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Report: Connor Hellebuyck To Hold Out From Winnipeg Jets Camp
Training camp is upon us this week, and the latest on the Connor Hellebuyck situation in Winnipeg is not good. Appearing on TSN's Insider Trading Tuesday afternoon, Darren Dreger reported that a Helly Hold-Out is coming: As we have this conversation as a group of insiders here, I do NOT believe Connor Hellebuyck will report to opening of training camp. And if that is the case, then that will force the Winnipeg Jets to respond, either Wednesday or Thursday. There will be no immediate financi...
Arber Xhekaj Finally Signs With Canadiens
Just in time for training camp this week, the Montreal Canadiens have signed their last remaining restricted free agent, agreeing to a one-year deal with defenseman Arber Xhekaj for $1.5 million. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison (2026-2027) avec le défenseur Arber Xhekaj. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (2026-27) with defenseman Arber Xhekaj. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/EuUVzKjVKV — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 15, 2026 ...
Top Remaining UFA Patrik Laine Linked To New Team Out West
One of the top remaining unrestricted free agents, Patrik Laine, is still out there for the taking. He's been linked to a number of teams, some in Canada and a couple in the deep south. But a new team has entered the fray, out west. Finnish hockey insider Esko Seppänen reports that Laine has met with the Anaheim Ducks. According to @urheilucast Esko Seppänen: Patrik Laine has met with Anaheim ducks. Ducks GM will finalize Gauthier deal before signing Patrik Laine. @HabsDigest @NHL #NHL —...
'Unbelievable' Development For Connor Bedard Ahead Of Training Camp
Connor Bedard had himself an excellent summer. signing a five-year, $15M AAV extension. On Tuesday, the excitement continued as he was named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks franchise history. a new letter on the chest, a new chapter ahead ❤️ introducing the 37th 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of the Chicago Blackhawks, 𝐂onnor Bedard! pic.twitter.com/Lg4U1McJDa — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 15, 2026 Bedard, 21, was honored and thrilled with the move to name him the youngest captain in the NHL...
Detroit Red Wings Finally Name General Manager
It's taken all offseason, but the Detroit Red Wings have finally named a new general manager. Sort of. Shawn Horcoff has been named interim GM of the team to start the 2026-27 season. The Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim General Manager. Details » https://t.co/Joaqi8DKUR pic.twitter.com/fYf5419PF8 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 15, 2026 Horcoff had been the assistant GM under the departed Steve Yzerman, and had been running things this summer in his former boss's ...
Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Huge Extension
Ryan Leonard quickly proved to the Washington Capitals that he had the potential to live up to his 8th overall pick billing, scoring 20 goals in a terrific rookie season. Now, he becomes one of the last players in NHL history to secure an eight-year extension, and at a huge number. GOT LENO ON LOCK The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension. Leonard’s contract will carry an average annual value of $10.5 million. Full details: ht...
Emil Andrae Opens Up About 'Shocking Trade' From Flyers to Maple Leafs
Emil Andrae is excited to kick off the 2026-27 season, and for the mobile defenceman, he'll be joining a new team in Toronto. The Philadelphia Flyers sent Andrae to the Maple Leafs this offseason for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit. It was a surprising deal for both teams, as the Leafs were dealing from a position of strength to try and find some more puck-moving blueliners on the back end, and Andrae fit the bill perfectly. The smooth-skating defenceman can make a crisp out...
3 Potential Trade Destinations For Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin
This summer has been the offseason of trade requests, as it was reported on Monday that Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin wants out. Nikishin, 24, is a restricted free agent, who has yet to sign a contract for next season, and notified the Hurricanes' management months ago he wanted out. The former third-round pick is loaded with potential, and is coming off a great season, posting 33 points in 81 games, including 11 goals. Nikishin averaged 18:11 in his rookie year. The Hurric...
