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Report: Rangers Emerge As Surprise Quinn Hughes Destination
Every conversation about Quinn Hughes' future has landed in the same place for well over a year: New Jersey, alongside brothers Jack and Luke Hughes. David Pagnotta thinks there's another way to read it entirely. Speaking on the DFO Insider podcast , Pagnotta set up the idea. "We all assume playing with the brothers," he said. "What about playing near the brothers?" Jeff Marek jumped in with the obvious follow-up, asking whether he meant the Rangers. Pagnotta didn't dispute it. "What a...
Report: Predators Eyeing Three Canadiens Defensemen
The Montreal Canadiens ' crowded blue line has caught the attention of a team that, on paper, shouldn't need any more defensemen at all. Jeff Marek reported on the DFO Insider podcast that the Nashville Predators have shown interest in three Montreal defensemen: Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engstrom. Nashville Is Looking Anyway The Predators currently have nine defensemen on their active roster, a number that would normally suggest a team with no real need. Marek's reporting su...
NHL Executives Flag Ryan O'Reilly As Trade Name To Watch
Ryan O'Reilly's situation in Nashville has been discussed before, but Elliotte Friedman's latest reporting won't make it go away anytime soon. In his September 29 edition of 32 Thoughts , Friedman revealed he'd asked two NHL executives separately which storyline around the league wasn't getting enough attention. Both independently pointed him toward O'Reilly. A Verbal Promise That's About To Be Tested O'Reilly, 35, is entering the final year of his contract at a $4.5 million cap hit, and he do...
Pending UFA Pavel Zacha & Bruins do not seem to be on same page
Trouble might be brewing in Boston over the future of pending unrestricted free agent Pavel Zacha. Insider Chris Johnston said on TSN's Insider Trading on Thursday that while the "anxiety" might not quite match what's going on in Minnesota with pending UFA Quinn Hughes, the Zacha situation is starting to get concerning, as it doesn't appear as if the two sides are on the same page as far as when and how to get an extension done. There is a similar situation playing out in Boston with cen...
With Korpisalo Injured Rangers Recall Goaltender Dylan Garand
It was thought that Rangers ' goaltender Dylan Garand wouldn't clear waivers, but he slipped through to the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack with no issue. But with the latest news surrounding the New York Rangers camp, the team recalled the goalie after placing backup netminder Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve today . He was diagnosed with a lower-body injury, and it wasn't announced because the source to the AP spoke on condition of anonymity. Korpisalo, who was signed as a free ...
'Jabs going back & forth' as Red Wings' Edvinsson leaves town amidst contract impasse
The situation surrounding unsigned RFA Simon Edvinsson is starting to deteriorate in the Motor City. According to insider David Pagnotta, things are getting a bit testy as the Detroit Red Wings & Edvinsson's camp continue to jostle over the terms for a new contract. We've learned that Edvinsson has left Detroit, and headed overseas. " Today we find out he's skating with Frolunda, his old club team in Sweden. Uh-oh. That's a bomb," Jeff Marek pointed out to Pagnotta on the DFO Insider. &n...
Sabres Extend Defenseman Louis Crevier With A Four-Year Deal
The Buffalo Sabres have signed a future piece in their defense today with blueliner Louis Crevier. Crevier was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The trade helped shore up the Blackhawks blueline and bottom six, with Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byram, in return for Crevier and two draft picks (2026 4th and 45th overall) . The Quebec-born defenseman was originally selected 188th overall in the 7th round of the 2020 NHL Draft and has played a total of 134 NHL games, all of them...
Anaheim Ducks Hand Out History-Making Contract to Tristan Luneau
It seems that Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks have learned their lesson. They're geting way out ahead of the game now, making sure to lock up a young talent long before it becomes an offer sheet issue. And in doing so, they've made history. The Ducks have locked up 22-year-old defenseman Tristan Luneau to a $43.2 million extension—six years at a $7.2 million AAV. It's the largest contract in NHL history for a player with as little as 14 career games played. Anaheim is extending young ...
