Trade Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres, on track for their first playoffs in 14 seasons, aim to retain forward Alex Tuch amid contract talks. A projected $10-$11 million AAV extension looms large, potentially complicated by a thin free agent class. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen kept Tuch past the trade deadline as the team bought aggressively.

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The San Jose Sharks are focusing on roster stability and playoff contention following a quiet trade deadline. Recent extensions for key players and lineup tweaks highlight their preparations for a demanding Eastern road trip. Macklin Celebrini continues to lead the charge with impressive performances.

Following their decision to stand pat at the March 6 NHL trade deadline—as covered previously—the Montreal Canadiens notched a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on March 7. Strong showings from Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki have the team third in the Atlantic Division, setting up a pivotal week ahead.

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The Boston Celtics' 120-100 rout of the Dallas Mavericks—powered by Jayson Tatum's season debut as covered earlier—was dampened by center Nikola Vučević fracturing his right finger in the first quarter. The 35-year-old underwent surgery Saturday and faces a 3-4 week reevaluation.

One month after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the second-year guard has thrived, averaging 12.5 points in 20 minutes over 11 games. The move faces growing criticism as the 76ers struggle, prompting reactions from fans, players, and McCain himself.

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The Dallas Stars have overtaken the Colorado Avalanche for the No. 1 spot in the latest NHL power rankings after a franchise-record 10-game winning streak. Despite holding a six-point lead in the standings, the Avalanche have faltered recently, going 11-8-2 since January 1. The top five teams are now within 11 points of each other as the trade deadline approaches.