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Report: 6 More Teams Interested in Dylan Larkin; List Could Expand Further
With the Dylan Larkin saga now about to spill into the start of the regular season, the Detroit Red Wings' former captain will have to wait out his trade request a bit longer and shift his 2026-27 into gear in the Motor City. But insider David Pagnotta reports on Sunday that several new teams may enter the mix, as his limited-but-expanding list hasn't yet produced a deal. Larkin may ultimately decide to expand his list further the longer this situation takes. And there remains plenty of ...
UFA Logan Stanley Finally Lands Free Agent Deal
Scratch one more remaining UFA off the board. Hulking blueliner Logan Stanley has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the New York Islanders. The New York Islanders have announced the signing of free agent Logan Stanley to a 1-year contract. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the AAV is set at $1.5M 🤝 After going the whole summer unsigned, Stanley has chosen to play on Long Island next season 🏒 pic.twitter.com/lR8fouvq5Z — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) September 27, 2026 The deal comes just three days ahead...
Bold Prediction Proposed For Kucherov's Next Destination
Nikita Kucherov, the reigning MVP of the league, is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning and the superstar forward are not close to any sort of agreement on an extension, though there is m utual interest and preliminary discussions have been had. But Kucherov, the two-time Hart Trophy winner, three-time Art Ross winner (scoring champion), two-time playoff scoring champion and two-time Stanley Cup champion, will be asking for a massive ...
Wild Defenseman Brock Faber Out After Friday Night's Chippy Match Against Stars
The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars play with an attitude on the ice , as the two teams have become earnest rivals. Both teams dwell in the Central Division, and the Wild have been, until recently, a bubble team led by forward Kirill Kaprizov, while the supporting cast has been grown year-by-year. Brock Faber was a top prospect added to the Wild's lineup after a trade with the LA Kings in June of 2022. In 2025-26, the Wild finished with a record of 46-24-12 and 104 points, and were defea...
Latest On Top 5 Remaining NHL Free Agents
Teams around the league are making their cuts and are in the process of finalizing their rosters. But for those with a need to fill, there are still some notable unrestricted free agents as we quickly approach opening night on the NHL schedule. Here's the latest on the top five: Vladimir Tarasenko "I heard that the Florida Panthers and him have been eyeing each other," reported Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast on Friday. "Makes sense... Played there, won a Cup there. Marchand is hu...
Top-3 Anaheim Ducks' Trade Candidates Heading Into 2026-27
Welcome to NHLTR trade candidates season preview, as we'll go into detail throughout the league on each team's top-3 trade candidates. From big names, bold takes, to expiring contracts, they'll be plenty to cover throughout both the Western, and Eastern Conference.For our first stop, we head down to sunny California and check in with the Anaheim Ducks. General manager Pat Verbeek has been put through the ringer this offseason, having to deal with a Leo Carlsson offer sheet from the Phil...
Report: New Team Emerges As Suitor For Blue Jackets Kirill Marchenko
Kirill Marchenko's list of suitors keeps growing, and Vegas is the newest name attached to it. Elliotte Friedman connected the Golden Knights to the Columbus Blue Jackets winger during Friday's episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman grouped Vegas alongside the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Seattle Kraken, and Winnipeg Jets as teams that have shown interest or checked in on Marchenko this offseason. Vegas Joins The Marchenko Sweepstakes Vegas has been connected to...
Report: Oilers Intent On Acquiring Canadiens' Kirby Dach
Kirby Dach's future in Montreal keeps getting murkier, and according to insider Frank Seravalli , one team in particular wants him badly. Seravalli reported that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have kept close tabs on Dach's situation throughout September. Edmonton's interest stands out above the rest. "The interest in Edmonton borders on drooling," Seravalli wrote. "The Oilers are intent on acquiring Dach at some point, whether that's before the season starts, at the March 1 trade dead...
