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Alex Ovechkin Reacts To Capitals' Splashy Additions, Rumors On Future Emerge
There's a lot of debate around hockey about what the impact of the big splashy trade additions the Washington Capitals made this week will have on Alex Ovechkin's future. Some say that adding Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou is an obvious nod to the fact that Ovi will be retiring, and the Caps need to replace his missing offense. But a quote from head coach Spencer Carbery could fuel hopes that it means the opposite, and Ovechkin would be excited about coming back and joining those guys. ...
Maple Leafs Among 2 Canadian Teams With Interest in UFA Mason Marchment
There were reports this month that pending unrestricted free agent Mason Marchment will be going to market on July 1st, as the Columbus Blue Jackets have not been able to come to terms with the big forward on an extension. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period suggested that " barring a significant change in talks, Marchment is heading to market...(and is) prepared to leave Columbus." The latest news on the 6'5" forward with the heavy, two-way game, is that two prominent Canadian teams are...
Hurricanes Linked To Werenski AND Hellebuyck
Let's just say that the Stanley Cup Champions are not sitting on their laurels. According to a report Friday morning from insider Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast , he believes the Carolina Hurricanes have their sights set on Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. We've heard over the last few days that Werenski, with two years left on his contract, and the Jackets management will meet after the Draft to discuss the future. Columbus believes th...
NHLTR Final Top-5 Mock Draft: Gavin McKenna to Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the clock. The 2026 NHL Draft is live from Buffalo, New York on Friday night, and considering all the trades we've seen throughout the week, it's setting up to be an entertaining night. The Maple Leafs surprisingly own the first overall pick, and all signs are pointing to them drafting Gavin McKenna. After that, we have a lot of teams trying to trade into the top-5, including the Maple Leafs who are trying to trade into the top-10. It's going to be a wild and wha...
2 Teams Making Final Trade Offers for Mason McTavish
Mason McTavish's days as an Anaheim Duck are coming to an end. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has been fielding trade calls for over a month, trying to find the right deal to move his disgruntled forward. There's been plenty of speculation about Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals, but reports have surfaced stating the Ducks are down to two offers, and the talks are with the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Hearing it’s the Blues and Rangers that have ...
Jason Robertson Turns Down Massive Sign-And-Trade From Blues
The St. Louis Blues took a massive swing at Jason Robertson, and the Dallas Stars winger turned it down before it could become a deal. Per Jeff Marek , the Blues attempted to acquire Robertson with a trade package that included multiple first-round picks, but the deal collapsed because Robertson preferred not to sign in St. Louis. The Blues own picks No. 11, 15, 16, and 29 in the first round of the June 26-27 draft in Buffalo, giving them the draft capital to construct exactly that kind of m...
Canadiens Making Trade Calls For Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the busiest teams in the NHL this offseason, and their latest target is a Columbus Blue Jackets star. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that the Canadiens are curious about Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets winger entering the final year of his contract before becoming a restricted free agent. Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton spoke on the team's aggressive approach when speaking to media this week, even if he stopped short of ...
Canadiens & Canucks In Trade Talks
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to build on their run to the Eastern Conference Final, and one name keeps resurfacing as a target. Jake DeBrusk. Per Jimmy Murphy of The Sick Podcast , an NHL source confirmed the Canadiens have expressed interest in the Vancouver Canucks winger, and it is not the first time. "The Canadiens have looked into DeBrusk this offseason and that's not the first time they have," the source told Murphy. "They looked into signing him when he was an unrestricted fre...
Report: Jason Robertson Rejects Insane Offer From Seattle Kraken
The Jason Robertson drama just reached insane new heights. The Dallas Stars ' restricted free agent remains a prime trade candidate after turning down an absolutely insane offer from the Seattle Kraken . Insider Elliotte Friedman reports this evening that the Kraken were granted permission to speak with the Stars' 40-goal sniper about a potential sign-and-trade. Seattle offered him an eight-year contract at a $15 million AAV. He rejected the offer. It’s believed the two teams had worked ...
