After 3 PM on this dreary Monday, NHL teams will not be permitted to make any more trades. Today’s thread is hereby dedicated to rubbernecking at the chaos and dreaming outlandish dreams about the Caps making some big move that could Change Everything.

Please, below, use this space to share updates from reputable sources (blue checkmarks, don’t get scammed) and discuss all the bananas stuff sure to happen. Hey, do you think Erik Karlsson will get traded? Could John Tavares be the big blockbuster? Maybe Tampa gets them both and everyone else forfeits the playoffs. That could totally happen. Will Evander Kane or Mike Green get moved? To DC? If so, what will be burn down in rage or celebration? Discuss here!

Previously:

• The Boston Bruins got Rick Nash from the New York Rangers.
• The Boston Bruins got Nick Holden from the New York Rangers.
• The San Jose Sharks got Eric Fehr from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
• The Philadelphia Flyers got Petr Mrazek from the Detroit Red Wings.
• The Pittsburgh Penguins got Derick Brassard from the Ottawa Senators.
• The Washington Capitals got Michal Kempny from the Chicago Blackhawks.
• The Washington Capitals got Jakub Jerabek from the Montreal Canadiens.
• The Toronto Maple Leafs got Tomas Plekanec from the Montreal Canadiens.
• The New Jersey Devils got Michael Grabner from the New York Rangers.

Here are your live updates with the rumors and news from today.

Per a source, the #CBJ did indeed inquire about Artem Anisimov's availability, but only offered a third-round pick, and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half Anisimov's salary. Went nowhere. Anisimov was approached about waiving his NMC, though.

— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 26, 2018

Nothing materialized last night to advance likelihood of Karlsson getting traded. Market opens up in the summer. Remains a top story.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 26, 2018

Ian Cole has been traded to Columbus

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018

League sources say Washington is making a push for Erik Karlsson. They would have to move UFA D John Carlson elsewhere to get something done. VGK, TB, SJ also in the mix. Vegas would take Bobby Ryan. Tampa Bay can’t take Ryan.

— AJ Jakubec (@AJonSports) February 26, 2018

.@mikefisher1212 is back!!https://t.co/j786HU68S0

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) February 26, 2018

Ryan Hartman is the only Blackhawks player not at practice right now. Appears he's on the way out, likely to Nashville.

— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 26, 2018

#Flyers have claimed #Sens D Johnny Oduya off waivers.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 26, 2018

#mnwild veteran Chris Stewart has been claimed off waivers by the Calgary #flames, per sources

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 26, 2018

Colorado claims Mark Alt off waivers from Philly

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018

Ryan Hartman has been traded to Nashville

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018

Deal is Hartman + 5th in 2018 for 1st in 2018 + Victor Edjsell + Nashville 4th in 2018

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

TRADE ALERT: #stlblues have acquired a first-round pick, a fourth-round pick and prospect Erik Foley from Winnipeg in exchange for Paul Stastny.

DETAILS: https://t.co/4FzpuJutnt pic.twitter.com/JYdhFqMkOV

— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) February 26, 2018

Brendan Leipsic is heading to VAN from VGK for defenseman Philip Holm. Trade call is ongoing.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

Sens still talking to teams about Karlsson. Unless something changes, unlikely Hoffman or Smith go. Offers aren't good enough.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 26, 2018

Just a reminder, NBC Sports Washington’s Alan May holds the record for being most traded on deadline day.

MOST-TRADED PLAYERS ON DEADLINE DAY (since 1980)
4x Alan May (@MayHockeyNBCS)
3x Lee Stempniak
3x Dan McGillis
3x Mark Janssens
3x Mike Gartner
3x Steve Konroyd #NHLStats #NHLTradeDeadline pic.twitter.com/lQC7WAeCxh

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 26, 2018

Per @RealKyper, PIT has inquired on Ryan McDonagh

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

The Penguins are not in on McDonagh, I was just informed.

— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) February 26, 2018

San Jose closing in on a deal for Evander Kane.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

Kane to SJ for a first, prospect and conditional 4th

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

More details on Evander Kane trade, Sabres get 2019 conditional first-round pick, Dan O'Reagan and a 2020 4th Rd pick

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018

#Isles Transaction: team has acquired Chris Wagner from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Jason Chimera. pic.twitter.com/kEf8WdEssi

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 26, 2018

Erik Karlsson trade talks continuing in OTT.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

The @Capitals are one surprising team with heavy interest in Ryan McDonagh. They need to create some cap space to get it done. Not easy but………

— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 26, 2018

Told that five teams in the East have made good offers on Ryan McDonagh.

— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 26, 2018

The Washington Capitals have escalated effort in an attempt to land Erik Karlsson before the 3PM trade deadline, per league source. But running out of time.

— Travis Yost (@travisyost) February 26, 2018

Vanek heading to CBJ.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

VAN expected to receive Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen in exchange for Thomas Vanek going to CBJ.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

There’s a still a team at the table with #sens talking Erik Karlsson.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 26, 2018

Believe BOS and CHI are talking Tommy Wingels, if done in time

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

#CBJ say Jack Johnson has NOT been traded by 3 p.m. deadline.

— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 26, 2018

Josh Jooris to PIT

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

VGK was the team in the hardest on Erik Karlsson in the final hour but did not get a deal done with OTT.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

Erik Karlsson is staying in Ottawa. #Sens

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) February 26, 2018

Believe Tomas Tatar is heading to Vegas, pending trade call.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 26, 2018

McDonagh will be heading to TB from NYR, assuming it made the deadline. Pending trade call.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

McDonagh to TB

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

Detroit trades Tomas Tatar to Vegas for 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks.

— Gord Miller (@GMillerTSN) February 26, 2018

CAL gets Nick Shore from OTT

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

Jets acquire Joe Morrow.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 26, 2018

Per @JSportsnet, Pat Maroon to NJ

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

Expected JT Miller also going to Tampa in McDonagh trade.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 26, 2018

Mike Reilly traded to #canadiens for a 2019 fifth

Parts of 3 seasons with #mnwild, the former Gopher and #cbj draft pick scored 4 goals and 18 points in 84 games https://t.co/P8P1eHWyGD

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 26, 2018

I’m hearing TB sending to NYR: Libor Hajek, Brett Holden, Vladislav Nemestnikov, 2018 1st round pick, conditional second round pick. Confirmation to follow.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018

Maroon return from NJ to EDM is a third in 2019 and prospect, who I believe is in the NCAA

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

Draft picks in NYR/TB deal. There is a first in 2018 and a second-rounder that becomes a first if TB wins the Stanley Cup this year or next

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018

Okay, your turn. Go buckwild.