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.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

March 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.