It’s not the type of trade you’d expect Adam Schefter to break.

Just because the NFL trade deadline hit three months ago, it doesn’t mean ESPN’s Adam Schefter can’t stop breaking trades.

Adam Schefter is the top insider for breaking NFL news, including trades and free agent signings. The 2025 NFL trade deadline was on Nov. 4, and the 2026 new league year doesn’t begin until March 11.

Once in a while, Schefter might post about a blockbuster NBA trade on X/Twitter. But on Wednesday, he shocked his followers by breaking one of the biggest NHL blockbuster deals in recent memory.

Along with ESPN colleague Emily Kaplan, Adam Schefter reported that the Los Angeles Kings acquired All-Star forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers for a conditional third-round pick and forward prospect Liam Greentree.

Fans had plenty of hilarious reactions to Schefter breaking the Panarin trade news:

“NHL SCHEFT BOMB?????” asked a fan.

“SCHEFTER HOCKEY NEWS?!?!” the FanDuel account asked.

“can’t believe schefter broke this news,” a user said.

“Schefter switching to hockey wasn’t on my bingo card,” wrote another.

“@AdamSchefter who is the best follow for nhl news?” a fan asked.

“Look at Schefter tweeting about the NHL. Welcome aboard my friend,” a user stated.

What can we say? There’s a first time for everything.

Adam Schefter Will Get Real Busy Again In March

Adam Schefter (Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Schefter is in the midst of one of his busiest weeks of the year, covering Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. But there won’t be too much time for rest when the 2025 NFL season concludes.

As noted above, the new league year begins on March 11. Schefter will be working around the clock to get the scoops on NFL trades, free agent signings and player cuts. After all, he has to get on the scoops before insiders from rival networks.

Schefter will also stay up to date on potential league and rule changes for 2026. But who knows? Maybe the Worldwide Leader in Sports will also ask him to break more NHL trades leading up to the March 6 deadline.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.