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Dallas Stars Efforting Trade Of RFA Mavrik Bourque
With pending restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque a legitimate offer sheet candidate, the Dallas Stars are efforting to make a proactive move by trading him before the 12 noon ET opening of free agency—and offer sheet season—begins. ⚠️ BREAKING: According to David Pagnotta, Dallas is in talks to trade Mavrik Bourque. It looks like today is his last day as a Dallas player #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/DFaYbJuVgO — stars.seba (@seba_stars) July 1, 2026 "There's been some serious trade activ...
New Jersey Devils extend Nico Hischier with 5-year contract
The New Jersey Devils have locked up one of their core players. Multiple reports have surfaced stating the Devils have agreed to a five-year contract extension with forward Nico Hischier, worth $12 million AAV. Hischier, 27, is entering the final year of his current deal, earning $7.2 million AAV, and July 1 was the first day he's eligible to sign an extension. Nico Hischier, extended 5x$12M by NJ, is a 1st line centre with a balanced all-around game. Great defensive stick, excellent in battl...
Blackhawks Signing Bowen Byram To Shocking Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks gave up a ton to acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres last week: the Nos. 4 and 45 overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier . They clearly viewed Byram as their No. 1 blueliner for the future. Now, they're putting their money where their mouth is, as they're set to sign him to a shocking long-term extension. Six-year extension, $12.5 M AAV per season as per @DarrenDreger for Byram in Chicago 👀 https://t.co/YDp5QPlBg...
Maple Leafs Frontrunner For Bobrovsky, Contract Ask Revealed
Sergei Bobrovsky will be a huge name to watch on Wednesday when the Free Agency Frenzy launches into high gear. There are four teams that have been strongly connected to him , but the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be the frontrunners entering the big day. According to Elliotte Friedman , the cost of signing the two-time Stanley Cup champion is also now coming into view: Heard Edmonton had interest, but I’ve honed in on Toronto. Believe his last ask of Florida was three years, $21 million. ...
Devils Linked To 3 Huge Names in the Trade Market
The New Jersey Devils have spent the entire offseason searching for a top-six forward, and GM Sunny Mehta is aiming high. Per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now , the Devils have inquired about both Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat and Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, two of the most coveted scoring forwards potentially available on the market. The Endless Search for a Jack Hughes Linemate Since drafting Jack Hughes first overall in 2019, the Devils have cycled through a rem...
Maple Leafs Make Significant Trade Offer for Zach Werenski
The Toronto Maple Leafs have trade interest in Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski, and after the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman recently blocked a trade to the Dallas Stars, all eyes are on the Maple Leafs to get this done. Werenski and Auston Matthews are best of friends and the two would love a chance to suit up together again. Werenski informed the Blue Jackets he's not interested in signing another contract extension, and with two years left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, Were...
Free-Agent Stuart Skinner to Sign With 1 of 2 Teams
Stuart Skinner hits the open market on Wednesday and there's going to be plenty of interest. It's been a whirlwind couple of seasons for Skinner, so look for him to seek a multi-year deal, with some job security. Skinner, 27, is coming off a season split between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, as he was moved for Tristan Jarry mid-season, in a trade that didn't work out for either side. Skinner appeared in 27 games for the Penguins, posting a 12-9-5 record, along with a .885 save...
Free-Agent Mason Marchment Linked to 4 Teams
Mason Marchment is a free agent on Wednesday, and the rugged winger is going to have several contract offers to consider. There's been plenty of speculation brewing about his future, as Marchment brings a rare combination of scoring ability and toughness to the lineup, each and every night. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman had the latest on Marchment and opened up on some potential free-agent destinations once the market opens at noon: Mason Marchment: There was a lot of interest. Montreal, I thi...
Report: Red Wings & Stars Discussing Blockbuster Trade
This NHL offseason has already been one of the more entertaining summers on record, and there's plenty of other storylines to follow. Free agency is opening, but all the attention has been on the trade market, and it sounds like there's a blockbuster closing in. According to multiple reports, the Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars have engaged in blockbuster trade conversations centered around Dylan Larkin and Jason Robertson. Larkin wants out of Detroit, meanwhile Robertson wants to be paid ...
Report: Winnipeg Jets Close To Trading Connor Hellebuyck
The Winnipeg Jets have been discussing Connor Hellebuyck in ongoing trade talks, and there's growing speculation with free agency opening on Wednesday, and several teams getting a better sense of their roster, and spending habits, Hellebuyck should be moved this week. Two teams in the mix are the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, but frankly, don't sleep on the San Jose Sharks. The Devils traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers, and have a giant hole in their crease. They also rece...
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Blocks Trade to Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars tried their best to acquire Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski on Tuesday night, but the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman vetoed the trade. Multiple sources had the story ahead of free agency, as Werenski holds a full no-movement clause and has full control of his destiny. He has two seasons left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, and recently mentioned to Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell he's not interested in spending anymore time in Columbus. According to Spor...
4 Free-Agent Destinations for Mats Zuccarello
The Minnesota Wild's Mats Zuccarello will be heading into free agency on July 1st. The Wild spent a good chunk of their salary cap space on forward Kirill Kaprizov ($17 million AAV), and spent $20 million in contract value on depth center Michael McCarron; there's considerably less to go around. While it's true they have $6.6 million in cap space , general manager Bill Guerin is going to have to optimize it ahead of free agency, and that means letting players walk. A victim o...
Free Agent Patrick Kane Signing With 1 of 2 Teams
Patrick Kane hits the open market on Wednesday, and all signs are pointing to him leaving the Detroit Red Wings. While Kane may not be the player he once was in Chicago, with the Red Wings last season, the future hall-of-fame winger put up some great numbers, posting 57 points in 67 games. He's the perfect complement to a contenders top six and can put up numbers in a hurry on the power play. Heading into free agency, there's going to be a number of teams interested in signing Kane, who is li...
