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NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Patrik Laine, and Will There be More Offer Sheets?
Will the Philadelphia Flyers finally trade Rasmus Ristolainen. On the NHL for Patrik Laine. Eric Tulsky when asked about offer sheets.
Where are things at with the Nashville Predators?
Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland continues to look for ways to reshape his roster. Where are things at with the Predators?
Where are things at with the Nashville Predators?
Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland continues to look for ways to reshape his roster. Where are things at with the Predators?
Ivan Miroshnichenko’s Camp Has Permission to Seek a Trade
Ivan Miroshnichenko and his camp have permission from the Washington Capitals to search for a trade. He's just a victim of numbers.
NHL Rumors: Could the Pittsburgh Penguins Start the Selling Process Soon?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are exactly where many had them last season, and GM Kyle Dubas is starting to look to sell off assets to get younger.
NHL Rumors: Could the Pittsburgh Penguins Start the Selling Process Soon?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are exactly where many had them last season, and GM Kyle Dubas is starting to look to sell off assets to get younger.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Hurricanes and the Kings
Some NHL teams value Alexander Nikishin at $6 million, and not $9 million. Plus, the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Predators and Drew Doughty's future.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Hurricanes and the Kings
Some NHL teams value Alexander Nikishin at $6 million, and not $9 million. Plus, the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Predators and Drew Doughty's future.
NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Flyers, Maple Leafs and More
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Oilres, Kings, Flyers, Maple Leafs and More
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
What Does the Hellebuyck Trade Mean for Hughes, Larkin and a Couple of Teams?
Dylan Larkin and Quinn Hughes have been tied to the New Jersey Devils. What happens now that Connor Hellebuyck has been acquired? Do the Minnesota Wild need to step up quickly?
What Does the Hellebuyck Trade Mean for Hughes, Larkin and a Couple of Teams?
Dylan Larkin and Quinn Hughes have been tied to the New Jersey Devils. What happens now that Connor Hellebuyck has been acquired? Do the Minnesota Wild need to step up quickly?
NHL Rumors: Is Dylan Larkin Next to Be Traded?
With Connor Hellebuyck on the move to New Jersey, all eyes are now on Dylan Larkin and is he the next player to be traded?
NHL Rumors: Is Dylan Larkin Next to Be Traded?
With Connor Hellebuyck on the move to New Jersey, all eyes are now on Dylan Larkin and is he the next player to be traded?
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers
No contract talks planned for the Hurricanes and Jalen Chatfield. Blue Jackets listening on Dmitri Voronkov. The Rangers could look at forward and not in net.
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers
No contract talks planned for the Hurricanes and Jalen Chatfield. Blue Jackets listening on Dmitri Voronkov. The Rangers could look at forward and not in net.
NHL Rumors: The Latest on Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson
The Detroit Red Wings could be the next team to make a trade as things are percolating on the Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson trade fronts.
NHL Rumors: The Latest on Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson
The Detroit Red Wings could be the next team to make a trade as things are percolating on the Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson trade fronts.
NHL Injuries: Stars, Avs, Kings, Habs, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Kraken and Maple Leafs
The Dallas Stars were down two forwards yesterday. Jared McCann out 10 weeks. Chris Tanev skating with the team but not ready yet.
Hellebuyck Trade, Reimer Signing Reset NHL Goalie Battles
The NHL goalie landscape shifts dramatically before November. The New Jersey Devils land three‑time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg, giving them a clear starter and a $8.5 M cap hit through 2031; the Jets receive Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command and future picks. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers sign veteran James Reimer to back up a Shesterkin‑ruled‑out crease, after his 35‑save shutout in a AHL tryout. Montreal’s rookie Jacob Fowler steals the show at the Heritage Classic, posting 33 saves in a 2‑1 win and becoming the youngest goalie to win an outdoor game. These moves reshape team hierarchies, betting odds and early‑season expectations.
NHL Young Stars Are Cashing In Earlier Than Ever
The 2026‑27 NHL season sees teams racing to lock up rising stars before the salary cap jumps to $113.5 million in 2027‑28. Record‑setting deals include Leo Carlsson’s five‑year, $90 M offer sheet with Anaheim, Macklin Celebrini’s $94 M extension with San Jose, Connor Bedard’s $75 M pact with Chicago, and Adam Fantilli’s $82.5 M contract with Columbus. Montreal bets early, securing Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov on extensions that total about $18 M—matching Carlsson’s cap hit. Meanwhile, entry‑level talents Matthew Schaefer and Beckett Sennecke await their next contracts, with Schaefer poised to become the next high‑value deal after a standout Calder‑Trophy season. The article details how these early signings reshape cap strategy and set the stage for future negotiations.
How the Rising NHL Salary Cap Is Reshaping Trades
The NHL’s salary cap jumps to $104 million for 2026‑27 and is set to hit $113.5 million in 2027‑28, sparking a contract boom that’s reshaping trades. Philadelphia’s $90 million, five‑year offer sheet for 21‑year‑old Leo Carlsson – an $18 million AAV with a $19.95 million first‑year bonus – forced Anaheim to match and set a new market standard. Soon after, stars like Macklin Celebrini ($18.8 M AAV), Connor Bedard ($15 M), Cale Makar ($20.4 M), Adam Fantilli ($13.75 M) and others secured record extensions, while new CBA limits (seven‑year max for re‑signings, six‑year for trades, 60% bonus cap) force GMs to weigh cap hits, contract length and retained salary more carefully. The article details how these financial shifts affect roster building and trade strategies across the league.
Do the New Jersey Devils Have Something Else up Their Sleeve?
The New Jersey Devils made a big splash on Friday by acquiring Connor Hellebuyck? Could they have something else up their sleeve?
Do the New Jersey Devils Have Something Else up Their Sleeve?
The New Jersey Devils made a big splash on Friday by acquiring Connor Hellebuyck? Could they have something else up their sleeve?
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, and the Buffalo Sabres
Status quo with Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Ivan Miroshnichenko can look for a trade. Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen was told not to worry about the trade rumors.