Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros sit at 16-27 and tied for last in the AL West after an injury-plagued start to the 2026 season. Discussions are emerging about whether the team will sell at the August 3 trade deadline to rebuild its farm system.

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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.

The Ottawa Senators, holding a 31-22-9 record, are four points behind the Boston Bruins for the Eastern Conference's final wild-card position after a 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken. Recent trades have bolstered their roster, while an injury to defenseman Jake Sanderson adds uncertainty. The team faces a key matchup against the Vancouver Canucks before returning home.

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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.