Report: Ducks Fended Off Huge Pavel Mintyukov Offer Sheet To Re-Sign Him
It appears that the Anaheim Ducks were an offer sheet target this offseason for not just Leo Carlsson. After that whole drama, GM Pat Verbeek and the Ducks had to deal with the possibility of a rival team trying to swoop in on Pavel Mintyukov, another of their coveted restricted free agents, on another huge offer. According to David Pagnotta , speaking on the DFO Insider, they had to move fast to lock in their young D-man, a recent top-10 overall pick. There was an offer that...
After falling short on Marchenko, Islanders to take another 'Big Swing'
The New York Islanders "tried very hard" in an attempt to land the big fish, Kirill Marchenko. They were beat to the punch by the Toronto Maple Leafs, who also, incidentally, beat them Wednesday night, 2-1, in the Isles' opening game of the season. But as Pierre LeBrun tells us in The Athletic , general manager Mathieu Darche is not done trying to improve his team. Not by a long shot. Darche is still trying to take another 'big swing.' Much has been made of the Montreal Canad...
Canucks' Brock Boeser Named Prime Trade Candidate
The Vancouver Canucks are in the midst of a rebuild, and veteran winger Brock Boeser continues to be a prime trade candidate to be shipped out. Boeser's no stranger to trade rumors, but this season feels much different in Vancouver. Nick Kypreos: Re Canucks: Brock Boeser may be in the most difficult predicament; He needs to find ways to get the puck in the back of the net, build his trade stock back up, and position himself to be a trade candidate between now and the deadline in March - Sports...
Top-3 Edmonton Oilers Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers are going all-in this season, as it's Stanley Cup or bust. With Connor McDavid having just two years left on his current contract, and with Mike Babcock now behind the bench, the pressure is turned all the way up in Oil country. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has some trade assets to work with this season, as it's expected the team will look to upgrade their top six, while also landing a top-four defenceman. In net, the Oilers have three goalies currently on their depth...
Report: Canadiens Still Hunting For Another Blockbuster
The Montreal Canadiens wanted Kirill Marchenko badly enough to make him their top priority all offseason. Missing out on that hasn't changed what they're looking for next. Pierre LeBrun spoke on how hard Montreal pushed during TSN's Insider Trading . "While the Leafs were on Marchenko the entire off-season in terms of trying to get him out of Columbus, I can assure you they were not the team that phoned Columbus the most often," LeBrun said. "That would be the Montreal Canadiens. From th...
Report: Flyers Keeping Tabs On Stanley Cup-Winning Defenseman
The Philadelphia Flyers have a new name on their radar after missing out on Kirill Marchenko. Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco reports Philadelphia is keeping an eye on Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud as it continues looking for size on the back end. "A defenseman with a similar archetype of Zach Whitecloud of the Calgary Flames is something the Flyers would be looking for," Di Marco wrote, adding that the search for defensive depth isn't currently a top priority for the team. ...
Report: Wild's Jesper Wallstedt Could Become Historic Offer-Sheet Target
Jesper Wallstedt's path to restricted free agency next July has opened up a question that's never happened before. Daily Faceoff's Jeff Marek raised it on a recent episode of The Sheet, speaking on it as part of a conversation about whether goaltenders are about to get left behind in the NHL's salary explosion. "The threat of the offer sheet is always the big one," Marek said. "Jesper Wallstedt is a restricted free agent next July with arbitration rights. A goalie has never been offer sh...
Report: John Chayka & Maple Leafs 'Not Done Yet' Wheeling & Dealing
The blockbuster Kirill Marchenko/Matthew Knies deal on the night before the season opener certainly has the hockey world buzzing. But according to Darren Dreger on TSN Overdrive, "They may not be done yet." GM John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs are still out there trying to make a significant deal. As was evident in Game 1 of the regular season, the Toronto blueline could still use another notable piece, and Chris Johnston of TSN's Insider Trading says that's next o...
Pending UFA William Karlsson signs extension with Vegas Golden Knights
One of the original Golden Misfits has locked in for two more years with the Vegas Golden Knights . William Karlsson was set to be an unrestricted free agent after the season, but a two-year extension with a $6.75 million AAV will take him off the board. THE WILD WEST JUST GOT WILDER 🤠 The Golden Knights have signed William Karlsson to a two-year contract extension! #VegasBorn Full details » https://t.co/pmFHhrFDzy pic.twitter.com/rPTrNeJWYJ — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) Septem...
