
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Major Moves and Grades
The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline was marked by significant player movements and strategic acquisitions across the league. The Dallas Stars made headlines by acquiring star forward Mikko Rantanen, signaling their intent to bolster their offensive lineup for a deep playoff run. Analysts have graded this move highly, citing Rantanen's proven track record and immediate impact potential.
Other notable transactions included a flurry of deals analyzed by experts on platforms like The Athletic and ESPN. Teams such as the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs were active, aiming to enhance their rosters before the postseason. The trade deadline not only reshaped team dynamics but also sparked debates on the effectiveness of the trades, with detailed grades and analyses offered for each move.
Live updates and rumors throughout the day kept fans engaged, with USA Today providing comprehensive coverage. As the dust settles on the trade deadline, the focus now shifts to how these new team compositions will perform as the playoffs approach.
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When is the NHL trade deadline for 2025?
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What are the latest NHL trades?
NHL trade deadline – Latest news Jets acquire Brandon Tanev, Luke Schenn in separate deals. Sabres, Senators swap Dylan Cozens, Josh Norris. Capitals acquire Anthony Beauvillier from Penguins. Avalanche acquire Charlie Coyle from Bruins for Casey Mittelstadt.
When does the NHL trade deadline end?
Teams have until Friday, March 7 to make trades in the NHL. They'll have until 3 p.m. ET to submit those deals to the league office. Prior to the trade deadline, teams are allowed to make a trade at any time.
Did Bruins trade Brad Marchand?
Marchand, who played all of his 16 seasons with the Bruins and hoped to remain in his adopted city the rest of his career, was traded to the Florida Panthers on a day in which the team shipped out as much as they could, dipping their toes into a rebuild without fully jumping in.