The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the biggest surprise teams this season, and they've been doing most of their damage without winger Patrik Laine. Laine's been out of the lineup for most of this season, dressing in just five games, recording one assist. The former second-overall pick is signed for $8.7 million AAV and is in the final season of his contract. There was a ton of speculation brewing that GM Kent Hughes was offering Laine in trades ahead of the deadline to help facilitate the...
Sounds like Scott Laughton's stay in Los Angeles is going to be a short one. The Kings center was acquired ahead of the trade deadline from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there's been a ton of speculation that Laughton would be looking to re-join the Leafs once free agency opens July 1. Maple Leafs head coach spoke about Laughton's future, which is a rare scene in the NHL to see another head coach talking about an opposing player re-joining this team in a couple of months. “I could see it, for s...
Following the 2026 NHL trade deadline, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was brought up as a potential dark-horse offseason trade candidate by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun . If the Predators end up embracing a rebuild and making Josi available, there is no question that he would generate a ton of interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could pursue Josi if he is made available during the offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings are struggling to take that ne...
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be making multiple changes to their roster after their disappointing 2025-26 season. One trade candidate who should be watched during the offseason is goaltender Anthony Stolarz. With the Maple Leafs now having a surplus of NHL-caliber goalies, the possibility of Stolarz getting dealt during the summer should not be ruled out. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Stolarz during the offseason. Philadelphia Flyers Could ...
The Ottawa Senators will certainly be a team to keep an eye on during the summer. One area on their roster that they should aim to improve during the offseason is the right side of their blueline. Due to this, let's take a look at three right-shot defensemen who the Senators should consider targeting during the offseason. Darren Raddysh, Tampa Bay Lightning If Raddysh ends up hitting the free-agent market this summer, it would not be surprising if the Senators were among the teams who ta...
Ever since it became official that Brad Treliving was relieved of his duties as GM by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the name of St. Louis Blues' executive Doug Armstrong has been linked as the top candidate for the Toronto job — whether that job be President of hockey ops, GM, or both. But on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night, insider Elliotte Friedman dropped the word that it doesn't seem like we're going to see Army setting up camp in Toronto. I mentioned Doug Armstrong, but it...
The Nashville Predators began their search for a new General Manager earlier this season when Barry Trotz announced he'd be stepping down. He and the front office are continuing their search, and word is they've tried to poach one of the most forward-thinking GMs in hockey. Only problem is, his current employers aren't interested in letting him go. Elliotte Friedman explains on Hockey Night in Canada: The Carolina Hurricanes wouldn't talk about it today, but I'm under the understanding.....
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the surprise teams this season, and that has a ton to do with newly minted head coach Rick Bowness. 'Bones' has the Blue Jackets playing a tough brand of hockey and they've been climbing the standings in the Eastern Conference, entering Saturday's games sitting in a tie for the second wild-card spot with 88 points. Even if they make the playoffs, there's going to be a few players who won't be back on the team next season, as change is inevitable in a ...
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Get ready for a retool in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are hiring a search firm over the next two weeks to help with their general manager recruitment, and once the new GM is in place and at the helm, expect to see a series of roster changes coming this summer. The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade and CEO Keith Pelley doesn't feel the team needs to fully rebuild, and just wants to see a re-tool on the fly. With this in mind, here's five Maple Leafs who aren't expected back ...
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Brad Treliving was trying to blow up the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of this season's trade deadline. There's been multiple reports floating around that Treliving, who's now fired, was talking with several teams around winger Matthew Knies. The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens are two of the frontrunners, who had interest, but Treliving was working a very hard bargain. According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, Treliving was asking for two first-round picks and a top prospect in return for ...
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The Winnipeg Jets have taken a notable step back this season, and it could lead to them being aggressive during the offseason. With the Jets' top stars being in their primes, Winnipeg should be looking to bolster this roster this summer. One of their biggest needs is another top-six winger, as they never properly replaced Nikolaj Ehlers. Because of this, let's look at three wingers who the Jets should consider pursuing this offseason. Jake DeBrusk, Vancouver Canucks The Canucks are...
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New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec was one of the most notable trade candidates leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The Devils ended up holding onto him, but he will certainly be a player to keep an eye on this summer. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Nemec if the Devils shop him this offseason. Ottawa Senators The Senators undoubtedly need to improve the right side of their blueline this offseason. Because of this, it would not ...
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The Edmonton Oilers thought they addressed their goaltending issues when they acquired Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, the 30-year-old has struggled mightily since being acquired by Edmonton, as he has an .860 save percentage and 3.81 goals-against average in 17 games with the Pacific Division club. With this and netminder Connor Ingram being a pending unrestricted free agent, the possibility of the Oilers trading for another goaltender this summer should not be ruled out....
