Open Extended ReactionsThe 2026 NHL trade deadline had an unusual cadence. Here are some winners and losers of a peculiar NHL trade deadline, from ESPN reporters Ryan C. Clark, Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski. Part of the reason is their addition of Brock Nelson at last season's trade deadline. -- WyshynskiLOSERSGoalie trade hypeThe trade deadline is not the ideal time to acquire a goaltender. On the eve of the 2026 trade deadline, he was dealt to Anaheim.