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Penguins Could Have Difficult Decision To Make With Erik Karlsson
Heading into the last year of his contract, what does the future hold for 36-year-old Erik Karlsson? Will he finish the 2026-27 season in Pittsburgh? And how about after that? The Athletic's Josh Yohe was asked what the Penguins might have in mind with the veteran blueliner, who had an excellent renaissance season after his first year in Pittsburgh went so poorly. If they aren’t having a very good season come January or February, Karlsson should almost certainly be traded, especially if ...
Cal Foote Has Contract Cancelled 2 Days After Signing
Former NHL defenseman Cal Foote, who was one of the five acquitted players who had been charged with sexual assault in the 2018 Canadian World Juniors case, has had his contract in Sweden cancelled just two days after signing it. Two days after signing Cal Foote, Swedish team Färjestad BK has backed out of the agreement. The club says it heard concerns, disappointment and questions about the signing. Foote was acquitted of sexual assault charges last summer stemming from the 2018 Canadian worl...
Rangers' Matt Rempe's Bold Statement About 2026-27 Season
The New York Rangers finished the 2025-26 season in underwhelming fashion, eighth in the Metropolitan Division under head coach Mike Sullivan. Sullivan was sold as a coach who could help return the team to glory, but finished the season with a record of 34-39-9 and 77 points. A meager showing from what Peter Laviolette did with the team, taking them to their peak, winning a Presidents' Trophy in 2023-24. Now, with subtractions of Artemi Panarin, Jonathan Quick (retired) , and Vincent Tro...
Pittsburgh Penguins Had Draft-Day Deals Rejected
The Pittsburgh Penguins tried very hard to make a trade at the NHL Draft in Buffalo last month, but Kyle Dubas wasn't able to finalize any moves. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Dubas tried hard to move up from #22 at the NHL Draft, and despite his efforts, which included some veteran forwards to make it happen, no deal was accepted. Dubas wanted to get into the top-10 of the draft, and many are shocked he wasn't able to pull something off. Josh Yohe: Re Penguins: There’s little doubt [...
St. Louis Blues Rejecting Offseason Trade Offers
The St. Louis Blues have made some significant changes to their roster over the past six months, but one player who won't be traded ahead of next season - Robert Thomas. Thomas has seen his name all over trade rumors these past few months, and while some insiders thought it was a done deal to see St. Louis move their number-one center, it's been confirmed that Thomas and Blues' management have reconciled their differences, and both sides are focused on a long-term relationship. Thomas, 27, is ...
Insider Projects Matvei Michkov's Next Contract AAV
It was a tough sophomore season for Matvei Michkov with the Philadelphia Flyers. So much so, that some around town were even suggesting a trade could be in order, until GM Danny Briere shut down the talk shortly after their season ended. But if the 21-year-old Russian is sticking around after his entry-level contract expires at the end of next season, what could it cost the Flyers? That's the question that was asked of Flyers insider Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff . After ...
Big Update On Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat Trade Rumors
The Detroit Red Wings have spent the offseason fielding calls on captain Dylan Larkin, but he is not the only star drawing interest, and the latest update on Alex DeBrincat suggests he may not be going anywhere. While teams continue to inquire, a fresh report indicates the sniper is likely to stay in Detroit as long as the Red Wings are willing to pay him. Where The Rumors Started Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , as Detroit navigated trade talks surrounding Larkin, several clubs a...
Teams Keeping A Close Eye On Wild's Quinn Hughes Situation
The Minnesota Wild have one piece of business that towers over everything else this offseason, and the rest of the league is watching how it plays out. Quinn Hughes remains unsigned beyond the 2026-27 season, and until the star defenseman either agrees to an extension or is dealt, rival teams will keep a close eye on the situation in Minnesota. The good news for the Wild is that talks are finally heating up. Negotiations Restarting Per Michael Russo of The Athletic , GM Bill Guerin is me...