4 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Scott Laughton
Scott Laughton is expected to hit the open free-agent market on Wednesday at noon, and there's going to be a ton of interest in the bottom-six center. Laughton split last season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings, and heading into free agency, there's going to be a number of playoff-bound teams, who are looking at Laughton as a perfect pivot for either their third or fourth lines. Laughton, 32, appeared in 21 games for the Kings down the stretch, scoring five goals, and eig...
4 Free Agent Destinations For Sergei Bobrovsky
It's official. Two-time Stanley Cup champion netminder Sergei Bobrovsky will not be returning to the Florida Panthers. That was assured after the Cats completed a major trade for starting goalie Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Bobrovsky had an awful year in 2025-26 in Florida, posting the worst numbers of his career. But the 37-year-old UFA certainly has built up enough of a resume to draw plenty of interest on the free agent market. With that, let's have a look at four ...
NHL Trade: Golden Knights Add Wotherspoon From Penguins & Free Up Cap Space
The Vegas Golden Knights have gotten a nice piece of business done, shaving a few million off their cap in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and nabbing an impact defenseman at the same time. The Vegas Golden Knights have traded Kaedan Korczak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Parker Wotherspoon at 50% retained. Korczak’s four-year extension had not yet kicked in. The Golden Knights free up another $2,750,000 in cap space. — Hannah Kirkell (@h_kirk6) June 30, 2026 The Golden Knights send...
2 Teams Named As Frontrunners For Patrik Laine In Free Agency
For teams looking to add a little scoring punch to their lineup at a reduced rate, one of the names to watch when free agency kicks off on Wednesday at noon is Patrik Laine. The former 2nd overall pick (2016 Draft) is a seven-time 20-goal scorer. Laine's 2025-26 season was a write-off in Montreal, however, as a severe core muscle injury knocked him out after just five games back in October, and he would never return to the Canadiens lineup the rest of the season. But in 2024-25, his firs...
First NHL Buyout of the Offseason: Blues Move On From Jonathan Drouin
The St. Louis Blues have placed Jonathan Drouin on unconditional waivers to buy out the final year of his contract. The 12-year veteran becomes the first NHL player bought out during the first buyout period this summer. The window closes at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday . Blues placing Jonathan Drouin on waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. He has one year left on his deal at $4 million AAV. — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) June 30, 2026 Drouin had one season left at $4 millio...
Jacob Markstrom Headed To Florida As Panthers & Devils Finalizing Trade
The Florida Panthers have made a huge decision on their goaltending dilemma, as they've completed a trade with the New Jersey Devils for Jacob Markstrom. Florida and New Jersey working on a deal involving Jacob Markstrom and Evan Rodrigues. We will see how it all plays out — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 30, 2026 This move means that two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will be heading to market as an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. His run with the Panthers...
Sabres Offering Numerous Players As Trade Talks On Hellebuyck Continue With Jets
It sounded like a potential trade of Connor Hellebuyck to the Buffalo Sabres fell through in advance of the NHL Draft . But those talks with the Winnipeg Jets are back on, and there are some substantial names being thrown around from Buffalo's side as a potential player package going back. We have heard that Hellebuyck is fine to waive his no-move clause to go to Buffalo, but what are the pieces that would have to head back to Winnipeg? David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports: Multip...
Report: 'No Guarantee' Hurricanes Sign John Carlson Before July 1
The Carolina Hurricanes surprised many when they went out and acquired the signing rights to pending UFA defenseman John Carlson this past weekend. But time is ticking, and they have only one day remaining to get him inked to a new deal or he'll go to the open market. Insider Pierre LeBrun does not think it's a slam dunk that something gets done in Raleigh. The Carolina Hurricanes acquiring John Carlson’s rights over the weekend was a clever move by the Cup champs to beat everyone to the...
Islanders Taking Trade Calls On Alexander Romanov
Alexander Romanov's name is floating around the trade market, and the New York Islanders are listening. Per Stefen Rosner , the 26-year-old defenseman is the latest Islander to garner trade calls from across the league in the week leading up to July 1. Rosner drew a comparison to the speculation that recently surrounded Mathew Barzal. "My read on the Romanov noise is similar to the Barzal chatter. Teams are calling," Rosner wrote. "Romanov's NTC doesn't kick in until July 1, 2027 and after...
Rangers & Hurricanes Talking Signifcant Trade
The New York Rangers are not finished retooling their roster, and their next target is a Stanley Cup champion. Just days after acquiring sniper Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in a major Friday trade, the Rangers have set their sights on Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. Per Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Rangers have expressed interest in the young blueliner as they continue to reshape their roster under general manager Chris Drury. Why Ca...
Panthers acquire Akira Schmid from Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers have added some depth to their crease, making a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Golden Knights, in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid, 26, posted a 16-10-6 record with Vegas last season, appearing in 34 games, including two shutouts. With Carter Hart and Adin Hill signed for next season, the Golden Knights had some depth to deal. Hill is certainly still a trade candidate, as the Golden Knights continue ...
Top 5 RFAs Who Did Not Receive Qualifying Offers, Becoming UFAs
Monday at 5pm ET was the deadline for NHL teams to make qualifying offers for their pending restricted free agents. Those not tendered a QO would become unrestricted free agents. The following, per PuckPedia , is a list of the top five RFAs whose teams did not give them the qualifying offer, thereby letting them go to the open market on July 1. The list is ranked by 2025-26 scoring stats. Top 5 RFAs Non-QO'd, Now RFAs Matias Maccelli, Toronto Maple Leafs 39 pts/...
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