New Jersey Devils Offering Jacob Markstrom in Trade Talks
There's already been a goalie trade this summer, and all signs are pointing to another one in the coming week. New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is currently on the trade market, as new general manager Sunny Mehta would like to reshape his crease. Nick Kypreos: It’s not clear what the market is for Jacob Markstrom at this stage, but the Devils are in the process of figuring that out - Sportsnet (6/22) Markstrom, 36, has two seasons left on his contract at $6 million AAV, and owns a ...
Report: Ducks & Rangers In 'Advanced Discussions' On Mason McTavish
Mason McTavish trade talk has been hot and heavy this offseason, with a number of teams involved. Thursday evening, a report from insider Frank Seravalli tells us that the Anaheim Ducks & New York Rangers are engaged in 'advanced discussions' on a trade for the embattled pivot. Sources say #FlyTogether and #NYR have engaged in advanced discussions on a trade for Mason McTavish. To be clear, the trade is NOT done. But this is a distinct possibility worth watching. — Frank Seravalli (@fran...
Dallas Stars Reject Multiple Trade Offers
The Dallas Stars are talking trade with several teams, but if you think pending restricted free-agent forward Jason Robertson is getting trade, you may want to think again. Multiple reports have surfaced on Thursday stating the Stars are interested in signing Robertson to a long-term lucrative contract, and talks are ongoing. Robertson's holding out for a serious pay raise heading into his next deal, and his AAV could be upwards of $14 million per season. Pierre LeBrun: Re Jason Robertso...
Toronto Maple Leafs Reject Multiple Trade Offers
Toronto Maple Leafs are open for business, but that doesn't mean general manager John Chayka is going to cave in to trade offers he's not interested in. The Leafs GM admitted on Thursday he's received several trade offers for the first-overall draft pick at Friday's draft, but he's going to be using the pick, and it's very likely going to be Gavin McKenna selected with the top pick. Chayka has several irons in the fire at the moment and the trade talks have intensified the last few days. The L...
Report: 6 Teams Linked As Multiple Clubs Reach Out To Red Wings on Alex DeBrincat
While Dylan Larkin is the subject of most of the calls being fielded by Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman these days, that's not the only big name that could potentially be on the way out of the Motor City. The Fourth Period has confirmed some of the buzz surrounding top scorer Alex DeBrincat. As the Detroit Red Wings navigate talks with teams about captain Dylan Larkin, some clubs are also inquiring about the potential availability of sniper Alex DeBrincat. It is unclear if the Red Win...
Hurricanes' Offer To Jets For Connor Hellebuyck Revealed
The Connor Hellebuyck buzz keeps getting louder. He hasn't officially requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, but since that is the growing trend in the NHL these days, we assume it won't be long. In the meantime, we're getting an insider's report that the Stanley Cup champions have now made a legitimate offer to the Jets to try to land the best goalie in hockey. Frank Seravalli has released his latest Trade Targets board, and says that the Carolina Hurricanes made a big pitch for Hellebuyck...
Report: Sabres Had Bidding War For Byram Between 3 Teams
The Buffalo Sabres landed a stunning haul for defenseman Bowen Byram this week, scoring the 4th overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft, a second-rounder, plus the under-the-radar pickup of 6'8" D-man Louis Crevier, while also unloading the contract of Jordan Greenway. Now we're learning why the cost to acquire Byram was so high. According to i nsider Elliotte Friedman, on The Fan Hockey Show , Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen had a nice bidding war going amongst the Chicago Blackhawks, New Y...
NHL Trade: Avalanche & Blue Jackets Complete Trade For Valeri Nichushkin
The Columbus Blue Jackets were in the market to add a top-six forward, and have done so. They've acquired right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for three picks in upcoming drafts. Full trade details: To #CBJ : RW Valeri Nichushkin To #GoAvsGo : 2026 2nd Round Pick 2027 3rd Round Pick 2028 5th Round Pick — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 25, 2026 Colorado gets Columbus's second-round pick, 43rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with a third-round pick (2027) and a...