Insider: Will Smith Extension With Sharks Will Depend On Player On Rival Team
The San Jose Sharks got a huge piece of business done on Wednesday, signing superstar center Macklin Celebrini to that huge $18.8 million AAV deal. That nudges him ahead of the Anaheim Ducks ' Leo Carlsson on the NHL's salary chart (though Celebrini's doesn't kick in until 2027-28. Carlsson will remain king for the coming year). The next huge extension the Sharks will have to worry about is 21-year-old Will Smith. He became eligible on July 1st as he gets set to enter the final year of h...
Macklin Celebrini Signs Record-Setting Sharks Extension
The San Jose Sharks have locked up the centerpiece of their franchise. The team announced Wednesday that Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year contract extension worth $94 million. The deal carries an $18.8 million average annual value, making the 20-year-old the highest-paid player in the NHL when it kicks in for the 2027-28 season. A New Salary Ceiling The number resets the top of the league. Celebrini's $18.8 million AAV surpasses the $18 million Anaheim's Leo Carlsson recently s...
Ryan Reaves Isn't Done, Seeking One More NHL Opportunity
Ryan Reaves is not ready to hang them up just yet. The 39-year-old enforcer, who remains an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the San Jose Sharks , made it clear he wants to play one more year during a recent appearance on TSN 1050's First Up. "I just think I've got one more left in the tank," Reaves said. Chasing 1,000 Games Reaves sits at 962 career games, meaning he is just 38 shy of the 1,000-game mark, a plateau reached only 425 times in NHL history and a rare ...
Blues Reignite Trade Interest In Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin
The St. Louis Blues are still circling Alexander Nikishin, and the young defenseman remains one of the more intriguing names on the market. Per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic , the Blues continue to have interest in the Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent, but only if the price lands somewhere they like. Nearly a month into free agency, Nikishin is one of just 10 restricted free agents around the league without a deal for 2026-27. Why Carolina Might Move Him Shortly before the 2...
Report: A 'Wide Gap' in Senators Extension Talks With Drake Batherson
Drake Batherson is coming off a career-best season, with 33 goals and 71 points. With one year remaining on his six-year deal, he has been eligible for an extension since July 1st. But reports are that he & the Ottawa Senators have a 'wide gap' still in contract talks. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , if he makes it to July 1st next summer (i.e. as an unrestricted free agent), the price tag will be enormous. Batherson is expected by league executives to com...
Insider Proposes 4 Candidates To Replace Steve Yzerman as Red Wings' GM
The Detroit Red Wings are still on the hunt for a new hockey boss to replace Steve Yzerman, who is stepping down. Jeff Marek has taken on the task of proposing four candidates that he feels might be good fits in the Motor City. On Daily Faceoff's The Sheet podcast on Tuesday, Marek first had to address his idea floated last week that went viral of whether the Red Wings would "consider" former longtime Detroit goalie Jim Rutherford for the job. He was just speculating, and has no intel that t...
Stunning Development Surrounding Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement from the NHL back in June after 16 seasons. But is that definite? Now that his old running mate from those three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks has officially returned to the Windy City, maybe Toews is rethinking things? Patrick Kane himself said he's tried to talk Toews into joining him on the Hawks. Patrick Kane on @pardonmytake talking about convincing Jonathan Toews to return to Chicago: "I said, 'Hey, maybe you come back f...
Extension Coming For Lightning's Nikita Kucherov
The Tampa Bay Lightning have a long list of offseason business, and keeping their franchise cornerstone tops it. Per Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, re-signing reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov remains a top priority, and the intention of both sides is to keep the superstar winger in Tampa Bay long-term. "I'll reiterate that we would like Nikita to stay here, he would like to stay here," BriseBois told reporters. Why It Hasn't Happened Yet Kucherov became eligible to sign an extension on J...
