#trade-acquisitions

#trade-acquisitions

The 2026 NHL trade deadline lacked blockbuster trades but featured drama, rumors, player trade blocks, and surprising moves, with the Avalanche making aggressive acquisitions to strengthen their already dominant roster.

The Islanders avoided overpaying at the trade deadline while exploring acquisitions of Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis, with Kyrou appearing more feasible than the prohibitively expensive Thomas.