Report: Nikishin turned down this 8-year lowball offer from Hurricanes
Alexander Nikishin remains on the sidelines. A restricted free agent without a contract. He wants a massive new deal after a strong rookie season. Reports over the course of the offseason initially had the Russian blueliner looking for a new contract with an AAV of at least $8 million. But after the Zeev Buium signing in Vancouver at a $9.38 million AAV, it's thought that Nikishin's price went up. The Carolina Hurricanes , however, are not on the same page with regard to the value of the...
Dallas Stars Sign Goalie Casey DeSmith To Multi-Year Extension
The Dallas Stars have gotten a piece of business done before they hit the ice for their opener on Friday night. They have signed backup goalie Casey DeSmith to a $5M million extension over two years ($2.5M AAV). Signed, sealed, DeSmith ✍️ pic.twitter.com/2TdN8Acs7m — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 30, 2026 The new deal will begin at the start of the 2027-28 season, as the 35-year-old keeper wraps up a three-year contract this season that is paying him $1.05M AAV.&n...
‘Ridiculous’, ‘Unacceptable’: Babcock rips Oilers & Tristan Jarry after opening night loss
Well, that didn't take long. Controversial new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock let his team have it after their wild, season-opening 6-5 loss in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers' defensive and goaltending woes carried over from last year, with Tristan Jarry allowing some softies. And Babcock, while trying to maintain his composure, did not let Jarry or the team off the hook. "That was ridiculous." Mike Babcock on the Oilers' performance against the Canucks on opening...
Flyers Linked To Dylan Larkin Trade With Red Wings
The Dylan Larkin sweepstakes continue as the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off, and if it was up to Larkin, he would have been traded months ago. While talks continue, a new team has become strongly linked - the Philadelphia Flyers. According to Daily Faceoff's Anthony DiMarco , the Flyers tried to land Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets, who has since been traded to Toronto for Matthew Knies, and while they didn't want to pony up, they've turned their attention to trying to squeeze La...
Bruins Trying To Trade Veteran Defenseman Henri Jokiharju
The Boston Bruins are still working to move on from defenseman Henri Jokiharju after he cleared waivers with no other team claiming him. Elliotte Friedman confirmed the situation in his season-opening 32 Thoughts column for Sportsnet. "Boston is trying to find a new home for Henri Jokiharju, who cleared waivers," Friedman wrote. A Crowded Blue Line Left Him Without A Spot Boston's defense corps simply had no room left for him. William Borgen and Connor Clifton both arrived on July ...
Report: Canadiens Rejected By Dylan Larkin In Trade Pursuit
The Montreal Canadiens made a run at Dylan Larkin this offseason. It didn't work. Nick Kypreos revealed the failed pursuit in his first trade board of the season for Sportsnet, explaining that Montreal has since pivoted its attention toward Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele instead. "The Canadiens are among the teams asking about Scheifele after failing on Larkin," Kypreos wrote. "They have their eye on him as the perfect 1-2 punch to support top line centre Nick Suzuki." Larkin Never ...
Report: Red Wings Firm On Bridge Deal For $10M RFA
Simon Edvinsson's contract standoff with the Detroit Red Wings remains unresolved as the season begins, and Elliotte Friedman says Detroit hasn't shifted off its position. "I haven't heard a lot except that I've heard that Detroit's preference is bridge," Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts podcast, adding he wasn't sure Edvinsson is "crazy about a bridge" and that rival teams are starting to circle, wondering what the Red Wings will ultimately do. A Gap That's Only Grown Since The Summer The neg...
Carson Soucy Turns PTO Into One-Year Contract
It's not as impactful as the blockbuster move they made on Monday night, but the Columbus Blue Jackets did get a deal done on Tuesday, signing free agent defenseman Carson Soucy to a one-year contract. SOUCY'S STAYING 💥 We've signed D Carson Soucy to a 1-year, $1.15 million contract! Full details ➡️ https://t.co/EOWqSxR7ei CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/biTBZspwWb — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 29, 2026 It's a $1.15M deal for the hard-hitting 6'4" blueliner. He also...
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