Five Potential Bargain NHL Free Agents In 2026
The NHL's free-agency frenzy is nearly here, and teams will be searching for financial bargains that can help them win games. Which five players could be the best bargains on the free-agent front?
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Montreal Canadiens announce 2026 development camp roster, schedule
While there isn’t a star-studded roster like there has been in past years there is plenty of intrigue at Montreal Canadiens development camp, which gets underway on Tuesday with on-ice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Thirty-seven players have been invited, including top prospects Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, and 2026 first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov. The team also announced qualifying offers to eight players: Brett Berard, Zachary Bolduc, Kirby Dach, Jared Davidson, Sean Far...
Report: Flyers qualify just 4 RFAs as 6 players head to free agency
The Philadelphia Flyers announced they’re extending qualifying offers to four players. Meanwhile there are six other players in the organization they haven’t. As a result, those six players will become unrestricted free agents. Although the team made the announcement prior to the 5 p.m. Eastern deadline, reports indicated the following players weren’t receiving qualifying offers : Karsen Dorwart, Christian Kyrou, Tucker Robertson, Brett Harrison, Artem Guryev, and Phil Tomasino. As a resu...
Hawks acquire Devin Carter in trade with Kings
According to Shams Charania, the Hawks are acquiring point guard Devin Carter and a second-round pick from the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026 Carter was the 13th overall pick in the […]
Canucks announce 2026 development camp roster
On Monday, the Vancouver Canucks announced their 2026 development camp roster. The camp will be held at the Rogers Forum in Abbotsford from Tuesday, June 30 through Thursday, July 2, and will feature 25 prospects (17 forwards, five defencemen and three goaltenders. Here is the entire list of all 25 prospects who will be…
The Hockey News Big Show: How Pavel Dorofeyev Fits In The New York Rangers' Lineup
Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Rangers and Blues adding forwards, Sabres goaltending speculation, whether the Senators have done enough and more.
Today in Hockey History: June 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 30 National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29…
Maple Leafs Make Big Decisions on Troy Stecher & Matias Maccelli
With the qualifying offer deadline upon us, and free agency two days away, the Toronto Maple Leafs were busy making a couple of roster decisions on Monday. They've decided that their new-look blueline would continue to include Troy Stecher as a depth piece. The pending UFA was signed to a two-year extension worth $2.7 million ($1.35 million AAV). Troy Stecher is staying in Toronto after inking a new two-year deal with the Leafs 👀 (H/T @reporterchris ) pic.twitter.com/eO3KG7hguT — T...
Washington Capitals announce 2026 Development Camp roster and schedule
The Washington Capitals are set to host the 2026 edition of their annual Development Camp this week. Ahead of the organization’s prospects and other invitees arriving at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the team announced the full camp roster and event schedule. A few of the Capitals’ top prospects, including Lynden Lakovic, Terik Parascak, Nicholas Kempf, and
AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Dre’Mont Jones, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills QB Josh Allen feels fortunate that the team has QB coach Bo Hardegree to add experience and new concepts to the playbook. “A lot of meeting time, that’s what OTAs is for, you’re re-installing the playbook,” Allen said of his interactions with Hardegree, via Pro Football Talk. “It may be the same type […] The post AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Dre’Mont Jones, Bills, Jets, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Three top women’s hockey players named to Oilers’ development camp roster
Abbey Murphy, Caitlin Kraemer and Chloe Primerano will be skating with Edmonton’s top prospects.
Oilers enter ‘desperation’ phase in Darnell Nurse trade talks
The Edmonton Oilers are running out of time to resolve Darnell Nurse’s future before free agency. The trade discussions are entering what NHL analyst Darren Dreger described as a “desperation” phase. Speaking on Edmonton Sports Talk, Dreger said Edmonton hoped…
Which teams could land Zach Werenski?
Werenski has two more years remaining on his current contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agency Targets: Finding the Best Fits at Forward
The Maple Leafs enter this offseason in a similar position to where they were a year ago. They have plenty of cap space to work with, but there is still a clear need to add impact players if they’re going to start looking like a legitimate contender. The biggest difference is that Toronto has already […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agency Targets: Finding the Best Fits at Forward appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to two-year, $1.35 million AAV deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Troy Stecher to a two-year extension worth $1.35 million per season. Claimed off waivers last November, Stecher quickly became a fan favourite as a heart-on-his-sleeve player who is also well spoken and incredibly easy to cheer for. At the time he was claimed, he was a complete breath of […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to two-year, $1.35 million AAV deal appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Get to Know Oilers Draftees & Spitfires Teammates Andrew Robinson & Caden Harvey
At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo on Saturday (June 27), the Edmonton Oilers drafted a pair of skaters from the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL): defenceman…
Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster
The Miami Heat have solidified an elite two-way frontcourt core with Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. This comes after it was officially confirmed by the breaking news from Jake Fischer and Shams Charania that Wiggins has opted-in to his $30 million player option for this upcoming 2026-27 season— while also extending for a […] The post Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT N...
Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson Trade Revisited
It was 10 years ago that then-Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli traded left winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for blueliner Adam Larsson, and perspectives have changed…
Panthers acquire Radko Gudas from Ducks for A.J. Greer
Each of Gudas and Greer are pending unrestricted free agents.
Canucks: A Look Back at the Bo Horvat for Cory Schneider Trade
On June 30, 2013, the Vancouver Canucks made a franchise-altering trade when they sent Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Entry…
Rangers calling up Cauley, per reports
The Texas Rangers are calling up Cam Cauley from AAA Round Rock, per multiple reports. Or, I guess I should say, have already called him up, as the beats say that he is on the field with the team right now. He is not on the 40 man roster currently. There’s an open 40 man […]
Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to 2-year extension reportedly worth $1.35M per year
Troy Stecher will sign a two-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, worth $1.35 million per season, ahead of free agency, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK News. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report. Stecher previously spoke about how he’d like to remain with the Maple Leafs, after joining the team off waivers…
Canadiens Trade Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver Canucks
After 14 years as the heart and soul of the Montreal Canadiens’ locker room, Brendan Gallagher has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Montreal used one of its retention slots…
Panthers and Ducks swap rights for Greer and Gudas
The Florida Panthers have acquired the exclusive negotiating rights for defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.J. Greer. Florida will need to ink Gudas to a new deal before July 1, or he will become an unrestricted free agent. Gudas appeared in 56 games with Anaheim in 2025-26, producing two goals and 13 points and led all Ducks defensemen with 164 hits. He served as the team’s captain from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The 36-year-old Gudas...
Subban-Weber Trade Revisited
In a year that could be described as atrocious for Weber, Subban was outstanding. Subban played all 82 regular season games, finished with 59 points and was plus-18. Although the Predators did not make it as far in the playoffs as they did the previous season, Subban still managed to notch 9 points in 13 playoff games. Up to this point, the clear-cut winners of the trade were the Predators, although the play of both players in the following season would slightly even things out.
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