Ducks Reportedly Almost Traded Frank Vatrano
Anaheim's cap crunch after the Leo Carlsson saga forced Pat Verbeek to get creative, and for a while this summer, that meant shopping veterans. Frank Vatrano's name was one of the ones that came up. Anaheim Fielded Calls On Him Word first broke back in July that Vatrano's name was out there in trade talks, with Anaheim reportedly willing to attach a pick to make a deal happen. Elliotte Friedman: Re Ducks cap issues: I've heard that Frank Vatrano is out there, 'cause that was anot...
Chris Kreider Left A Lot Of Money On The Table To Join Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens signing Chris Kreider isn't really the story anymore. What he gave up to get there is. Turned Down $6.5 Million Elsewhere When Anaheim terminated the final year of Kreider's contract, which still owed him $4 million, it briefly looked like a straightforward buyout situation. It wasn't. Pierre LeBrun reported that four or five teams were actually willing to claim him off waivers at his full $6.5 million salary, only for his camp to talk them out of it because ...
Senators Finalizing Biggest Contract In Franchise History With Drake Batherson
This negotiation has been dragging for most of the summer, and as recently as Monday morning, it still looked stuck. By Monday night, it wasn't. Deal Flips From Wide Gap To Closing In Pierre LeBrun reported Monday morning that the Senators and Drake Batherson remained far apart, and that Batherson would likely settle for six or seven years if the money was right rather than pushing for the full eight. Hours later, Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts Podcast that Ottawa ...
Winnipeg Jets Baffled By Low-Ball Connor Hellebuyck Trade Offers
Connor Hellebuyck wants to be traded by the Winnipeg Jets, but that doesn't mean that general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is going to cave in to low-ball trade offers. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the hockey insider confirmed on Monday that the Jets have been very disappointed with the types of trade offers that have been rolling in for their Vezina and gold medal-winning goaltender. The Winnipeg Jets have reportedly been receiving "terrible" trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck since his tr...
Maple Leafs GM: Auston Matthews 'Fully Committed' to Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews is ready to put a very interesting offseason behind him, and according to Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, is fully committed to the organization. Matthews has two seasons left on his contract and is eligible to sign an extension next July. This summer, with a series of massive changes to the organization, some around the media felt Matthews was going to follow the suits of Brady Tkachuk, Dylan Larkin, and Connor Hellebuyck with asking for a trade, but that hasn...
Minnesota Wild Continue To Be Linked To Dylan Larkin
The Minnesota Wild may have a lot on the go at the moment regarding Quinn Hughes, but that doesn't mean general manager Bill Guerin isn't trying to upgrade his roster. Specifically, down the middle of the ice. With training camps officially opening this week, the Wild have been linked to trade talks involving Detroit Red Wings former captain Dylan Larkin. Larkin's requested a trade, had his 'C' stripped off his jersey, and even though he'll report to camp, he prefers to be traded to either the...
Canucks' Elias Pettersson Ready To Move On From Trade Talks
Elias Pettersson is ready for a new chapter in Vancouver. The Canucks veteran forward spoke to the media on Monday as training camps unofficially opened, and it became obvious very quickly that Pettersson isn't worried about the recent trade rumors, and is ready to move on, and focus in on getting himself into the best form possible. Pettersson cites a strong relationship with Canucks' general manager Ryan Johnson as a big help so far. “No, it means a lot. I mean, RJ is someone I’ve known for ...
Buffalo Sabres Sign Noah Ostlund To Huge Long-Term Extension
The Buffalo Sabres have gotten one more eight-year deal in under the deadline with the new CBA kicking in on Wednesday. Noah Ostlund has agreed to a $52.8 million extension, with a $6.6 million AAV. EIGHT MORE YEARS OF OSTY‼️ We have signed Noah Ostlund to an eight-year contract extension with an AAV of $6.6 million. Details → https://t.co/13eWYuJYum pic.twitter.com/lNKGnESDVO — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) September 14, 2026 The 22-year-old still has the coming season to complete his...
'Progress' On Gauthier Talks, Insider Projects Term & AAV For New Deal
The Anaheim Ducks have been working hard to get 41-goal scorer and restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier signed, and it seems like a deal is close. According to insider Pierre LeBrun , there's been " progress and substantive talks... (and) the sides are determined to get it across the finish line." He projects that it'll likely come in a few million short of teammate Leo Carlsson's massive extension. I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think it will land as a six-year deal if it gets d...
