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Report: Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer Rejected By Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been shopping forward Matthew Knies on the trade market since before last season's trade deadline. First, it was Brad Treliving, who almost shipped out the power forward to the rival Montreal Canadiens, and while that deal fell through last March, new GM John Chayka took over conversations once he took over the job. Reports indicate that Chayka started shopping Knies at the NHL Draft from Buffalo in June, and Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli confirmed the Leafs offered ...

Report: Oilers Have Checked In On Shane Wright

The Edmonton Oilers ' search for a right-shot center has led them to check in on a name few expected. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Monday's 32 Thoughts podcast that Edmonton has looked into Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, in addition to the previously reported interest in Montreal's Kirby Dach. "I wondered about Shane Wright for Edmonton, and I think they poked around, but I don't believe that's going to happen," Friedman said. Edmonton Needs The Help Right Now Head coach Mike Babco...

Report: Jason Robertson Trending Toward Long-Term Stars Extension

Jason Robertson's relationship with the Dallas Stars appears to have come through this summer's trade drama fully intact, and according to insider Frank Seravalli , that's a sign of where things are headed. "Sources indicated both sides remain on amicable terms despite the reported agreed-upon trade to Seattle," Seravalli wrote. "That's significant because there doesn't appear to be any lingering damage from the trade talks, leaving the door wide open for Robertson and Dallas to find common gr...

Report: Several Big-Name NHL Free Agents Nearing Decisions

A handful of recognizable NHL free agents are running out of time to sit unsigned, and according to insider David Pagnotta , decisions are coming fast. "We should get word on which multiple free agents have finally found new homes over the next few days," Pagnotta wrote in his Sunday column for The Fourth Period. "The likes of Michael Bunting, Patrik Laine, Carson Soucy (PTO in Columbus), Vladimir Tarasenko and Philipp Kurashev are evaluating options." Group That's Lingered Deep Into September...

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Minnesota Wild place Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson on IR

The Minnesota Wild are starting the 2026-27 season shorthanded. The team announced on Monday, with rosters being finalized, that they'll be starting the new season with star defenceman Brock Faber, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson on the injured reserve. Faber, 24, was supposed to start year on the Wild's top d-pairing alongside Quinn Hughes. He entered concussion protocol last week after taking a puck to the side of the head during a preseason game. Faber was listed on the IR retroactive to la...

Top-3 Calgary Flames' Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27

Welcome back to another edition of Top-3 Trade Candidates, as we make way to western Canada to check in on the Calgary Flames. The Flames are going to be one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, as they continue to rebuild, and try to refresh their roster before opening up a new arena. General manager Craig Conroy will be active in the trade market this season, as contending teams will be looking to poach his pending free agents. There's also been some talk about a defenceman or two on o...

Montreal Canadiens Trade Linked to Flames & Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens are a team to watch on the trade market, as their season opens Tuesday night in Toronto. While they are likely going to start the year carrying three goaltenders, with Sam Montembeault likely getting traded at some point, it's actually a forward that's creating a ton of trade buzz. Multiple insiders see Kirby Dach as a prime trade candidate this season. The former first-round pick has battled injuries throughout his career, and has yet to really carve himself out a role ...

RFA Simon Edvinsson No Longer Has Locker In Red Wings' Room As Contract Stalemate Goes On

Talk about being thrown into the fire. New Detroit Red Wings (Interim) GM Shawn Horcoff has had a difficult first couple of weeks on the job, dealing with the Dylan Larkin situation, and having to try to get top restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson under contract.  And while the young D-man was with the team during training camp on a PTO because he didn't want to get left behind as the team readied itself for the season, opening night rosters have to be completed today, and Ed...

Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Pull Off 6-Player Blockbuster

It's official! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have pulled off a 6-player blockbuster trade, with Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies the headliners. BREAKING TRADE: TO: #Leafs Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, Elvis Merzlikins. TO: #CBJ Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2nd Rd Pick pic.twitter.com/D1M9oxxvhv — SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) September 28, 2026 The two teams, who had been in serious talks all afternoon, complete the deal that brings the el...

Report: Lightning Could Be 'At Their Limit' On Kucherov Offer

The season is about to begin, and Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov is heading into the final year of his deal still unsigned, as a pending unrestricted free agent. A bit of worry is now setting in amongst some observers of the team.  Insider Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast on Monday that we could be at an impasse in negotiations, and the Lightning could be at their limit. "It's almost like [Julian] BriseBois said, I've either got a number I'm not willing...

Blues Lose Key Defenseman Logan Mailloux For Significant Period

This is not the way the St. Louis Blues wanted to enter the 2026-27 season. GM Alex Steen announced on Monday that one of their top defensemen, Logan Mailloux, will be lost for at least eight weeks after hand surgery. Steen says Mailloux is out with hand injury, successful procedure and will be reevaluated in 8 weeks. #stlblues — Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) September 28, 2026 The injury occured this weekend during a fight, in which  Mailloux took exception to an incident involving h...

Maple Leafs In 'Deep Discussions' On Kirill Marchenko Trade

Significant movement on the Kirill Marchenko front on Monday afternoon, as the Toronto Maple Leafs are in 'deep discussions' with the Columbus Blue Jackets, per insider Elliotte Friedman. The Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko, per @FriedgeHNIC 👀 pic.twitter.com/79BwTIicAb — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 28, 2026 With Marchenko's reluctance to re-sign with the Blue Jackets as a restricted free agent after the season, the team has given...

NY Rangers’ Deal For Nikishin Fell Through For One Reason

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to kick off the season this week, without one of their top-six defenders from last year. Restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin, coming off his rookie year in the NHL, is playing hardball and wants a trade, with a huge new contract attached.  It appears that the Canes did get a deal agreed upon with the New York Rangers, but Nikishin's camp put the kibosh on it. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the Canes and Rangers had the framework of a N...

