Looking at the trade deadline moves across the Pacific Division |
The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone.
Overall, it was a pretty quiet trade deadline for the Pacific Division, with no team drastically improving ahead of March 6. Aside from one move by the Anaheim Ducks, none of the teams playoff-bound acquired a needle-mover, with the biggest moves coming from the teams that are closer to landing Gavin McKenna than a playoff spot.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the major moves from the eight teams in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t make any moves on Friday, with their two moves coming two days and four days before the deadline. Both trades came with the Chicago Blackhawks, with the Oilers sending a 2028 second-rounder to Stan Bowman’s former team for Connor Murphy with 50 per cent retention.
Two days later, the Oilers sent Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 top-12 protected first-round pick to the Blackhawks for Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson with 50 per cent retention. The first sounds like a lot for a player who isn’t a needle mover, but the Oilers got big retention, sent salary back, and got an intriguing young player back in the move.
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TRADE 🔄 The #Oilers have acquired forwards Jason Dickinson & Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane & a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick. Chicago will retain 50% of Dickinson's $4.25 million salary.
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Overall, it wasn’t a great trade deadline because they didn’t go all-in, but they improved in allowing fewer goals, which was their biggest need heading into Friday’s deadline. Hopefully, the improved defence can help Tristan Jarry.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights made several trades leading up to Friday’s deadline. One of these came in mid-January, as they sent Zach Whitecloud, prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first, and a 2028 second which could become the 2028 first to the Flames for Rasmus Andersson.
While Andersson is a fairly significant addition, the Golden Knights are 5-6-2 since acquiring the right-shot defenceman. Their other two trades were smaller, sending a 2028 third to the Nashville Predators for Cole Smith, as well as netminder Jesper Vikman, a 2027........