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Reaction Exploding Around Hockey As Mike Babcock Named New Oilers Head Coach
Well, there it is. It's now official. Mike Babcock is the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The NHL finished its investigation over the weekend into his brief and controversial run with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 and gave the embattled coach the thumbs-up to return. The @EdmontonOilers have hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach ๐ต๐ pic.twitter.com/AniyZMVA5D โ NHL (@NHL) June 23, 2026 DJ Smith has also been named as an assistant coach. Babcock made it clear at...
Insider Links Top Team To Trade For Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Carolina Hurricanes just won the Stanley Cup, and they may already be hunting for an upgrade in net. Darren Dreger of TSN linked the Hurricanes to Connor Hellebuyck on Overdrive this week, identifying Carolina as a potential destination for the Winnipeg Jets goaltender and pointing to a specific roster piece that could make a deal work. "Carolina could be a stop for Connor Hellebuyck," Dreger said. "They've got some interesting young guys who are unprotected, like Seth Jarvis, who's from...
Canucks & Blues In Massive Trade Talks
The St. Louis Blues have become one of the more active teams in the early offseason rumor mill, and the latest link connects them to Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Per CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal , the Blues are among the teams that have shown interest. "Somebody told me this morning that St. Louis is sniffing around Pettersson," Dhaliwal said. "I'm looking into it to see if it's true. The way it's been told to me is if the Canucks think they have a deal for Pettersson that makes sense ...
Report: Mason Marchment Finished In Columbus, Heading to Open Market
When Mason Marchment arrived in Columbus, he began his Blue Jackets run with nine goals in his first 12 games and 16 points in 16 games. It seemed, at one time, that he'd be the one pending unrestricted free agent that the Jackets would be loath to let go to market. However, according to insider David Pagnotta , it appears that Marchment's time with the Blue Jackets could be done, as there will be no extension reached before July 1, and he'll be hitting free agency and "prepared to...
Report: Dylan Larkin Requests Trade to Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings could be in for a draft-week blockbuster, as reports are surfacing stating Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested to be traded to the Stars. Nick Kypreos: It appears Dylan Larkin's destination of choice is Dallas - Sportsnet (6/22) Larkin and general manager Steve Yzerman have not seen eye to eye for years, as the Red Wings captain wasn't thrilled with how the roster was being managed, and more specifically, the lack of deadline deals that were made...
Toronto Maple Leafs Including Brandon Carlo In Trade Offers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to reshape their blueline, and right-handed defenceman Brandon Carlo is a prime trade candidate to be moved this offseason. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka stated immediately after taking the job that he's going to concentrate on retooling Toronto's blueline, and that stems a lot from feedback from John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews, who all reportedly had mentioned during exit interviews before Chayka arrived, that they felt t...
Boston Bruins Legend Patrice Bergeron Inducted Into Hockey Hall Of Fame
The Boston Bruins ' Patrice Bergeron is a Stanley Cup champion, six-time Selke Trophy winner, King Clancy award winner, and Mark Messier Leadership award winner. Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL at the end of 2023. Since then, we've not heard much from Bergeron's camp, other than a rare public appearance of that sort. The team With a slew of hardware to his name, the Bruins superstar made it into the Hockey Hall of Fame during the first year of his nomination.&n...
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Could Be Requesting Trade
After Brady Tkachuk forced his way out of Ottawa, it sounds like Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman, and Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski could be next. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, there's internal conversations ongoing in Columbus about Werenski's future and there's a lot of speculation brewing that he'd like a change of scenery. Werenski has only two years left on his current deal, paying him $9.5 million AAV and he holds a no-movement clause until next summer, when he'll be asked to ...
Shocking Team Linked To Jason Robertson, As Contract Ask Reaches Astronomical Proportions
We originally heard that Dallas Stars' restricted free agent Jason Robertson was looking for 'Mikko Rantanen money' on his next contract. That was suggesting a $12 million+ AAV would be needed. But now we're getting a report from insiders Pierre LeBrun and David Pagnotta that Robertson's ask is soaring far past that, into astronomical proportions. LeBrun told the crew on TSN Overdrive Monday that Robertson's contract ask would "open eyes." And probably have them bulging, if t...
