by JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO | AP Hockey WritersBuffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo plays during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
The surging Jets acquired forward Tyler Toffoli in a trade with New Jersey in becoming Winnipeg's latest addition after landing center Sean Monahan from Montreal during the All-Star break. The Devils acquired a 2024 third- and a 2025 second-round pick while also retaining half of the pending free agent’s salary for the remainder of the season.
“Evgeny is a high-level playmaker who will add to our offensive firepower,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. “He brings even more playoff experience to our lineup, and we’re excited to give him a fresh start in Carolina.” The Capitals might not be done with Nic Dowd, Charlie Lindgren and Max Pacioretty considered to be on the market. Other trade candidates include Arizona’s Matt Dumba and Jason Tucker.
Meantime, its the Capitals and Penguins who find themselves in the unusual position of being sellers at the trade deadline after a near two decades of dominance that began with the arrivals of Alex Ovechkin in Washington in 2004 and Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh a year later. Two teams that have combined to win four Stanley Cups since are focusing on the future with both in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
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