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Leafs recall Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies ahead of Thursday night’s game at Madison Square Garden.

F Jacob Quillan has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) March 5, 2026

The move comes after the trade of Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche earlier on Thursday.

Quillan, 24, appeared in four games earlier this season for the Leafs.

Parayko says no to Sabres

Colton Parayko will not be headed to the Buffalo Sabres.

It wasn’t an easy decision, but Colton Parayko decided not to waive his NTC for a trade to Buffalo.
Trade with Sabres will not be happening.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports that after deliberation, the veteran St. Louis Blues defenceman has declined waiving his no-trade clause.

On Wednesday, it was reported that the Sabres and Blues were finalizing a deal that would have seen the Blues receive a first-round pick, as well as Radim Mrkta as part of the return.

The market moves quickly

In the past few days, it appeared that the NHL trade deadline would be a buyers’ market, but that no longer appears to be the case.

As one team exec said to me this morning, it’s definitely a sellers’ market right now. Prices are sky high for the buyers. Not an over abundance of players available, either.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

A team executive tells Pierre LeBrun that it’s become a sellers’ market with sky-high prices and not a ton of available players, either.

Leafs send Roy to Avs

Nicolas Roy is on the move.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt the forward to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2026.

The pick is top-10 protected in 2027. In the event that the pick is in the top 10, the Leafs receive an unprotected first in 2028.

All eyes on the Blues

The St. Louis Blues have been one of the most active teams ahead of the deadline, agreeing to a deal Wednesday that would send Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres for 2025 first-round pick Radim Mrkta and a first-round pick.

However, the deal hinges on Parayko waiving his full no-trade clause and TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston said on Early Trading Thursday it remains unclear if Parayko will do so.

Johnston adds the Blues also continue to hold trade talks on Robert Thomas but, with a full no-trade clause in Thomas’ contract, a deal may need to be done Thursday to give the centre time to consider it. Johnston points to the Utah Mammoth among the potential suitors.

Caps charting middle path

The trade of Nic Dowd to the Golden Knights doesn’t mean the Washington Capitals are sellers, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun notes.

I wouldn’t label the Capitals as pure sellers despite the Dowd trade to Vegas. My understanding is that Washington is trying to do a bit of both, buying and selling, over the next 27 hours or so. Easier said than done but let’s see where the Caps end up tomorrow.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

Though they could still sell more between now and Friday, LeBrun reports that the team is also trying to buy, as well.

The Caps currently sit on 69 points, four behind the Boston Bruins for the final Eastern Conference wild-cart spot, but with having played three more games than the Bruins. They trail the New York Islanders by six points for the final Metropolitan Division playoff place.

Dowd deal done

The Nic Dowd deal is official.

The Vegas Golden Knights acquire the veteran centre with goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2029 headed back to the Washington Capitals.

Teams kicking tires on Stamkos

Whether Steven Stamkos will be asked to waive his no-trade clause remains to be seen, but that doesn’t mean teams haven’t been calling the Nashville Predators about his services.

On the Steven Stamkos front, my understanding is there’s 3-4 teams in the East that have reached out to Nashville over the last few days. I don’t think there’s a firm trade offer on the table yet, but teams inquiring to be sure.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun says that as many as four teams in the East have checked in on the future Hall of Famer in recent days, but he notes that no firm offers have been made.

In his 18th NHL season and second in the Music City, the 36-year-old Markham, Ont. native has 30 goals and 17 assists in 61 games. His 612 goals are 19th all-time in NHL history.

Sullivan won’t tip hand

With Artemi Panarin already gone, the New York Rangers will approach Friday’s deadline listening to further offers with Vincent Trocheck the most likely player to be dealt.

Rangers coach Mike Sullivan asked if Vincent Trocheck will play tonight:

“Right now everyone’s a game-time decision”@TSN_Sports

— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) March 5, 2026

The team plays its final game before the deadline on Thursday night, hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs, but head coach Mike Sullivan wasn’t prepared to disclose any lineup decisions just yet.

“Right now, everybody is a game-time decision,” Sullivan said on Thursday morning.

Vegas chasing Dowd

The Vegas Golden Knights are in discussions with the Washington Capitals to acquire veteran centre Nic Dowd, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports.

Dreger adds that the deal is not done yet, but is expected to be completed Thursday morning.