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz
The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in signing free-agent goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky on July 1, which could mean former starter Anthony Stolarz is on the trade block. Even with Joseph Woll being moved earlier in the offseason, John Chayka has made a point that he'd like to reshape the blueline and upgrade in net, and Stolarz is a prime trade candidate. The Maple Leafs have two young netminders in Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov, who both starred in the AHL this season, leading the Toron...
4 Trade Targets Listed As Senators Going 'Big Game Hunting' After Dealing Tkachuk
The Ottawa Senators & Florida Panthers shocked the hockey world on Sunday with the blockbuster move of Brady Tkachuk to Ft. Lauderdale to join his brother. But the all-draft assets return that Ottawa got isn't the end of this story. Insider Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen fully expects Sens GM Steve Staios now to take some of those assets and go "Big Game Hunting" to try to find some significant scoring help. A league executive told him that the Senators "were actively seeking...
Insider Links Pending UFA Sergei Bobrovsky To Maple Leafs
Insider Elliotte Friedman told the crew on the NHL Network Sunday night that he's heard that "it's unlikely that Sergei Bobrovsky will be back" in Florida next season. With that, the rumors of the pending UFA goalie's next destination can continue, and the Friedge even dropped a big one himself on his 32 Thoughts podcast on Monday, saying he 'wouldn't be shocked' if the two-time Stanley Cup champion netminder wound up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. ๐จ Sergei Bobrovsky could emerge as...
Oilers Lock In Another Pending UFA, Connor Murphy Gets Long-Term Deal
For the second day in a row, the Edmonton Oilers have gotten a long-term commitment from one of their key unrestricted free agents, signing defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year deal worth $20.5 million ($4.1M AAV). MURPH ๐ The #Oilers have signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract with an AAV of $4.1 million. pic.twitter.com/7avMhxiYDt โ Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 22, 2026 Murphy gets a full no-move clause for the first three years of the deal, then it revert...
Blockbuster Senators Trade Sends Brady Tkachuk To Join Brother Matthew With Panthers
In an insane move that is absolutely shocking, but at the same time, frankly, is not unexpected, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is heading to the Florida Panthers in a blockbuster trade to join his brother Matthew. Hearing that the Florida Panthers are getting close to acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators. I believe Ottawa will get three first-round picks and a second-round pick in the deal if finalized. More to come. โ Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 21, 2026 Ottawa wil...
Seattle Kraken Re-Sign Bobby McMann in 2nd Big Move Of The Day
Addressing their offense was the biggest priority of the offseason for the Seattle Kraken, and they've now taken two huge steps to that end on Sunday. The Seattle Kraken are signing Bobby McMann to an extension, per @TheFourthPeriod . pic.twitter.com/rShDZFpYjR โ PuckEmpire (@puckempire) June 21, 2026 Insiders Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta both dropped the news late Sunday afternoon that the Kraken have re-signed their crucial trade deadline acquisition, avoiding a trip to free ag...
NHL Trade: Kraken & Panthers Completing Deal For Mackie Samoskevich
The Florida Panthers needed to move off some money, and the Seattle Kraken are looking to bolster their offensive potential. With that, insider David Pagnotta is reporting that the two sides are completing a trade to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle. The Seattle Kraken are acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, per @TheFourthPeriod Samoskevich had 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games last season. pic.twitter.com/YRDncuENTL โ NHLMuse (@NHL_Muse) June 21, 2026 The full trade loo...
Oilers Sign Jason Dickinson To Big Extension
The Edmonton Oilers have made their first signing of the offseason, bringing back pending unrestricted free agent Jason Dickinson on a big five-year extension. BIG JASON ENERGY ๐ The #Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract with an AAV of $4.0 million. pic.twitter.com/HF5yMk4QLw โ Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 21, 2026 The deal is worth $20 million, with an AAV of $4M. Dickinson, 31, was acquired by Edmonton from the Chicago Blackhawks at t...