Report: Bruins Made Trade Offer for Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko
The Boston Bruins reportedly did more than just kick the tires on Kirill Marchenko this year. Elliotte Friedman revealed on the 32 Thoughts podcast that Boston actually made Columbus a trade offer for the winger at some point. "Now, Columbus has got another situation. We'll see what they're going to do here. It's Marchenko," Friedman said. "I think teams have been circling around them. I heard Boston made an offer at one point." Why Boston Ultimately Went A Different Direction Friedman didn't ...
Calgary Flames sign Alex Nylander to one-year contract
Alex Nylander knows how to impress a front office. After joining the Calgary Flames on a professional tryout agreement before the start of camp, Nylander has now inked a one-year deal, worth $850,000. Homecoming 🙌 We've signed Alex Nylander to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $850,000! pic.twitter.com/6XGmMSXGyp — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 25, 2026 The deal is a two-way contract, and it's going to be tough for Nylander to carve himself out a permanent role on the big clu...
Ottawa Senators & Tampa Bay Lightning Complete Trade
The Ottawa Senators have added some goaltending depth, as the team announced on Friday, they've acquired goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Senators are sending back future considerations in the deal. Johansson was recently put on waivers, as the Lightning pushed him out with their offseason trade for Dennis Hildeby from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Johansson has spent the past three seasons as the backup to Andrei Vasilevskiy. Last season, the Swedish netminder p...
4 Teams Linked To Bruins Pending UFA Pavel Zacha
As a versatile middle-six forward, Boston Bruins' pending UFA Pavel Zacha will certainly have his suitors if he reaches unrestricted free agency next summer. Bruins GM Don Sweeney says there are ongoing negotiations, and he hopes to keep the veteran center. But Zacha's recent comments to the media at training camp were much more... mysterious. " Don knows where we stand. ... It's out of my control a little bit." With that, the rumor mill is churning on Zacha, and insider Nick Kypreos writes fo...
Goalie Carousel Continues On Waiver Wire: One Claimed, One Added
The goalie carousel is turning again on the waiver wire as we get closer to the start of the regular season. The Vancouver Canucks have claimed goaltender Leevi Meriläinen off waivers. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have claimed goaltender Leevi Meriläinen off of waivers from the Ottawa Senators. DETAILS | https://t.co/gdadi7psJo pic.twitter.com/v3uVD5cQjJ — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 25, 2026 Meriläinen, 24, played in 20 games for the Ottawa Senator...
Sabres Add Defensive Depth, Signing UFA Matt Grzelcyk
So much for a possible Logan Stanley reunion. The Buffalo Sabres, facing injuries to two of their top-four defensemen, have added some depth on the blueline by signing unrestricted free agent Matt Grzelcyk. The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year contract worth $850,000. pic.twitter.com/tdy66xTmTE — Buffalo Sabres PR (@SabresPR) September 25, 2026 It's a one-year deal worth $850,000. Buffalo temporarily lost Matthias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger in the...
2 Significant Developments For Nikishin Indicates Trade Coming Soon
Two significant developments on the Alexander Nikishin front are indicators that a trade or signing of some kind will be coming sooner rather than later for the Carolina Hurricanes ' unsigned RFA defenseman. To begin the day on Friday, Elliotte Friedman reported on the 32 Thoughts podcast that the second-year player has been granted permission to talk with other teams. Nikishin's an interesting one. Word came to me late on Thursday night, that he has permission to talk to some teams. I d...
Report: Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List — 3 New Teams Linked
As the Dylan Larkin drama continues to simmer in Detroit, it appears that he has added at least two, and up to four more destinations that he'd be willing to go to. Initially, we had heard that the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights were the teams he had approved, and then later the Dallas Stars appeared to be added. Now, Elliotte Friedman is reporting on the 32 Thoughts podcast the following: One of the things I heard about Larkin is that there are more tea...
Report: Jason Robertson Has Major Interest In Joining Pittsburgh
Jason Robertson's future in Dallas remains unresolved, and according to insider Nick Kypreos , Pittsburgh has real, specific reason to believe it's the team he wants to join. Kypreos reports Robertson remains on track to either reach unrestricted free agency next summer or be traded before then if a long-term agreement with the Stars isn't reached. Kypreos says the Penguins' offseason trade for Robertson's younger brother, Nick, was made for several reasons, including the belief it could...
