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Role Change Coming For Alex Ovechkin This Season
Alex Ovechkin isn't sure what his role looks like this season, and for the first time in years, it's an open question. Washington is handing its power play over to new assistant coach Ray Bennett for 2026-27, and several new names are entering the mix. Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, says he's simply waiting to see how it shakes out. "We'll see how it goes," he said in a new interview. Why He's Played Both Units For Years Ovechkin explained the original reasoning behind his heavy power-pl...
New Metro Team Linked To Free Agent Vladimir Tarasenko
The Philadelphia Flyers still need finishing, and one insider believes a familiar name sitting on the open market could be the answer. Per NHL Network's Mike Rupp , Vladimir Tarasenko would be a strong fit in Philadelphia. "I think the Flyers are a team that needs more finishers," Rupp said. "Just like I talked about Patrik Laine not needing many opportunities to shoot the puck and score, Vlad Tarasenko is the same way. I'd like to see him in Philly. I think that would help them out." A Power ...
Sidney Crosby & Penguins Working On Contract Extension
Sidney Crosby is entering the final year of his contract, and unlike two years ago, there's barely any noise around it. Per Josh Yohe of The Athletic , that's because a new deal could be finalized before the Penguins even drop the puck on the 2026-27 season. "The smart money would be on Crosby signing a new deal sometime between now and the middle of September," Yohe wrote. "That's how it went before, that's the timeline Crosby is comfortable with, and a new contract seems inevitable." ...
NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs open to moving 2 players
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is no stranger to making trades, and he's managed to already put his fingerprints all over his roster in his first offseason. Word is, he's far from finished. Trade rumors continue to swirl in Toronto, as Chayka appears open to moving defenceman Philippe Myers and forward Dakota Joshua. Some feel that Myers has asked for a trade as he's quickly fallen down the depth chart and appears destined to spend all of next season with the AHL's Toronto Mar...
NHLTR Mock Trade: Devils send 4-piece package to Wild for Quinn Hughes
The Quinn Hughes trade rumors continue as it doesn't sound like Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is making any progress with a contract extension. Hughes has one year left on his contract a very reasonable $7.8 million average annual value, and the mobile all-star defenceman continues to be linked to joining his brothers on the New Jersey Devils. Several insiders feel if a contract extension isn't signed by the start of training camp, the Wild may have no choice but to move on. ...
Philadelphia Flyers sign Hunter McDonald to two-year extension
The Philadelphia Flyers took care of some internal business on Tuesday, as the team announced they've re-signed Hunter McDonald to a two-year contract extension. OFFICIAL: We’ve signed defenseman Hunter McDonald to a two-year, two-way/one-way contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of $912,500. #LetsGoFlyers — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 18, 2026 The 24-year-old defenceman is inked to a two-way deal that sees his NHL average annual value land on $912,500. McDonald's a homegr...
Patrik Laine Urged To Take Offer From This Cup Contender
At this point in the offseason, it's clear there isn't a huge demand for unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine. Yes, there are several teams linked to having potential interest in him, but there's nothing substantial, and apparently, nothing imminent. Laine played only five games in October last season with the Montreal Canadiens . He missed a few months after surgery to repair a core muscle injury. But even when he was supposedly cleared to play medically, the Habs had no use for h...
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Appears in Toronto Courtroom Over Battle With Government
After an extremely busy start to the offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs , things have quieted down considerably over the last month. So any news surrounding the team will make headlines. That's the case on Tuesday as John Tavares appears in a Toronto courtroom over an ongoing battle with the Canadian taxman. Joseph Brean reports in the National Post that both Tavares and his former Leafs teammate Patrick Marleau are witnesses in a trial over the taxation of signing b...
Bruins Defenseman Continues Climbing Trade Boards
Mason Lohrei's name has been circulating in trade rumors for months, and a fresh salary cap breakdown suggests the Boston Bruins may have real reason to finally move him. Per Pro Hockey Rumors ' team-by-team cap series, Lohrei's situation stands out among Boston's expiring contracts. He's set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights next summer, and his role has shrunk to more of a fifth or sixth defenseman, at times finding himself a healthy scratch. "The numbers sugges...
Red Wings Nearly Reunited With Former Fan Favorite
The Detroit Red Wings came close to bringing Anthony Mantha back home this summer, and the deal fell apart in the final step. Per the Detroit Free Press , the Red Wings had a deal in place earlier this offseason to reunite with Mantha, but it collapsed while awaiting ownership approval. Mantha instead signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. A Deal That Got Right To The Finish Line The specifics of why ownership never signed off haven't been made public, but a framework was repor...
Bruins Fielding Trade Calls On Pavel Zacha
Pavel Zacha just posted the best season of his career, and it's turned him into a trade chip. Per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic , the Boston Bruins have been listening to offers on Zacha, even as their preferred path remains signing him to an extension. "In a market starved for centers, the Bruins are listening on Pavel Zacha, which is an intriguing name to say the least," LeBrun wrote. "There's a big difference between listening and wanting to move him, though." Montreal Coming Up As ...
Report: Cutter Gauthier Turns Down Massive Offer From Ducks
The Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet to Leo Carlsson has made for a very difficult summer for Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks . After matching the $18 million AAV five-year offer for Carlsson, they are still faced with having to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier. He of the 41-goal breakout season. The Ducks have reportedly offered Gauthier a 4-year deal with a $13M AAV. It has been flatly rejected by the player and his agent, Kurt Overhardt . Cutter Gauthier has re...
5 Teams Linked To Kirill Marchenko Trade
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko has just one season remaining on his three-year, $3.85 million AAV deal. He is reportedly unlikely to sign an extension. With that, trade rumors have been circulating all summer, though the Jackets insist they don't want to move him. But until we hear some news that the two sides can work together on a new contract, those rumors won't be going away anytime soon. Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report has posited five trade landing spots f...