The VGK and Washington Capitals are in ongoing discussions on a deal sending Nic Dowd to Vegas. It’s not done yet, but is expected to be completed this morning.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 5, 2026

Dowd has four goals and 16 points in 55 games this season.

The 35-year-old centre is signed through next season at a cap hit of $3 million.

Vegas made their first move ahead of the deadline earlier this week, adding winger Cole Smith from the Nasvhville Predators for defenceman Christian Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.

McMann watch continues

The Bobby McMann trade watch remains on for the Toronto Maple Leafs after he sat out Wednesday for roster management.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports the Maple Leafs continue to explore the trade market, but have not ruled out re-signing the winger.

Johnston points to Kiefer Sherwood’s extension signed Wednesday for five years at $5.75 million per season as a comparable for McMann, but reports he will have to sign for less than $5 to stay with Toronto.

While the #leafs continue to explore the trade market on Bobby McMann, they haven’t ruled out signing him to a new contract. Yesterday’s Kiefer Sherwood extension (5x$5.75M AAV) is a favorable comparable for McMann, although he likely has to come in under $5M to stay in Toronto.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 5, 2026

Mammoth primed for another swing?

The Utah Mammoth sent five assets to the Calgary Flames to acquire MacKenzie Weegar on Wednesday, but it appears the team still has plenty of fodder for another big move.

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun notes the Mammoth still have all of their top-five prospects in addition to their first-round picks in 2026 and 2027.

“Utah remains well positioned to take another wing at Robert Thomas. Or look at something else,” LeBrun wrote on X.

As good a haul by the Flames for MacKenzie Weegar as it was, two things can both be true at once, it didn’t put a dent in Utah’s very top assets. The Mammoth didn’t trade away any of their top-5 prospects and still have their first-round picks for this year and next. Which is to…

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

Utah sent Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna and three second-round picks to Calgary to add Weegar on Wednesday.

The Mammoth are pushing to make the playoffs for the first time since arriving in Utah in 2024. The team currently sits in the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a four-point cushion on the San Jose Sharks, who are outside the playoff picture with two games in hand.

As for Thomas, LeBrun notes that Thursday could prove to be crucial in whether or not he is moved, since he won’t be traded last minute as any deal would require his blessing with a full no-trade clause.

The trade deadline isn’t until tomorrow but today feels mighty important on the Robert Thomas trade watch. Because as a reminder, as per his full no-trade clause, any deal needs his blessing. As we’ve seen with other players with those clauses this past week, a player needs time…

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2026

Market Heats Up

After a quiet start to deadline week, Wednesday brought a flurry of moves after a potential blockbuster was taken off the table.

The day began with TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger that after going deep down the road on talks for Robert Thomas, the Buffalo Sabres decided they could not meet the St. Louis Blues’ asking price on the centre.

The Sabres and Blues shifted talks, though, and have reached a deal to send defenceman Colton Parayko to the Sabres, with the deal now awaiting Parayko waiving his no-trade clause to complete it.

Dreger reports that prospect Radim Mrtka and a first-round pick will be part of the return for the Blues.

Mrkta was selected ninth overall by the Sabres back in June’s 2025 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old defenceman has one goal and 29 points in 35 games with the Seattle Thunderbirds this season.

The Tyler Myers trade saga also came to an end Wednesday, with the Vancouver Canucks dealing the defenceman to the Dallas Stars for two draft picks after previously sitting him from their lineup with a trade offer from the Detroit Red Wings on the table.

The biggest trade of the day in terms of assets came as the Calgary Flames sent MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth for a total of five pieces back. Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna and three second-round picks went back to Calgary in the deal, as well as future considerations.

The Edmonton Oilers made the final trade of Wednesday, finally moving Andrew Maniapane to the Chicago Blackhawks and throwing in a conditional 2027 first-round to acquire Jason Dickinson – at a 50 per cent retained salary – and Colton Dach back.

More moves coming

With just one day left before the deadline, a flurry of activity is expected over the next 36 hours, with the Toronto Maple Leafs among the teams to show their hands Wednesday.

The Maple Leafs sat forwards Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in Wednesday’s shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils for roster management.

McMann and Laughton are both pending unrestricted free agents, but Ekman-Larsson is under contract through 2027-28 at a cap hit of $3.5 million.

The OverDrive crew weighed in on what could be next for the Maple Leafs as a clear turn to sellers begins.

Are Leafs on verge of making deals? Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Frank Corrado are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs decision to sit out Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who else could be dealt before the deadline and would they consider trading a goaltender.