Sergei Bobrovsky is one of the most notable pending unrestricted free agents heading into the summer. While the 37-year-old has had a rough 2025-26 season, he should still generate interest this offseason if he hits the free-agent market due to his incredible resume. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Bobrovsky this offseason if the Florida Panthers do not re-sign him. Edmonton Oilers The Oilers certainly would be a team to watch if Bobrovsky ends up...
The Boston Bruins should be looking to add at least one top-six winger to their roster during the offseason. It is clear that they could use more skill in their top six, so it could be a busy summer for the Black and Gold. Because of this, let's look at three wingers who the Bruins should strongly consider targeting during the offseason. Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks With the Canucks being in a full rebuild, the possibility of Boeser being moved during the summer is certainly the...
It was quite the shock on Easter Sunday, when the New York Islanders pulled a rabbit (Easter bunny?) out of their hat, and replaced head coach Patrick Roy with longtime bench boss veteran Pete DeBoer. With only four games to play, the Islanders will have to make up a one-point deficit to get back into playoff positioning, either in the Metropolitan Division or a Wild Card spot. And with DeBoer reporting for his first day on the job on Monday, he opened up about the stunning t...
Amidst much speculation about his future after a very disappointing season, Tom Fitzgerald is OUT as New Jersey Devils president of hockey operations and GM. #BREAKING : New Jersey Devils Managing Partner David Blitzer announced today that Tom Fitzgerald will depart the organization. — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 6, 2026 After talking with (owner) David Blitzer, it was apparent to everyone that the best course of action is to move on for the benefit of the team,” Fitzgerald said. ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in turmoil, as the team's culture has been on display, and it's horrid. A captain unprotected, a sophomore NHL player ( Matthew Knies ) chirping at a former fourth-line center, and general manager Brad Treliving getting fired. The situation continues to degrade, as speculation rises about where captain Auston Matthews, a Gold Medal winner with Team USA in Milan-Cortina, could land next in the NHL. Matthews' entire career has been spent with the To...
Brendan Shanahan has been biding his time since being let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs from his job as team president one year ago. He joined the NHL’s hockey operations department in an advisory capacity and has served as a Hockey Canada consultant. But he's still anxious to get back to leading a team's hockey operations, and according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, the New Jersey Devils are the "best fit" if they look to bring in a new boss man. "The guy that's out ther...
TJ Hughes is one of the biggest names in college hockey this season. And he just happens to be a free agent. He's led the University of Michigan to the Frozen Four this coming weekend, for a chance at the national championship. Hughes was also named one of the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists, for a chance to be named the Hobey Baker Award winner as the top NCAA player of the year. Needless to say, there are plenty of NHL teams interested in signing t he Michigan captain, nearly the entir...
The names are flying fast and furious for the front office openings in Toronto. The latest word from insider Elliotte Friedman is that we shouldn't expect Doug Armstrong to be leaving St. Louis to take a position with the Maple Leafs . "The timing isn't right," the insider reports on his 32 Thoughts Podcast. But he does name two other intriguing candidates whom he has heard are possibilities. I think they want to try something a bit different... One name I do think is g...
Bruce Cassidy is looking for work after being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights. However, if one team offers him a coaching position this summer, reports are he's likely going to hold off, and look elsewhere. Insert the Toronto Maple Leafs. A team that has limited direction at the moment and is in search of a new general manager, after Brad Treliving was recently fired. There's speculation brewing that CEO Keith Pelley is also going to let Craig Berube go at the end of the season, and if there...
The New Jersey Devils are going to look much different heading into next season, and one player expect to see traded this offseason is veteran defenceman Dougie Hamilton. There's been a ton of drama surrounding Hamilton this season, and he was a healthy scratch mid-way through the season, and his agent lost his mind. There was a big drama-filled back and forth in the media, and at the end of the day, GM Tom Fitzgerald couldn't find a deal he liked ahead of the trade deadline, and Hamilton stay...
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very up and down season and their inconsistencies were felt throughout their entire lineup. Forward Nick Robertson was one Maple Leaf who wasn't able to produce throughout the entire season, and heading into the offseason, there's a good chance Robertson is moved. The former second-round pick asked for a trade last offseason, but Brad Treliving denied the request and signed him to a one-year deal. Head coach Craig Berube doesn't fully trust Robertson, so even thou...
The Minnesota Wild are in their win-now window and could look to make more big moves during the offseason because of it. The biggest roster need that they should be looking to address during the summer is a top-six center. Because of this, let's take a look at three centers who the Wild should make a push for during the offseason. Robert Thomas, St. Louis Blues With the Wild in need of a star center in their top six, it would not be shocking if they kicked tires on Thomas this summ...