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He's the longest-serving player on the team, but Morgan Rielly's run with the Toronto Maple Leafs may be coming to an end after the final six games of the regular season. With the team in desperate need of rebuilding their blueline, they would love to move on from the 13-year veteran. The problem is, he has a full no-move clause, and has stated on numerous occasions that he wants to stay in Toronto—the only NHL city he's ever called home. However, as noted by insider Nick Kypreos o...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are aiming for a spot in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoffs. For a team that hasn't seen significant time in the postseason since 2020, they want more. Hence, the hiring of head coach Rick Bowness, and a reset of expectations from someone who has led plucky teams to the playoffs before (Winnipeg Jets). They'll have to make their run to the 2026 playoffs without one defenseman in tow, as they have lost blueliner Damon Severson for the rest of the seaso...
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The fit between Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators has simply not been there. Because of this, the 35-year-old forward has been a trade candidate for quite some time now. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could try to land Marchessault this offseason. New Jersey Devils The Devils need another skilled winger in their top six, and it would not be particularly surprising if they pursued Marchessault this offseason because of it. The Devils have been connected to him...
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be one of the NHL's top trade candidates to watch during the offseason. The 32-year-old goaltender has been the subject of trade rumors for multiple seasons now, and that carried over to this year's deadline. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Binnington during the summer. Edmonton Oilers Tristan Jarry's struggles since being acquired by the Oilers could very well lead to Edmonton looking to make a...
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Is Brady Tkachuk leaving the Ottawa Senators? There's growing speculation of late that things are going from bad to worse in the Senators dressing room, and the chances of Tkachuk asking out is increasing by the day. There's been several rumors throughout the last couple of summers that a change of scenery could be requested by the Sens' captain, and right now, with all the drama going on within the team, it feels like the potential of this happening is closer than ever. Tkachuk's dad Keith wa...
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The Buffalo Sabres are one of the best stories of the 2025-26 NHL season. They've shattered expectations and have built a gap in the Atlantic Division, and if they get the goaltending they need in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, could certainly make some noise. The Sabres didn't do a whole hell of a lot at the trade deadline, but they could be in for quite the summer as they're quickly becoming a team free-agents will have on their radar. Expect to see some roster changes this offseason and here's t...
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The Vancouver Canucks have secured the best NHL Draft lottery odds to select Gavin McKenna, and heading into this offseason, there's going to be a slew of moves made by Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford. The Canucks had a disastrous season in 2025-26, which was certainly capped off by Quinn Hughes being dealt to the Minnesota Wild, and the fact they weren't able to move Elias Pettersson. Hughes recently admitted the team started to crumble once they moved J.T Miller to New York, which led to th...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins won't be getting one of the more intriguing collegiate forwards available this summer. Cruz Lucius, whose signing rights were acquired as part of the Jake Guentzel trade with the Carolina Hurricanes , has informed the Penguins that he won't be signing his entry-level contract with the organization. Dubas confirmed the news on the GM Show podcast Thursday, saying that Lucius and his representatives at Newport Sports made the decision shortly after the trade d...
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Keith Pelley said at his press conference on Tuesday that the next person running hockey operations in Toronto needs to be data-centric, evidence-based, and comfortable in a modern front office. Then on Wednesday, RG.org's Sergey Demidov reported that John Chayka interviewed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in February and is now considered a legitimate candidate to replace Brad Treliving. That's a name nobody was expecting.
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New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton will undoubtedly be a trade candidate to watch this offseason. It is no secret that Hamilton wants a change of scenery, while the Devils have tried to move him. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Hamilton during the offseason. San Jose Sharks The Sharks tried to acquire Hamilton last offseason, but the right-shot defenseman blocked a trade to San Jose. However, with the Sharks taking such a notable step...
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The Edmonton Oilers have added a sought-after free agent out of the NCAA, signing the 2025 NCAA Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player, Owen Michaels. The #Oilers have added one of the top NCAA free agents on the market in 2025 National Champion Owen Michaels out of Western Michigan🐴🏒 https://t.co/gQc6Vhz8Uh pic.twitter.com/YP1MQv6ysV — Brenden Escott (@BrendenEscott) April 2, 2026 It's a one-year, entry-level deal for Michaels with the Oilers, and it appears to be for the rest of thi...
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He was supposed to be out for the rest of the regular season. But after a long four months of rehab, top forward Tyson Foerster is officially back in the Philadelphia Flyers lineup for the first time since December 1st. BREAKING: Tys is back. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5U3eCvT2y8 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 2, 2026 Foerster is expected to slot in on the top line alongside Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett when the Flyers take on the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.  ...
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