7.
Top Headlines
- Jones, 30, can 'thrive' with Panthers, Zito says
- Rangers to sit expected trade candidate Smith
- Panthers' Tkachuk placed on IR with groin injury
- Panthers ship Knight to Blackhawks for Jones
- Isles' Sorokin joins exclusive goalie scoring club
- Bruins' Marchand (upper-body) departs vs. Pens
- Jackets, Wings honor Gaudreaus at Ohio Stadium
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