The Colorado Avalanche got the ball rolling ... sending Jones to the defending champion Florida Panthers. The NHL trade deadline is on Friday. The Rangers acquired a second- and a fourth-round ...

As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.

Trade Deadline is just days away and teams are making decisions on whether to buy or sell, and on which players can make the biggest difference and hold the greatest value. Check out today's trade rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat.

Here are three significant NHL EDGE stats surrounding Jones’ outlook with the Panthers: Per NHL EDGE stats, Jones ranked among the defenseman leaders in average shot speed (73.36 miles per hour; 89th percentile) and top shot speed (96.35 mph; 85th percentile) at the time of the trade.

He has been linked to 3 contenders in particular - Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, and Florida Panthers. Let's look deeper at how these teams could make this work and why. The right side of ...

A lot changed in 24 hours for the New York Rangers. Plus NHL ness and notes, including Seth Jones and Gustav traded before deadline.

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers in a blockbuster deal. The Blackhawks also traded a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Panthers in the deal, which came about after Jones requested a trade from Chicago earlier this season.

The Nashville Predators host the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Follow for live updates.

Forward Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with Nashville in the offseason, is currently in the longest point-less streak of his career — he has gone nine games without a point for the first time in his 17-year career.

On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche acquired Ryan Lindgren from New York as the Rangers sell during a playoff race. Meanwhile, Minnesota acquired Gustav Nyquist for the second time. Scout Jason Bukala breaks down both deals.

Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.