Report: Kraken's Top Defenseman Becoming Trade Candidate
Vince Dunn is entering the final year of his contract with the Seattle Kraken , and according to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos , two other deals signed this summer have already reshaped what his next one could look like. Kypreos placed Dunn on his latest trade board, pointing to the market shift around him. "Nobody did Dunn a bigger favour than Bo Byram, who signed a long-term deal with Chicago this past summer with a $12.5 million AAV," Kypreos wrote. "Dunn also knows that Seattle's opening ...
Red Wings Alex DeBrincat Could Hit Trade Market
Alex DeBrincat's name is back on the radar around the league, and according to insider Nick Kypreos , the reason comes down to a clock that's already started running. Kypreos included DeBrincat on his latest trade board, tying the speculation to Detroit's ongoing search for stability at general manager. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff has now been empowered to make some big decisions, and Kypreos believes getting DeBrincat signed to an extension would represent a meaningful early win for him.&n...
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Taking Heat For Training Camp Effort Level
Dylan Larkin's been stripped of his captaincy, is looking to get out of Detroit, and meanwhile, Red Wings training camp continues, and from all accounts, it looks like Larkin has checked out. Larkin's been blasted in the media and from the Red Wings' fan base after videos continue to surface online of training camp battle drills, and it's obvious to everyone, Larkin isn't interested in engaging one bit. Things are going to get even more awkward if that continues, and don't be surprised to see ...
Toronto Maple Leafs Place 8 Players On Waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up for the 2026-27 season, which means some tough roster decisions are being made. Thursday was no different, as the team announced they've waived eight players. Waivers today: https://t.co/so7qgeK2D3 Everyone on waivers yesterday cleared. Players still expected to be waived prior to opening rosters: https://t.co/QZYUvdZJEP pic.twitter.com/1C3x71uo6A — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) September 24, 2026 Most notably, forward Steven Lorentz and defenceman Philippe Myer...
San Jose Sharks Reject Winnipeg Jets Trade Offer
The Winnipeg Jets have been trying to trade goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for months, and haven't been able to find a deal they like. Hellebuyck demanded a trade during his exit interview after last season, and if he's moved at some point early on, it sounds like there's been plenty of back and forth with the San Jose Sharks. While there's certainly been plenty of discussions between the two clubs, the Jets are asking for young center Michael Misa in the trade package, which is something Sharks...
Done Deal: Adam Fantilli & Columbus Blue Jackets Come To Terms on 6-Year Deal
After an entire offseason of wrangling, and a full week missed of training camp, Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets finally have themselves a deal. ADAM’S LOCKED IN FOR 6 MO YEARS!!!! 🤩 We’ve signed F Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract! 📝 https://t.co/JhmKMRS0y7 CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/Y3gQCehdo0 — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 24, 2026 It's a six-year contract with a $13.75 million AAV for the Jackets' top-line center. The deal comes...
Another Massive Winnipeg Jets Name Hits The Trade Board, Notable Team Linked
The Connor Hellebuyck situation drags on, as the three-time Vezina-winning goalie is currently suspended for not reporting to camp. He wants a trade, but the Jets, of course, want a huge return. If Hellebuyck does eventually get moved, it could have a domino effect on the Winnipeg roster. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos has unveiled his first trade board of the new season, and Mark Schiefele is the most shocking name to pop up. With so much attention on Hellebuyck, very few are asking what this...
3 Teams 'Poised' To Work Out Deal With Blue Jackets For Marchenko
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell is standing his ground with pending UFA sniper Kirill Marchenko. While the Russian forward has made it pretty clear that he has no interest in re-signing in Columbus long-term—he's a restricted free agent after the season—Waddell has reiterated that he will not be coerced into making a trade he doesn't want to make. He's standing firm and if somebody wants Marchenko, they'll have to come and get him, for the right price. Waddell on Kirill...