NY Rangers’ Deal For Nikishin Fell Through For One Reason

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to kick off the season this week, without one of their top-six defenders from last year. Restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin, coming off his rookie year in the NHL, is playing hardball and wants a trade, with a huge new contract attached.  It appears that the Canes did get a deal agreed upon with the New York Rangers, but Nikishin's camp put the kibosh on it. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the Canes and Rangers had the framework of a N...

Report: Flyers Eyeing Defensive Help Before Season

The Philadelphia Flyers may not be finished adding to their blue line before the season opens. David Pagnotta included a brief note on the situation in his Sunday column for The Fourth Period . "One team believed to be eyeing defensive depth: Philadelphia," Pagnotta wrote. The Timing Philadelphia's defense corps is already fairly set heading into the season, with Travis Sanheim, Cam York, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jamie Drysdale, and Nick Seeler occupying five roster spots. Stu Cowan: Re Canad...

Rangers Make Surprising Decision On Top Goalie Prospect

The New York Rangers made a gamble Sunday, placing goaltending prospect Dylan Garand on waivers as the team finalized its opening-night roster. Forward Taylor Raddysh was waived in the same round of moves. Garand now has until Monday to be claimed by any of the other 31 teams, and if he clears, he'll head to AHL Hartford rather than staying in New York's organization as a backup option. He appeared in three games for the Rangers last season and looked sharp, posting a 2-0-1 record with a 1...

Bruins Announce David Pastrnak As 28th Captain In Team History

The Boston Bruins announced on Sunday that forward David Pastrnak is the 28th captain. Following the short tenure of former captain Brad Marchand, Pastrnak will have a new edict: lead the team into the future.  Originally selected 25th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, Pastrnak joined the team during the 2014-15 season as a rookie, playing 46 games, scoring 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) , and honing his skills in the AHL, playing 25 games in Providence.  Pastrnak joined former Bruins...

Report: Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins At A Crossroads With Blue Jackets

It was reported by the Columbus Dispatch's own Brian Hedger that the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins ' relationship could be coming to an end.  On Sunday morning, Hedger reported with the news that the goaltender the team was poised to put his house up in New Albany, Ohio up for sale. With one year left on his five-year, $5.4 million average annual value contract .  ''Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his wife, Aleksandra, are selling their New Albany...

Report: 6 More Teams Interested in Dylan Larkin; List Could Expand Further

With the Dylan Larkin saga now about to spill into the start of the regular season, the Detroit Red Wings' former captain will have to wait out his trade request a bit longer and shift his 2026-27 into gear in the Motor City.  But insider David Pagnotta reports on Sunday that several new teams may enter the mix, as his limited-but-expanding list hasn't yet produced a deal. Larkin may ultimately decide to expand his list further the longer this situation takes. And there remains plenty of ...

UFA Logan Stanley Finally Lands Free Agent Deal

Scratch one more remaining UFA off the board. Hulking blueliner Logan Stanley has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the New York Islanders. The New York Islanders have announced the signing of free agent Logan Stanley to a 1-year contract. Per @FriedgeHNIC , the AAV is set at $1.5M 🤝 After going the whole summer unsigned, Stanley has chosen to play on Long Island next season 🏒 pic.twitter.com/lR8fouvq5Z — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) September 27, 2026 The deal comes just three days ahead...

Bold Prediction Proposed For Kucherov's Next Destination

Nikita Kucherov, the reigning MVP of the league, is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning and the superstar forward are not close to any sort of agreement on an extension, though there is m utual interest and preliminary discussions have been had.   But Kucherov, the two-time Hart Trophy winner, three-time Art Ross winner (scoring champion), two-time playoff scoring champion and two-time Stanley Cup champion, will be asking for a massive ...

Wild Defenseman Brock Faber Out After Friday Night's Chippy Match Against Stars

The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars play with an attitude on the ice , as the two teams have become earnest rivals.  Both teams dwell in the Central Division, and the Wild have been, until recently, a bubble team led by forward Kirill Kaprizov, while the supporting cast has been grown year-by-year. Brock Faber was a top prospect added to the Wild's lineup after a trade with the LA Kings in June of 2022. In 2025-26, the Wild finished with a record of 46-24-12 and 104 points, and were defea...

Latest On Top 5 Remaining NHL Free Agents

Teams around the league are making their cuts and are in the process of finalizing their rosters. But for those with a need to fill, there are still some notable unrestricted free agents as we quickly approach opening night on the NHL schedule. Here's the latest on the top five: Vladimir Tarasenko "I heard that the Florida Panthers and him have been eyeing each other," reported Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast on Friday. "Makes sense... Played there, won a Cup there. Marchand is hu...

Top-3 Anaheim Ducks' Trade Candidates Heading Into 2026-27

  Welcome to NHLTR trade candidates season preview, as we'll go into detail throughout the league on each team's top-3 trade candidates. From big names, bold takes, to expiring contracts, they'll be plenty to cover throughout both the Western, and Eastern Conference.For our first stop, we head down to sunny California and check in with the Anaheim Ducks. General manager Pat Verbeek has been put through the ringer this offseason, having to deal with a Leo Carlsson offer sheet from the Phil...

Report: New Team Emerges As Suitor For Blue Jackets Kirill Marchenko

Kirill Marchenko's list of suitors keeps growing, and Vegas is the newest name attached to it. Elliotte Friedman connected the Golden Knights to the Columbus Blue Jackets winger during Friday's episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman grouped Vegas alongside the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Seattle Kraken, and Winnipeg Jets as teams that have shown interest or checked in on Marchenko this offseason. Vegas Joins The Marchenko Sweepstakes Vegas has been connected to...