Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes will likely take Hamilton's spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.
The Senators acquired Dennis Gilbert, Dylan Cozens and a 2026 2nd Round Pick from the Sabres for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Gilbert has only played 25 games this season, averaging 10:04 time-on-ice, but will add needed depth the the Senators blueline. The 28-year-old defenseman has five points (0G / 5A), 29 blocks, and 52 hits this season.
The Senators acquired Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick from the Sabres for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. After a breakout 2022-23 season, scoring 68 points (31G / 37A) in 81 games, Cozens has not lived up to expectations in Buffalo, scoring only 78 points (29G / 49A) in 140 games in two seasons since. The 23-year-old Cozens will get the opportunity to re-establish his game in Ottawa with a group of talented young forwards. Cozens will likely take Josh Norris' former spot on Ottawa's top line, playing between David Perron and Drake Batherson.
McLaughlin is an undrafted 25-year-old forward with 25 games of NHL experience, including a career-high 12 contests with Boston this season. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 14 points (5G / 9A) in 34 contests with the Providence Bruins (AHL).
Misyul was a third-round pick, 70th overall, of the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing one game with the Devils. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying eight points (0G / 8A) in 47 games with the Utica Comets (AHL).
Jokiharju was the 29th overall pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and has played 389 career games. The 25-year-old defenseman averaged 16:18 time-on-ice and had six points (3G / 3A) in 42 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season.
Sprong joins his third NHL team in the 2024-25 season after spending parts of the season with the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 25 points (11G / 14A) in 19 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Jankowski was the 21st overall pick of the Calgary Flames in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and has played 395 career games. The 30-year-old forward has been back-and-forth between the AHL the last few seasons but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the NHL. He had nine points (4G / 5A) in 40 games with the Predators this season.
Graham was a fifth-round pick, 139th overall, of the New Jersey Devils in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has spent the last five seasons in the WHL, including scoring 35 points (13G / 22A) in 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets in 2024-25.
Stillman was the 29th overall pick of the Devils in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has yet to play an NHL game and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 46 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Gruden was a the 95th overall pick of the Penguins in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He played 13 games with Pittsburgh this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 13 points (7G / 6A) in 42 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Glass was the sixth-overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old has played 238 career games, including scoring 15 points (4G / 11A) in 51 games with the Penguins this season.
The Sabres acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick. The 25-year-old Norris has battled injuries issues over the previous few seasons but has been productive when he is healthy. Norris will likely fit into the top-six on Buffalo's roster, effectively taking over the role of Dylan Cozens.
Andrae was a second-round pick of the Flyers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has split time between Lehigh Valley (AHL) and the Flyers this season. He's played a career-high 24 games with the Flyers this season, tallying six points (1G / 5A).
The Maple Leafs acquired Scott Laughton, a 2025 4th round pick and a 2027 6th round pick from the Flyers for Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 1st round pick ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. The 30 year-old Laughton registered 27 points (11G / 16A), 33 blocks, and 129 hits in 60 games with the Flyers this season.
The Maple Leafs acquired Carlo in a trade with the Boston Bruins before the trade deadline on Friday. Carlo is expected to make his Toronto debut on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. He averaged 18:48 time-on-ice and scored nine points (1G / 8A) in 63 games with Boston this season.
Rantanen was acquired by Dallas in a trade from the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the tread deadline in exchange for Logan Stankoven and several high-end draft picks. The 28-year-old Rantanen immediately signed an eight-year, $96 million extension ($12 million AAV) and is expected to make his debut with Dallas on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Rantanen is coming off consecutive 100+ point seasons in Colorado and instantly makes the Dallas Stars a Stanley Cup favorite. Rantanen is poised to suit up on the Stars' top line with Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz.
Lycksell played six games with the Flyers this season, scoring zero points, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old forward has 41 points (17G / 24A) in 40 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) this season.
Abols made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in nine games with the Flyers. The 29-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 season, recording 27 points (12G / 15A) in 44 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season.