Connor McDavid Speaks Out On Darnell Nurse Trade
The media caught up with Connor McDavid at Zach Hyman's charity golf event this week, and the former spoke out for the first time on this summer's loss of his longtime Edmonton Oilers teammate, defenseman Darnell Nurse. The 12-year Oilers blueliner was dealt on July 1st to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and the draft rights to prospect Zachary Sharp. McDavid said he was " extremely disappointed" to hear of the Nurse trade. Connor McDavid s...
Montreal Canadiens & Anaheim Ducks Complete 1-for-1 Trade
It may not be the biggest trade made this offseason, but the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks have completed some offseason business. The two teams announced on Monday they've finalized a deal that sees the Canadiens acquire winger Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks in exchange for winger Sean Farrell. Both players are currently restricted free agents, and have likely made it known they'd appreciate a change of scenery. Both Farrell and Pastujov received qualifying offers from their original te...
3 Goaltenders Most Likely To Be Traded Next Season
The NHL's trade market has slowed down considerably these past few days, but that doesn't mean conversations aren't still ongoing. There's been several huge trades already this offseason, and there's still a few trade demands from some big players that haven't been solved. Heading into next season, let's showcase a few goaltenders you should have on your trade radar, as these three goalies are the three most likely to be traded during the 2026-27 NHL season: Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadie...
Adam Fantilli's Extension Close — AAV Projected By Blue Jackets Analyst
Following the blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet signing and eventual matching by the Anaheim Ducks, many thought that his $18 million AAV might become the new norm for any upcoming contracts for young NHL stars. That, however, does not seem to be the case. Connor Bedard, who was selected at No. 1 to Carlsson's No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, signed with the Chicago Blackhawks for a fair bit less. Granted, it's still a pretty healthy number, at a $15 million AAV on a five-year deal. According...
Cutter Gauthier Holding Out For Massive Contract
The Anaheim Ducks still have one major piece of offseason business to finish, and it is proving complicated. Cutter Gauthier remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, and his asking price has climbed significantly after teammate Leo Carlsson reset the franchise's salary structure. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Gauthier initially wanted between $10 million and $11 million per season, but his asking price is now around $15 million annually. The Carlsson Effect The jump traces...
UFA Evgenii Dadonov Has Multiple Teams Interested — But Not In NHL
After 12 years in the NHL, Russian forward Evgenii Dadonov's days may be coming to an end in North America. An unrestricted free agent at the worst possible time after a one-goal season (24 games), there is unsurprisingly very little interest on the market for the 37-year-old. A Russian report indicates that Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL is interested in the player's services, and that the feeling is mutual. The former New Jersey Devils forward is the team's top choice for a ...
Top 3 Destinations For John Tortorella, Who Says He's Not Done Coaching
Head coach John Tortorella stepped in with a handful of games to go in the regular season and proceeded to take the Vegas Golden Knights all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals, before falling in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes. But virtually the minute the Finals came to a close, it's been revealed, the Golden Knights told Torts, essentially, 'Thanks, it's been nice,' and sent him on his way, telling him that they would be installing Ryan Craig behind the bench for next season....
One Team Would Only Be Willing To Take Patrik Laine on a PTO
There's a seven-time 20-goal scorer on the free agent market, but the actual 'market' for him still appears to be kind of tepid. Very tepid, in fact. Patrik Laine is still out there, and while one or two teams have come up in rumors, there's no rush to get him signed. One club, the New York Islanders , would only have interest in even taking a look at Laine if it doesn't cost them anything, per Stefan Rosner of The Elmonters . From what I’ve been told, the Islanders did have conver...
Report: Still ‘Animosity’ Between Dallas Stars & Jason Robertson
The Dallas Stars and RFA Jason Robertson kicked the can down the road last week, signing a one-year, $12 million contract for the 2026-27 season. He will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The two sides can still get back to negotiating an extension as of January 1st. But will they? Or will a trade still be in the offing? Insider David Pagnotta said on the DFO Rundown this week that this was more of a "let's just get this done" kind of thing, and that there's still some...
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