Four Big Trades, Tkachuk & Babcock Introduced

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   With the 2026 NHL Draft just days away, the trade market is heating up. In this episode, we break down a series of major deals that went down yesterday. The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 overall pick from Chicago in a package centered around Bowen Byram, while the Washington Capitals landed Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis. Ottawa continued its aggressive offseason by acquiring William Eklund from San Jose, and Calgary made a huge splash by adding Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from New Jersey. We discuss the biggest trades, the draft implications, and which teams are positioning themselves for success heading into the 2026-27 season. Plus, hear both the introductory press conferences of Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers & Oilers new head coach Mike Babcock.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.