He's the longest-serving player on the team, but Morgan Rielly's run with the Toronto Maple Leafs may be coming to an end after the final six games of the regular season. With the team in desperate need of rebuilding their blueline, they would love to move on from the 13-year veteran. The problem is, he has a full no-move clause, and has stated on numerous occasions that he wants to stay in Toronto—the only NHL city he's ever called home. However, as noted by insider Nick Kypreos o...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are aiming for a spot in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoffs. For a team that hasn't seen significant time in the postseason since 2020, they want more. Hence, the hiring of head coach Rick Bowness, and a reset of expectations from someone who has led plucky teams to the playoffs before (Winnipeg Jets). They'll have to make their run to the 2026 playoffs without one defenseman in tow, as they have lost blueliner Damon Severson for the rest of the seaso...
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The fit between Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators has simply not been there. Because of this, the 35-year-old forward has been a trade candidate for quite some time now. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could try to land Marchessault this offseason. New Jersey Devils The Devils need another skilled winger in their top six, and it would not be particularly surprising if they pursued Marchessault this offseason because of it. The Devils have been connected to him...
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be one of the NHL's top trade candidates to watch during the offseason. The 32-year-old goaltender has been the subject of trade rumors for multiple seasons now, and that carried over to this year's deadline. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Binnington during the summer. Edmonton Oilers Tristan Jarry's struggles since being acquired by the Oilers could very well lead to Edmonton looking to make a...
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Is Brady Tkachuk leaving the Ottawa Senators? There's growing speculation of late that things are going from bad to worse in the Senators dressing room, and the chances of Tkachuk asking out is increasing by the day. There's been several rumors throughout the last couple of summers that a change of scenery could be requested by the Sens' captain, and right now, with all the drama going on within the team, it feels like the potential of this happening is closer than ever. Tkachuk's dad Keith wa...
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The Buffalo Sabres are one of the best stories of the 2025-26 NHL season. They've shattered expectations and have built a gap in the Atlantic Division, and if they get the goaltending they need in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, could certainly make some noise. The Sabres didn't do a whole hell of a lot at the trade deadline, but they could be in for quite the summer as they're quickly becoming a team free-agents will have on their radar. Expect to see some roster changes this offseason and here's t...
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The Vancouver Canucks have secured the best NHL Draft lottery odds to select Gavin McKenna, and heading into this offseason, there's going to be a slew of moves made by Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford. The Canucks had a disastrous season in 2025-26, which was certainly capped off by Quinn Hughes being dealt to the Minnesota Wild, and the fact they weren't able to move Elias Pettersson. Hughes recently admitted the team started to crumble once they moved J.T Miller to New York, which led to th...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins won't be getting one of the more intriguing collegiate forwards available this summer. Cruz Lucius, whose signing rights were acquired as part of the Jake Guentzel trade with the Carolina Hurricanes , has informed the Penguins that he won't be signing his entry-level contract with the organization. Dubas confirmed the news on the GM Show podcast Thursday, saying that Lucius and his representatives at Newport Sports made the decision shortly after the trade d...
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Keith Pelley said at his press conference on Tuesday that the next person running hockey operations in Toronto needs to be data-centric, evidence-based, and comfortable in a modern front office. Then on Wednesday, RG.org's Sergey Demidov reported that John Chayka interviewed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in February and is now considered a legitimate candidate to replace Brad Treliving. That's a name nobody was expecting.
Who Is John Chayka and Why Is He Being Considered?
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New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton will undoubtedly be a trade candidate to watch this offseason. It is no secret that Hamilton wants a change of scenery, while the Devils have tried to move him. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Hamilton during the offseason. San Jose Sharks The Sharks tried to acquire Hamilton last offseason, but the right-shot defenseman blocked a trade to San Jose. However, with the Sharks taking such a notable step...
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The Edmonton Oilers have added a sought-after free agent out of the NCAA, signing the 2025 NCAA Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player, Owen Michaels. The #Oilers have added one of the top NCAA free agents on the market in 2025 National Champion Owen Michaels out of Western Michigan🐴🏒 https://t.co/gQc6Vhz8Uh pic.twitter.com/YP1MQv6ysV — Brenden Escott (@BrendenEscott) April 2, 2026 It's a one-year, entry-level deal for Michaels with the Oilers, and it appears to be for the rest of thi...
He was supposed to be out for the rest of the regular season. But after a long four months of rehab, top forward Tyson Foerster is officially back in the Philadelphia Flyers lineup for the first time since December 1st. BREAKING: Tys is back. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5U3eCvT2y8 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 2, 2026 Foerster is expected to slot in on the top line alongside Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett when the Flyers take on the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.  ...
