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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...
New Maple Leafs goalie Elvis Merzlikins set to miss most of season
The Toronto Maple Leafs ' acquisition of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins as part of the blockbuster Kirill Marchenko trade comes with a couple of caveats. First of all, the goalie is unlikely to even suit up for the Leafs—at least not for a long, long while. He's recovering from a serious shoulder injury and GM John Chayka told the media on Tuesday that Merzlikins will be out a total of four to six months (three to five more months from now). He's been placed on LTIR. Secondly, a...
Report: 3-Team trade could land Hellebuyck in Carolina
Could the Stanley Cup champs be getting closer to landing the best goalie in hockey? According to Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are extremely motivated to get something done for Winnipeg Jets' disgruntled netminder Connor Hellebuyck. But their best trade piece, RFA Alexander Nikishin, is not interested in signing long-term with Winnipeg, as Friedman explained in his 32 Thoughts column. That has prompted the Hurricanes to look for a third team to bring into the mi...
Brock Faber Suffers Fractured Skull, Out For Significant Period
A frightening update from the Minnesota Wild on star defenseman Brock Faber. He has undergone surgery after suffering a fractured skull in the Wild's final preseason game on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture here on this play during the Stars vs Wild preseason game. #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/xWlwAkaco7 — DailyDallasHockey (@DallasStarsDDH) September 29, 2026 Faber was struck in the head by a shot from Dallas forward Sam Steele and was i...
Maple Leafs Beat Out These 5 Teams In Marchenko Sweepstakes
The dust has settled on the blockbuster trade. Kirill Marchenko is a Toronto Maple Leaf , and Matthew Knies' long, uncertain offseason has finally culminated in his becoming a Columbus Blue Jacket. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs had to beat out five teams to land the Russian star sniper. The first question that many have asked, is why was Knies in so many trade rumors? Of course, the answer is fairly obvious: He was the Leafs' best (and only?) real trade asset to land ...
Top-3 Montreal Canadiens Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Montreal Canadiens are expecting to make some noise this season, but that doesn't mean their roster is a finished product. General manager Kent Hughes isn't shy to make big trades and heading into the new season, there's several Canadiens who are on the trade block. Here's the top-3 trade candidates who are most likely to be moved this season out of Montreal: Sam Montembeault Montembeault has been called the most likely player in the NHL to be traded first this season by multiple ins...
Report: Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer Rejected By Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been shopping forward Matthew Knies on the trade market since before last season's trade deadline. First, it was Brad Treliving, who almost shipped out the power forward to the rival Montreal Canadiens, and while that deal fell through last March, new GM John Chayka took over conversations once he took over the job. Reports indicate that Chayka started shopping Knies at the NHL Draft from Buffalo in June, and Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli confirmed the Leafs offered ...
Report: Oilers Have Checked In On Shane Wright
The Edmonton Oilers ' search for a right-shot center has led them to check in on a name few expected. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Monday's 32 Thoughts podcast that Edmonton has looked into Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, in addition to the previously reported interest in Montreal's Kirby Dach. "I wondered about Shane Wright for Edmonton, and I think they poked around, but I don't believe that's going to happen," Friedman said. Edmonton Needs The Help Right Now Head coach Mike Babco...
Report: Jason Robertson Trending Toward Long-Term Stars Extension
Jason Robertson's relationship with the Dallas Stars appears to have come through this summer's trade drama fully intact, and according to insider Frank Seravalli , that's a sign of where things are headed. "Sources indicated both sides remain on amicable terms despite the reported agreed-upon trade to Seattle," Seravalli wrote. "That's significant because there doesn't appear to be any lingering damage from the trade talks, leaving the door wide open for Robertson and Dallas to find common gr...
Report: Several Big-Name NHL Free Agents Nearing Decisions
A handful of recognizable NHL free agents are running out of time to sit unsigned, and according to insider David Pagnotta , decisions are coming fast. "We should get word on which multiple free agents have finally found new homes over the next few days," Pagnotta wrote in his Sunday column for The Fourth Period. "The likes of Michael Bunting, Patrik Laine, Carson Soucy (PTO in Columbus), Vladimir Tarasenko and Philipp Kurashev are evaluating options." Group That's Lingered Deep Into September...
Minnesota Wild place Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson on IR
The Minnesota Wild are starting the 2026-27 season shorthanded. The team announced on Monday, with rosters being finalized, that they'll be starting the new season with star defenceman Brock Faber, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson on the injured reserve. Faber, 24, was supposed to start year on the Wild's top d-pairing alongside Quinn Hughes. He entered concussion protocol last week after taking a puck to the side of the head during a preseason game. Faber was listed on the IR retroactive to la...
Top-3 Calgary Flames' Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
Welcome back to another edition of Top-3 Trade Candidates, as we make way to western Canada to check in on the Calgary Flames. The Flames are going to be one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, as they continue to rebuild, and try to refresh their roster before opening up a new arena. General manager Craig Conroy will be active in the trade market this season, as contending teams will be looking to poach his pending free agents. There's also been some talk about a defenceman or two on o...
Montreal Canadiens Trade Linked to Flames & Oilers
The Montreal Canadiens are a team to watch on the trade market, as their season opens Tuesday night in Toronto. While they are likely going to start the year carrying three goaltenders, with Sam Montembeault likely getting traded at some point, it's actually a forward that's creating a ton of trade buzz. Multiple insiders see Kirby Dach as a prime trade candidate this season. The former first-round pick has battled injuries throughout his career, and has yet to really carve himself out a role ...
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