Stay updated with all the trades made before the 2025 NHL deadline, including blockbuster moves featuring Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, and more.
Mar 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
This NHL season felt like it had two trade deadlines, thanks to the 4 Nations Face-Off. Some teams rushed to make big moves before the February break, while others waited until the final hours before the March 7 deadline.
Major trades, like the Hurricanes landing Mikko Rantanen and the Rangers bringing back J.T. Miller, shook things up early, but there was still plenty of action left as teams scrambled to finalize their rosters. Let’s dive in and break down all the latest and most recent trades, keeping you updated on every move before the deadline.
Latest NHL Trades and Every Deal Completed Before the 2025 Deadline
March 7: The Florida Panthers acquired Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round pick, which could upgrade to a 2028 first-round pick. The Bruins will retain 50% of Marchand’s $6.125 million cap hit.
March 7: The Hurricanes acquired Mark Jankowski from the Predators in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
March 7: The Islanders acquired defenseman Dennis Cholowski from the Devils, sending forward prospect Adam Beckman to New Jersey.
March 7: The Devils landed defenseman Daniel Sprong from the Kraken, with Seattle’s return yet to be reported.
March 7: The Sabres traded winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel to the Rangers for defenseman Erik Brannstrom.
March 7: The Senators and Sharks completed a trade that saw Ottawa acquire winger Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robbins, and a fourth-round pick in exchange for Zack Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor, and a second-round pick.
March 7: The Avalanche re-acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Flyers in exchange for winger Givani Smith.
March 7: In a three-team deal, the Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Bruins, while Conor Timmins and Connor Dewar went to Pittsburgh, and Fraser Minten along with a first-round pick landed in Boston.
March 7: The Panthers secured winger Brad Marchand from the Bruins, with Boston’s return still undisclosed.
March 7: The Devils acquired center Cody Glass from the Penguins in exchange for a third-round pick and undisclosed minor-league players.
March 7: The Red Wings traded center Joe Veleno to the Blackhawks for center Craig Smith and goaltender Petr Mrazek.
March 7: The Avalanche acquired center Charlie Coyle and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Bruins, sending Casey Mittelstadt, Will Zellers, and a second-round pick to Boston.
March 7: The Blue Jackets picked up center Luke Kunin from the Sharks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick.
March 7: The Stars pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring winger Mikko Rantanen from the Hurricanes in exchange for Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks, and two third-round picks.
March 7: The Maple Leafs added center Scott Laughton from the Flyers, sending winger Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick to Philadelphia.
March 7: The Jets acquired winger Brandon Tanev from the Kraken for a 2027 second-round pick.
March 7: The Jets also landed defenseman Luke Schenn from the Penguins for second- and fourth-round picks.
March 7: The Sabres acquired center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators in exchange for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick.
March 7: The Kings brought in forward Andrei Kuzmenko from the Flyers for a 2027 third-round pick.
March 7: The Capitals traded for winger Anthony Beauvillier from the Penguins in exchange for a second-round pick.
March 7: The Islanders flipped defenseman Oliver Kylington to the Ducks for future considerations.
March 6: The Avalanche acquired center Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the Islanders, sending Cal Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2028 conditional third-round pick to New York.
March 6: The Oilers acquired defenseman Jake Walman from the Sharks, with San Jose receiving a 2026 conditional first-round pick and center Carl Berglund.
March 6: The Rangers strengthened their blue line by acquiring defenseman Carson Soucy from the Kraken in exchange for a third-round pick.
March 6: The Panthers swapped goalies with the Jets, acquiring Kaapo Kahkonen in exchange for Chris Driedger.
March 6: The Golden Knights secured winger Reilly Smith from the Rangers in exchange for prospect Brendan Brisson and a 2025 third-round pick.
March 6: The Panthers traded for center Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Sharks, sending a 2026 fourth-round pick in return.
March 6: The Penguins sent Michael Bunting to the Predators, with Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak heading back to Pittsburgh.
March 5: The Lightning made a major move, acquiring winger Oliver Bjorkstrand, center Yanni Gourde, and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Kraken in exchange for two first-round picks, a second-round pick, and Michael Eyssimont.
March 1: The Panthers acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Blackhawks for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2027 first-round pick.
March 1: The Avalanche bolstered their defense by adding Ryan Lindgren and winger Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers in exchange for center Juuso Parssinen and defenseman Calvin de Haan.
Feb. 1: The Canucks acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor from the Penguins for center Danton Heinen, defenseman Vincent Desharnais, prospect Melvin Fernstrom, and a protected 2025 first-round pick.
Feb. 1: The Stars landed center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the Sharks for first- and fourth-round picks.
Jan. 31: The Rangers picked up center J.T. Miller from the Canucks in exchange for center Filip Chytil, defenseman Victor Mancini, and a protected 2025 first-round pick.
Jan. 30: The Flyers traded for winger Andrei Kuzmenko, winger Jakob Pelletier, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick from the Flames, sending center Morgan Frost and winger Joel Farabee to Calgary.
Jan. 24: The Hurricanes completed a blockbuster, acquiring Mikko Rantanen and winger Taylor Hall in a three-team deal. The Avalanche received center Jack Drury, center Martin Necas, prospect Nils Juntorp, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick, while the Blackhawks received a 2025 third-round pick.
Dec. 18: The Kraken added winger Kaapo Kakko from the Rangers, sending defenseman Will Borgen, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick to New York.
Dec. 14: The Blues acquired defenseman Cam Fowler and a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Ducks in exchange for defenseman Jermaine Biakabutuka and a 2027 second-round pick.
Dec. 6: The Ducks traded for defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Rangers, sending defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick to New York.
Image Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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