Goaltending has been the Vegas Golden Knights' biggest weakness this season, and they should be looking for help between the pipes this offseason because of it. Due to this, let's take a look at three goalies who the Golden Knights should consider targeting this summer. Sergei Bobrovsky, Florida Panthers If Bobrovsky hits the free-agent market this summer, the Golden Knights certainly could be a team that pursues him. While the 37-year-old has had a tough 2025-26 season, his incredible r...
With the Toronto Maple Leafs having such a frustrating 2025-26 season, it is very likely that they will be making several changes to their roster this offseason. One trade candidate who should be watched closely during the offseason is defenseman Simon Benoit. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Benoit during the summer now. San Jose Sharks The Sharks should be on the hunt for defensive help this offseason, as they have several pending UFA bluel...
Getting fired with less than 10 games left in the NHL season is a trend nobody saw coming this season. Bruce Cassidy was let go in Vegas, and now Patrick Roy was fired on Long Island on Sunday, as GM's around the league aren't wasting any time making changes if things don't feel they way they should. Both teams were in playoff positions and needed a new voice heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Looking around the league, there's a few coaches who could be next to be let go from their teams....
Trying to salvage their season with just 4 games to play, the slumping New York Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with Pete DeBoer. #Isles News: New York Islanders General Manager and Executive Vice President Mathieu Darche announced today that Patrick Roy has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Peter DeBoer has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders. — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 5, 2026 Roy had two years left on his contract. He pos...
The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the biggest surprise teams this season, and they've been doing most of their damage without winger Patrik Laine. Laine's been out of the lineup for most of this season, dressing in just five games, recording one assist. The former second-overall pick is signed for $8.7 million AAV and is in the final season of his contract. There was a ton of speculation brewing that GM Kent Hughes was offering Laine in trades ahead of the deadline to help facilitate the...
Sounds like Scott Laughton's stay in Los Angeles is going to be a short one. The Kings center was acquired ahead of the trade deadline from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there's been a ton of speculation that Laughton would be looking to re-join the Leafs once free agency opens July 1. Maple Leafs head coach spoke about Laughton's future, which is a rare scene in the NHL to see another head coach talking about an opposing player re-joining this team in a couple of months. “I could see it, for s...
Following the 2026 NHL trade deadline, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was brought up as a potential dark-horse offseason trade candidate by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun . If the Predators end up embracing a rebuild and making Josi available, there is no question that he would generate a ton of interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could pursue Josi if he is made available during the offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings are struggling to take that ne...
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be making multiple changes to their roster after their disappointing 2025-26 season. One trade candidate who should be watched during the offseason is goaltender Anthony Stolarz. With the Maple Leafs now having a surplus of NHL-caliber goalies, the possibility of Stolarz getting dealt during the summer should not be ruled out. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Stolarz during the offseason. Philadelphia Flyers Could ...
The Ottawa Senators will certainly be a team to keep an eye on during the summer. One area on their roster that they should aim to improve during the offseason is the right side of their blueline. Due to this, let's take a look at three right-shot defensemen who the Senators should consider targeting during the offseason. Darren Raddysh, Tampa Bay Lightning If Raddysh ends up hitting the free-agent market this summer, it would not be surprising if the Senators were among the teams who ta...
Ever since it became official that Brad Treliving was relieved of his duties as GM by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the name of St. Louis Blues' executive Doug Armstrong has been linked as the top candidate for the Toronto job — whether that job be President of hockey ops, GM, or both. But on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night, insider Elliotte Friedman dropped the word that it doesn't seem like we're going to see Army setting up camp in Toronto. I mentioned Doug Armstrong, but it...
The Nashville Predators began their search for a new General Manager earlier this season when Barry Trotz announced he'd be stepping down. He and the front office are continuing their search, and word is they've tried to poach one of the most forward-thinking GMs in hockey. Only problem is, his current employers aren't interested in letting him go. Elliotte Friedman explains on Hockey Night in Canada: The Carolina Hurricanes wouldn't talk about it today, but I'm under the understanding.....
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the surprise teams this season, and that has a ton to do with newly minted head coach Rick Bowness. 'Bones' has the Blue Jackets playing a tough brand of hockey and they've been climbing the standings in the Eastern Conference, entering Saturday's games sitting in a tie for the second wild-card spot with 88 points. Even if they make the playoffs, there's going to be a few players who won't be back on the team next season, as change is inevitable in a ...
Get ready for a retool in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are hiring a search firm over the next two weeks to help with their general manager recruitment, and once the new GM is in place and at the helm, expect to see a series of roster changes coming this summer. The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade and CEO Keith Pelley doesn't feel the team needs to fully rebuild, and just wants to see a re-tool on the fly. With this in mind, here's five Maple Leafs who aren't expected back ...