Report: Blues Take One Big Name Off The Trade Block
The St. Louis Blues finally traded Jordan Kyrou this week after so many months on the trade block. They dealt Justin Faulk at the deadline back in March. But as everyone around hockey knows, several other big names have been available since mid-season. That includes goaltender Jordan Binnington, center Robert Thomas and defenseman Colton Parayko. Earlier this month, we were told that Thomas was staying put in St. Louis . He was now unavailable. Now, we're learning that Parayko, too, is O...
Maple Leafs Checking In On Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on something big this offseason, and one of the names now attached to them is the best goaltender in the world. Marco D'Amico reported that the Maple Leafs have been in contact with the Winnipeg Jets to inquire about Connor Hellebuyck, with David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Darren Dreger of TSN both confirming Toronto is exploring a significant move under new GM John Chayka. Some traction on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks. Florida still looking into thi...
Wild Keep Dangling One Name In Dylan Larkin Trade Offer
The Minnesota Wild have spent their entire quarter-century of existence searching for a true first-line center, and Dylan Larkin's trade request has given them their clearest shot yet at landing one. The price would start with their most valuable young asset. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , Wild GM Bill Guerin is looking to add up front and has been dangling young center Danila Yurov as a primary piece in a package for a center, while also being willing to move at least one future ...
Edmonton Oilers & Philadelphia Flyers To Discuss Trade
The Edmonton Oilers and Rasmus Ristolainen have a history, and it appears the two sides are circling each other once again. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , the Oilers have been named as a team likely to be interested in acquiring the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman this summer, reigniting a pursuit that nearly came together at the trade deadline in March before Edmonton pivoted to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago instead. The Nurse Connection Edmonton's interest is tied to the Darnell Nur...
Sabres Lock Up Key RFA Zach Benson To Long-Term Deal
The Buffalo Sabres took care of two huge pieces of business on Wednesday, first completing a sign-and-trade that sent Alex Tuch to Washington , then locking up their most important restricted free agent, Zach Benson, to a long-term deal. BUFFALO BENNY ⚔️ Zach Benson has signed a seven-year contract with the @BuffaloSabres ! Powered by @SAP pic.twitter.com/Hm9oYlqEOd — NHL (@NHL) June 25, 2026 It's a seven-year deal with a $7.5 million AAV. A strong move for both the Sabres and player. Be...
Report: Buffalo Sabres Checking In On Rangers' Vincent Trocheck
The Buffalo Sabres traded away Buffalo native Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade today. But according to rumors surrounding New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck , they're not done yet. According to a report from The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, the Sabres are one of multiple teams that have engaged with the Rangers regarding their top-six center, Trocheck. Talks involving NYR centre Vincent Trocheck seem to have picked up a bit today. Some noise surroun...
Report: Matthew Knies Talks 'Intensifying', Two New Teams Linked
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said recently that a Matthew Knies trade would be "not probable", and that it would be " a tough bar to hurdle.” It appears, right now, that two rival teams are trying their hardest to hurdle that bar. Word of discussions with Buffalo and the 4th overall pick. San Jose also said to be of interest here as well. Montreal remains interested, but hard to compete with the above teams. https://t.co/OAwk8WMzg1 — Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) June 24, 2026 According to i...
NHL Trade: Predators & Avalanche Complete Deal For Jack Drury
The trading frenzy this week continues in the NHL, as the Colorado Avalanche have traded center Jack Drury to the Nashville Predators for a couple of former first-round picks. Full trade details, per sources: To #preds : Jack Drury Chase Bradley 2029 COL 3rd Round Pick To #GoAvsGo : Zachary L’Heureux Fedor Svechkov — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 24, 2026 Along with Drury, the Avs send Chase Bradley and a third-round pick in 2029 to Nashville, in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zacha...