Vancouver Canucks Rejecting Pettersson Trade Offers
According to sources close to the Vancouver Canucks management team, expect to see Elias Pettersson starting next season as a Canuck. Pettersson has struggled these past couple of seasons and has been linked to multiple trade destinations over the course of the last 24 months, however, the Canucks haven't even approached the player about a list of teams he'd approve a trade to. Pettersson is inked through the 2032 season at $11.6 million, and owns a full no-movement clause. The Canucks were op...
Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Former 3rd-Round Pick From Buffalo Sabres
The NHL's trade market has slowed down considerably since the calendar flipped to August, but that doesn't mean there aren't minor deals being finalized. On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they've acquired winger Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for future considerations. The #Canes have acquired forward Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for future considerations. Details » https://t.co/BfzGTfKyQB pic.twitter.com/lE6mhlRaXy — Carolina Hur...
Senators & Batherson Talks Update Not Good News For Ottawa Fans
In recent weeks, it has become clear that the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson still have a large gap in extension talks. The latest report from insider Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Citizen does not paint any prettier of a picture for Sens fans. The two sides would like to come to an agreement. But with the belief around the league that Batherson could command between $10M - $11M AAV on the open market, his asking price is likely beyond what the Senators would like at this...
Free-Agent Logan Stanley Linked to Anaheim Ducks
Towering defenceman Logan Stanley is coming off a career season, and still sits without a contract. Stanley's an unrestricted free agent and many felt he'd land a four-year deal around $4 million AAV, and approaching the end of August, the former first-round pick is still looking for work next season. Stanley split time between the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets last season, and while he battled some consistency issues, still finished with statistically his best season. The Sabres seemingly...
New Atlantic Div. Team Linked to Patrik Laine
Oftentimes, when a free agent is still out on the market in the late stages of the summer, or even in training camp, all it takes is an injury to open up an unexpected opportunity. The news this past week that Brad Marchand has been forced to undergo last-minute surgery so close to the start of camp might have just opened up one of those doors for UFA Patrik Laine. At least, that's the suggestion from George Richards of Florida Hockey Now . Training camp is going to open in about a...
6 NCAA Players Become UFAs After Aug. 15 NHL Signing Date Passes
The August 15th deadline has passed for unsigned NHL draft picks finishing their NCAA careers. Six players have now become unrestricted free agents. College players must be signed to their entry-level contracts by their drafting teams by Aug. 15th following their fourth year of undergraduate eligibility, or they become UFAs. With that, here are the six that are now back on the open market as of today, in alphabetical order. Chase Clark (Canisius), 6th rd. pick by Washington C...
San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini Rookie Card Sells For Mind-Boggling Seven-Figures
The sports world continues to lose its mind when it comes to collectibles, especially the "1 of 1" kind. Hockey fans are no stranger to this phenomenon, as center Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks is the latest star to have his card sell for seven figures. His 2024-25 Upper Deck Young Guns "Gold Outburst" variant, a card that is one-of-one, sold for $1.28 million at an auction, per Gino Hard on X . Macklin Celebrini's one-of-one rookie card sold for $1.28 MILLION USD at auct...
Report: Red Wings Flubbed Chance To Acquire Stamkos
Things were looking more promising two years ago for the Detroit Red Wings , coming off a dramatic late-season charge to tie for the final Wild Card spot only to lose out on a tiebreaker. It was that summer, 2024, that the Wings were in the driver's seat to win the Steven Stamkos sweepstakes in free agency. Until owner Chris Ilitch refused to spend the money on the 40-goal scorer. In 2024, the Detroit Red Wings were reportedly close to signing then-free agent Steven Stamkos, per @cmonarr...
NHLTR Mock Trade: Flyers Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen To The Atlantic Division
The internet is chock full of armchair GMs who salivate at the thought of acquiring their favorite players for their team, or trading for that one position on the team at its weakest. One mock trade we found online was for Philadelphia Flyers RHD Rasmus Ristolainen . No longer than namesake he used to be early in his career; he thrived under head coach John Tortorella, as a physical RHD with limited offensive upside. Last season, he played only 44 games, scoring 14 points (1 goal, ...
Cup-Winning Forward Signs In KHL After 8 NHL Seasons
Nicolas Aube-Kubel's search for another NHL contract appears to be over, and it's ending overseas. Aube-Kubel has agreed to terms on a contract with KHL club Dinamo Minsk for the 2026-27 season, with both sides reportedly having settled the full details of the deal. Market Never Materialized The writing had been on the wall for a few weeks. Aube-Kubel drew interest from KHL club Barys Astana earlier this month, and rather than land an NHL deal, that overseas interest has now turned into an...
5 Restricted Free Agents Still Unsigned With Camp Approaching
Training camp is about a month away, and 18 restricted free agents remain unsigned around the league. Per Daily Faceoff , the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson back in July "chucked a grenade" into the RFA market, resetting price expectations across the board and complicating negotiations that teams had budgeted for well before that number existed. Here are the five names left on the market who stand out above the rest. The Two Names With Real Offer-Sheet Leverage ...
Canadiens & Senators Becoming Potential Trade Partners
The Montreal Canadiens may have a new name to watch on the trade market this fall, and it's coming from within their own division. Per Marco D'Amico on The Starr & D'Amico Show , the Canadiens could be interested in Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson if the Senators are unable to sign him to a contract extension. There's no indication Kent Hughes and Ottawa GM Steve Staios are negotiating a trade right now, but Montreal appears to be a team worth watching if the Senators' contract si...
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