Veteran Goalie Cam Talbot Finds New Home In Metropolitan Division
The goalie carousel has stopped in Columbus, as the Blue Jackets have signed unrestricted free agent Cam Talbot to a one-year contract. The Blue Jackets have signed veteran goalie Cam Talbot to a one-year, $950K deal, per @PierreVLeBrun ✍️ The 39-year-old went 12-9-6 with a 3.19 GAA and .883 SV% across 34 games with Detroit last season. pic.twitter.com/tHd6Dp7vYW — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) September 14, 2026 It's a $950,000 deal for Talbot, who will be suiting up for his 9th team in the NHL. Tal...
‘A Real Possibility’ Fantilli Will Not Be At Blue Jackets Camp This Week
It seems that it’s come down to who blinks first in the contract standoff between the Columbus Blue Jackets and top restricted free agent Adam Fantilli. Over the weekend, we learned that there has been "no progress" towards an extension, and now on Monday comes word from that same Jackets insider that there's "a real possibility" that Fantilli will not be at training camp when the team convenes later this week. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic said today that while it remains amicab...
Alexander Nikishin Demands Trade From Hurricanes
After a summer's worth of rumors surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes ' restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin about how they would find room to sign him, or whether he'd be traded, we finally have confirmation that he has officially requested a trade from the Stanley Cup champs. Per @PierreVLeBrun , Alex Nikishin "requested a change of scenery" after the last season 🤯 He is still an unsigned RFA. pic.twitter.com/N1szDbblzE — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) September 14, 2026 Insider Pierre LeBrun...
Canadiens & Arber Xhekaj 'Progressing' To Agreement
The Montreal Canadiens have one remaining unsigned restricted free agent in Arber Xhekaj. But a report this morning from insider Pierre LeBrun indicates that should be changing at any moment. He says the two sides are getting closer to a deal ahead of training camp later this week. Talks are progressing and things are getting closer on a new deal between the Canadiens and RFA D Arber Xhekaj. Not done yet, but the expectation is that he'll be at camp and signed. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVL...
Ryan O'Reilly Could Finally Be Legitimate Trade Candidate This Season
Almost every season since he signed his four-year free agent contract with the Nashville Predators in 2023, Ryan O'Reilly's name has been floated around at the trade deadline for teams in need of a veteran center & leader with a strong playoff pedigree. But even though O'Reilly's contract does not contain any trade protection, the Predators GM at the time, Barry Trotz, said he would be treating the respected veteran as if he did have a no-trade clause. He would run any potential offers by him ...
Carson Soucy Lands PTO With Another Metropolitan Team
As training camps beckon this coming week, veteran defenseman Carson Soucy was one of the remaining notable UFAs on the market. He spent all last season in the Metropolitan Division, with the New York Rangers and Islanders. Now, he'll remain in the Metro, at least through training camp. The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed the 32-year-old left-shot D-man to a PTO. 🚨 TEAM UPDATE 🚨 We’ve signed D Carson Soucy to a PTO! 📝 https://t.co/veaJBHEQLx CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/...
Canadiens Sign RFA Zach Bolduc To Extension
It's just days ahead of training camp and the Montreal Canadiens came into the weekend with two notable unsigned restricted free agents. They've taken care of one of those pieces of business, signing Zach Bolduc to a four-year deal with a $4.2 million AAV. Zach Bolduc 4 x $4.2M Montreal — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 13, 2026 It's pretty close to bang on what kind of deal we were all expecting for the 23-year-old two-way forward. He will now be set to hit unrestricted free agency...
NHLTR's Top-10 Trade Candidates Heading Into 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 NHL season is just around the corner and while we've seen some major moves throughout the summer months, there's expected to be some star players traded to kick off, and throughout the season leading up to trade deadline in March. Let's jump right in, here's the top-10 trade candidates to watch heading into the 2026-27 season: Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets: Low-hanging fruit first, Hellebuyck went public with his trade demands and pushed the Winnipeg Jets into a corner to move h...
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