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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 ...
RFA Simon Edvinsson No Longer Has Locker In Red Wings' Room As Contract Stalemate Goes On
Talk about being thrown into the fire. New Detroit Red Wings (Interim) GM Shawn Horcoff has had a difficult first couple of weeks on the job, dealing with the Dylan Larkin situation, and having to try to get top restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson under contract. And while the young D-man was with the team during training camp on a PTO because he didn't want to get left behind as the team readied itself for the season, opening night rosters have to be completed today, and Ed...
Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Pull Off 6-Player Blockbuster
It's official! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have pulled off a 6-player blockbuster trade, with Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies the headliners. BREAKING TRADE: TO: #Leafs Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, Elvis Merzlikins. TO: #CBJ Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2nd Rd Pick pic.twitter.com/D1M9oxxvhv — SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) September 28, 2026 The two teams, who had been in serious talks all afternoon, complete the deal that brings the el...
Report: Lightning Could Be 'At Their Limit' On Kucherov Offer
The season is about to begin, and Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov is heading into the final year of his deal still unsigned, as a pending unrestricted free agent. A bit of worry is now setting in amongst some observers of the team. Insider Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast on Monday that we could be at an impasse in negotiations, and the Lightning could be at their limit. "It's almost like [Julian] BriseBois said, I've either got a number I'm not willing...
Blues Lose Key Defenseman Logan Mailloux For Significant Period
This is not the way the St. Louis Blues wanted to enter the 2026-27 season. GM Alex Steen announced on Monday that one of their top defensemen, Logan Mailloux, will be lost for at least eight weeks after hand surgery. Steen says Mailloux is out with hand injury, successful procedure and will be reevaluated in 8 weeks. #stlblues — Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) September 28, 2026 The injury occured this weekend during a fight, in which Mailloux took exception to an incident involving h...
Maple Leafs In 'Deep Discussions' On Kirill Marchenko Trade
Significant movement on the Kirill Marchenko front on Monday afternoon, as the Toronto Maple Leafs are in 'deep discussions' with the Columbus Blue Jackets, per insider Elliotte Friedman. The Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko, per @FriedgeHNIC 👀 pic.twitter.com/79BwTIicAb — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 28, 2026 With Marchenko's reluctance to re-sign with the Blue Jackets as a restricted free agent after the season, the team has given...
NY Rangers’ Deal For Nikishin Fell Through For One Reason
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to kick off the season this week, without one of their top-six defenders from last year. Restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin, coming off his rookie year in the NHL, is playing hardball and wants a trade, with a huge new contract attached. It appears that the Canes did get a deal agreed upon with the New York Rangers, but Nikishin's camp put the kibosh on it. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the Canes and Rangers had the framework of a N...
NY Rangers’ Deal For Nikishin Fell Through For One Reason
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to kick off the season this week, without one of their top-six defenders from last year. Restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin, coming off his rookie year in the NHL, is playing hardball and wants a trade, with a huge new contract attached. It appears that the Canes did get a deal agreed upon with the New York Rangers, but Nikishin's camp put the kibosh on it. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the Canes and Rangers had the framework of a N...
Report: Flyers Eyeing Defensive Help Before Season
The Philadelphia Flyers may not be finished adding to their blue line before the season opens. David Pagnotta included a brief note on the situation in his Sunday column for The Fourth Period . "One team believed to be eyeing defensive depth: Philadelphia," Pagnotta wrote. The Timing Philadelphia's defense corps is already fairly set heading into the season, with Travis Sanheim, Cam York, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jamie Drysdale, and Nick Seeler occupying five roster spots. Stu Cowan: Re Canad...
Rangers Make Surprising Decision On Top Goalie Prospect
The New York Rangers made a gamble Sunday, placing goaltending prospect Dylan Garand on waivers as the team finalized its opening-night roster. Forward Taylor Raddysh was waived in the same round of moves. Garand now has until Monday to be claimed by any of the other 31 teams, and if he clears, he'll head to AHL Hartford rather than staying in New York's organization as a backup option. He appeared in three games for the Rangers last season and looked sharp, posting a 2-0-1 record with a 1...
Bruins Announce David Pastrnak As 28th Captain In Team History
The Boston Bruins announced on Sunday that forward David Pastrnak is the 28th captain. Following the short tenure of former captain Brad Marchand, Pastrnak will have a new edict: lead the team into the future. Originally selected 25th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, Pastrnak joined the team during the 2014-15 season as a rookie, playing 46 games, scoring 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) , and honing his skills in the AHL, playing 25 games in Providence. Pastrnak joined former Bruins...
Report: Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins At A Crossroads With Blue Jackets
It was reported by the Columbus Dispatch's own Brian Hedger that the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins ' relationship could be coming to an end. On Sunday morning, Hedger reported with the news that the goaltender the team was poised to put his house up in New Albany, Ohio up for sale. With one year left on his five-year, $5.4 million average annual value contract . ''Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his wife, Aleksandra, are selling their New Albany...
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