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Mavrik Bourque Signs Rich Deal With Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have locked up their shiny new acquisition, Mavrik Bourque, to a six-year deal, with a $5.5 million AAV. Mavrik Bourque 6 x $5.5M Nashville — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 4, 2026 If he becomes a legit top-six center as some feel, this will be a tremendous contract for the Predators.   Nashville pounced on Bourque on July 1st when it became obvious that the Dallas Stars  wouldn't be able to afford him under their tight cap constraints. The Stars s...

Jim Nill Explains Why Stars Had to Trade Mavrik Bourque

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill explained why his team had to trade young and talented winger Mavrik Bourque away. On July 1, Bourque was sent to the Nashville Predators, alongside defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, for a second-round pick and a third-round pick. It’s not much value for a 24-year-old center who is coming off a […] The post Jim Nill Explains Why Stars Had to Trade Mavrik Bourque appeared first on HEAVY .

Carolina Hurricanes Receive Final Zach Werenski Trade Decision Amid Latest Statement

What a weird turn of events, but it appears that the Zach Werenski trade saga has come to a conclusion, and the Carolina Hurricanes won’t be trading for the 2025-26 Norris Trophy Winner. After seemingly agreeing to a trade to the Dallas Stars this week, Zach Werenski reportedly vetoed the trade and has now decided […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Receive Final Zach Werenski Trade Decision Amid Latest Statement appeared first on HEAVY .

New Jersey Devils Sign Defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok to One Year Deal

After a quiet first couple hours of free agency, Sunny Mehta finally made a signing. Vladislav Kolachonok, a depth defenseman who has spent time with the Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, and Boston Bruins in his five-year NHL career. In 87 games, the 25-year old Kolyachonok has five goals and 12 assists with […]

Significant Development in Zach Werenski Trade Talks

There's been a significant development in the Zach Werenski situation in Columbus, which from all accounts, was getting quite nasty, leading up to Werenski vetoing a trade to Dallas on Tuesday. According to insider Darren Dreger, all sides have talked on Wednesday to calm things down. A trade "isn't on the radar" for now. Sounds like Werenski, his agent Judd Moldaver, and CBJ GM Don Waddell spoke today in an effort to clear the air and calm things down. Werenski is comfortable going back to CB...

BREAKING: Dallas Stars trade Mavrik Bourque & Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville Predators

On Wednesday morning, the Dallas Stars traded forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick. Bourque is set to become a restricted free agent and was likely receiving some offer sheets from other clubs. Lyubushkin’s $3.25 million contract needed to […]

Devils Linked To 3 Huge Names in the Trade Market

The New Jersey Devils have spent the entire offseason searching for a top-six forward, and GM Sunny Mehta is aiming high. Per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now , the Devils have inquired about both Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat and Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, two of the most coveted scoring forwards potentially available on the market. The Endless Search for a Jack Hughes Linemate Since drafting Jack Hughes first overall in 2019, the Devils have cycled through a rem...

Maple Leafs Make Significant Trade Offer for Zach Werenski

The Toronto Maple Leafs have trade interest in Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski, and after the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman recently blocked a trade to the Dallas Stars, all eyes are on the Maple Leafs to get this done. Werenski and Auston Matthews are best of friends and the two would love a chance to suit up together again. Werenski informed the Blue Jackets he's not interested in signing another contract extension, and with two years left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, Were...

Report: Red Wings & Stars Discussing Blockbuster Trade

This NHL offseason has already been one of the more entertaining summers on record, and there's plenty of other storylines to follow. Free agency is opening, but all the attention has been on the trade market, and it sounds like there's a blockbuster closing in. According to multiple reports, the Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars have engaged in blockbuster trade conversations centered around Dylan Larkin and Jason Robertson. Larkin wants out of Detroit, meanwhile Robertson wants to be paid ...

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Blocks Trade to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars tried their best to acquire Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski on Tuesday night, but the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman vetoed the trade. Multiple sources had the story ahead of free agency, as Werenski holds a full no-movement clause and has full control of his destiny. He has two seasons left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, and recently mentioned to Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell he's not interested in spending anymore time in Columbus. According to Spor...