The General Manager is gone. The CEO had a long press conference covering a number of topics surrounding the franchise. And everyone in Leafs Nation is wondering whether Auston Matthews will want to stick around as the team enters a period of significant change. But what about William Nylander? The team's leading scorer has six years to run on his $92 million contract ($11.6M AAV). What are the plans for the dynamic, skilled winger? Jonas Siegel and Chris Johnston  ...
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos was a popular name in the rumor mill leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The 36-year-old forward generated interest, but Nashville, of course, chose to keep him around. However, with the Predators in a retool, Stamkos will be a trade candidate to watch during the summer. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Stamkos this offseason if he is made available. New Jersey Devils It has been an incredibly di...
The Seattle Kraken have been trending in the wrong direction as of late. After losing seven out of their last 10 games, the Kraken are now three points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. They are also behind the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets. If the Kraken end up missing the playoffs again, they very well could end up making some changes to their roster this offseason. Because of this, let's look at three Kraken offsea...
The New York Rangers traded away several players during the 2025-26 season to kick off their retool. Artemi Panarin, Carson Soucy, Sam Carrick, and Brennan Othmann were all dealt by the Rangers this campaign. With the Rangers retooling, it would not be shocking if more of their players get traded this summer. Zibanejad could be a trade candidate to watch, as it is no secret that the Rangers want to get younger. If the 32-year-old center ends up being willing to waive his no-movement clau...
Brad Treliving is out as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager and the team will miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The search for a replacement is already underway. Pelley was unusually direct in his press conference Tuesday, laying out exactly what he wants from the next person in that chair. They need to be data-centric. They cannot use the word rebuild. And they need to come in ready to make a team with foundational pieces, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Matthe...
The Florida Panthers could be an interesting team to watch during the offseason due to their limited cap space. They could very well look to make some changes to their roster because of this. Due to this, let's take a look at three players who the Florida Panthers could listen to offers for during the summer. Evan Rodrigues Rodrigues has come up in the rumor mill in the past, and he will be entering the final season of his contract in 2026-27. Due to this, if the Panthers do not vi...
The Vancouver Canucks have had an awful 2025-26 season, and it has led the team to begin a rebuild. They traded away multiple notable players this campaign, and it has the potential to carry over to the summer. Brock Boeser will be a potential trade candidate to watch during the summer. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could target Boeser this offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings could be a team to watch when it comes to Boeser this offseason. The Red Wings are enter...
The Anaheim Ducks rebuild is going swimmingly, as the team has signed its first-round pick from the 2025 NHL Draft, Roger McQueen. It was announced today by the Ducks that McQueen will be joining the AHL's San Diego Gulls on an amateur tryout. There's been no word of an entry-level contract in the waiting for the former tenth overall pick, but the 19-year-old could prove to be the top-five pick he was meant to be with some seasoning in the minor leagues until he's fully deve...
The NHL's trade market is going to be fun to watch this season, and many insiders feel with the rising cap, this summer should see a ton of movement amongst teams. Specifically in net, there's been some underperformers throughout the league and there's no doubt a few of them are going to be involved in trade talks, and could be wearing new jerseys when training camp opens in September. Here's three goaltenders who are expected to be traded this upcoming offseason: Tristan Jarry, Edmonton Oiler...
It was reported today that the Vancouver Canucks will be missing forward Evander Kane in the lineup today. Kane is a two-way forward who has made himself a viable top-six forward for multiple teams during the years, and found a home in Vancouver after being traded from the Edmonton Oilers for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The injury Kane is suffering from has been undisclosed, and the team whose undergoing a retool will miss his presence tonight. His...
The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up what they hope is a core piece of the blueline. The team announced on Wednesday, they've signed right-handed defenceman David Jiricek to a two-year contract extension worth $1.5 million AAV. Jiricek was acquired by the Flyers ahead of this season's trade deadline, in a deal that saw Bobby Brink head to the Minnesota Wild. Jiricek, 22, has been playing with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms since the deal went down, and has two goals and 10 points in 10 gam...
The Boston Bruins have been one of the surprise stories in the NHL this season. The Bruins have exceeded expectations and are sitting comfortably in the Atlantic Division with just a couple weeks left in the regular season. Management didn't necessarily go all in ahead of the trade deadline, but Boston is a destinations original six city in the league, and the team is expected to make some significant moves throughout the summer. Change is inevitable in a cap world, here's three Bruins who are...
The Detroit Red Wings have gone into a swoon. 3-6-1 in their last 10 games has left them tied with the Ottawa Senators for 5th in the Atlantic Division, and they're now two points out of a Wild Card berth in the Eastern Conference. This was shaping up to be the year that the Wings finally got back into the playoffs for the first time in a decade. So what happens if they don't make it? Insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on NHL Morning Skate on NHL Network Radio on SiriusXM, relays ...