3 Potential Trade Destinations For Devils' Simon Nemec
His name has been on the rumor mill for the better part of a year, but the buzz is getting louder now for New Jersey Devils ' restricted free agent Simon Nemec. A name per sources thatโs of interest to other clubs is RFA D Nemec , as it hasnโt been the smoothest path / usage with @NJDevils , and heโs an attractive option given age, talent, upside, should it be decided that they want to move him. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/m3nF2bfAQW โ Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 16, 2026 Nemec finally...
4 Free-Agent Destinations for Anthony Mantha
Anthony Mantha will be hitting the open market on July 1, as the Pittsburgh Penguins and Mantha's agent haven't been able to come to terms on a multi-year contract extension. Mantha signed a one-year prove yourself contract with the Penguins last summer, and proceeded to have a massive breakout campaign, unloading for 33 goals and 64 points, in 81 games. All while earning $2.5 million against the cap. Despite the Penguins having a boatload of cap space, Kyle Dubas isn't thrilled to offer...
St. Louis Blues Rejecting Robert Thomas Trade Offers
Roster changes could be coming in St. Louis this summer, but don't expect to see the Blues move center Robert Thomas. According to multiple reports, the Blues have pulled Thomas off the trade market, despite being involved in trade conversations around the veteran center, dating back to January. Thomas, 26, is signed for $8.1 million AAV until the 2031-32 season. Thomas owns a full no-trade clause and would have to approve any move. Thomas led the Blues in scoring last season, recording 25 go...
Penguins & Oilers Working On Significant Trade
Keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. After making a big trade last season involving Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, turns out Stan Bowman and Kyle Dubas may not be finished doing business together.Multiple reports have surfaced that defenceman Darnell Nurse prefers to join the Penguins, which could work out in Bowman's favor. Nurse has requested a trade, holds a full no-movement clause, and Pittsburgh does have interest in the 31-year-old blueliner, so the stars could ...
Insider: Vincent Trocheck Changes Agents Specifically To Expedite Trade
With trade season picking up around the NHL, we're expecting a busy couple of weeks leading up to the Draft and then free agency. A big move behind the scenes took place this past week when New York Rangers ' prime trade candidate Vincent Trocheck went out and changed agents. And you know what that means... Sources say Vincent Trochek has hired Pat Brisson and CAA to represent him moving forward. Trochek was a target of trade speculation heading into the Deadline, so this change will fue...
Bruins Listening To Trade Offers On Pavel Zacha
Do the Boston Bruins really want to trade their big, reliable two-way center Pavel Zacha? The Boston Bruins are listening to offers on F Pavel Zacha, per sources. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/TAGKzjzCrL โ MXHockey (@_MXHockey) June 20, 2026 Insider Pierre LeBrun writes in The Athletic that they aren't hanging up the phone when teams call: In a market starved for centers, the Bruins are listening on Pavel Zacha, which is an intriguing name to say the least. Thereโs a big difference between ...
Insider Drops Notable Updates on Oilers UFAs Murphy & Dickinson
The Edmonton Oilers have a slew of pending unrestricted free agents on their roster to deal with this offseason. And while it looks like Jack Roslovic and Adam Henrique might not be back , discussions are ongoing in earnest to try to retain Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy. Mark Spector of Sportsnet reported on Saturday that Dickinson, in particular, is looking like he'll be returning. Re: Jason Dickinson and EDM, hearing โvery positive movement towards reaching a deal.โ As he sai...
3 Free Agent Destinations For Claude Giroux
At the age of 38, the days of $8 million+ AAVs are long gone, but Claude Giroux proved this past season with his hometown Ottawa Senators that he's still the king of the face-off dot, and remains a solid third-line center and secondary scorer. He'll be looking to play in his 20th season next year. As an unrestricted free agent, his value on the open market is thought to be around $2.5 million to $3 million. As insider Frank Seravalli said on his Frankly Hockey podcast, "On a super compet...
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