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Insider Has Stunning Report On Connor McDavid's Future With Oilers
With all the furor over the impending hiring of Mike Babcock as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers , what does this mean for the future of superstar Connor McDavid, who's heading into a short two-year extension with the club? Many feel that the team has this year only to show that they're serious Stanley Cup contenders once again, or their captain could ask out. But according to the most plugged-in Oilers insider, Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, McDavid will remain in Edmonton for the...
7 Players Named As Offer Sheet Candidates This Summer
Everyone thought that last offseason would be the Summer of the Offer Sheet. But that fell flat. Not one. Nada. Could this be the year, then, that teams begin to go wild on offer sheets? Perhaps the extremely thin unrestricted free agent market could steer clubs to the RFA set as a means of adding impact to their NHL rosters. To that end, Rory Boylen of Sportsnet offered up seven players who could be candidates to be offer sheeted. But it should be noted that the stakes (i.e. compe...
Report: Toronto Maple Leafs Drafting Gavin McKenna First Overall
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the clock, and according to reports, they'll be using their first-overall selection to take Penn State star Gavin McKenna. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has recently met with McKenna at the draft combine, but also made the trip to meet his family in the Yukon, and from all accounts, those meetings have gone well, and both sides are excited for what's to come. A source close to the situation, who was part of the NHL Combine, tells me Toronto told G...
Report: Sharks, Stars Making Trade Offers for Dylan Larkin
Dylan Larkin is on the move and now there's been a couple of new teams thrown into the mix. According to insider David Pagnotta, don't be surprised to see the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks get involved for Larkin, as the sweepstakes are as hot as ever. Larkin's requested a trade from the Red Wings, and many feel it's likely he be moved by the NHL Draft in a couple of weeks. Pagnotta was a recent guest on Daily Faceoff Live , and opened up about what to expect from the Sharks and Stars...
Maple Leafs Moving On From Calle Jarnkrok
The Toronto Maple Leafs roster will look very different to start next season, and you can cross off Calle Jarnkrok as a potential forward to return. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Jarnkrok won't be offered a contract by newly minted general manager John Chayka, and the Swedish forward will be hitting the open market in July 1. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as Jarnkrok has battled injuries these past couple of years and has since his production decline in a major way. Jarnkrok...
NHLTR Mock Trade: Dylan Larkin Dealt to Anaheim Ducks in 4-Piece Trade
Dylan Larkin to the Anaheim Ducks? There's been multiple reports flying around that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, and while there's been a few teams listed as preferred destinations, the reality is, Steve Yzerman won't be pulling the trigger on a move unless he feels the deal is fair for both sides. Yes, Florida, Vegas, and Minnesota are at the top of the list, but the Ducks will also be in the mix. GM Pat Verbeek and Yzerman are close friends, the Ducks know L...
Report: One Oilers Player To Request A Trade If Babcock Hiring Made Official
It seems like a done deal at this point. All the reports have the Edmonton Oilers ' leadership group (i.e. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl et al.) behind the impending hire of controversial head coach Mike Babcock. But that doesn't mean that everyone on the team is okay with it. The 2 Mutts podcast reports that one Oilers player made it sound like he'd request a trade if/when Babs is brought in. We chatted with one @EdmontonOilers player tonight on the possibility of hiring Mike Babcock a...
Ducks & Red Wings Becoming Potential Trade Partners
Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings after a decade of missing the playoffs. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported that Larkin is believed to be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a move to the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, or Minnesota Wild, the three franchises at the top of his list. She also cited the Anaheim Ducks , Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Islanders as plausible secondary options, noting those destinations might requir...
Canadiens To Get Trade Interest in Kirby Dach; 1 Team Linked
Kent Hughes was noncommittal when asked about Kirby Dach at his end-of-season press conference. TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie has filled in some of the blanks. Per Lavoie, the Montreal Canadiens are expected to issue Dach a qualifying offer this summer to retain his rights as a restricted free agent, but that offer does not mean he stays in Montreal. Multiple analysts, including Lavoie and former NHLer Georges Laraque, have pointed to the Edmonton Oilers as the most natural trade destination...
NHLTR Mock Trade: Dylan Larkin traded to Minnesota Wild in 5-piece deal
Dylan Larkin doesn't want to be a Detroit Red Wing anymore, and after a three-year battle with general manager Steve Yzerman, Larkin has made it official by asking for a trade. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating Larkin has named the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers as his top-3 choices, but also don't count out the New Jersey Devils. As far as potential deals go, Larkin has taken away a ton of Yzerman's leverage and now it will be tough for the Red Wings' ...
Report: The High-Cost To Acquire Robert Thomas From The Blues
The buzz surrounding the St. Louis Blues superstar center Robert Thomas is cooling, as the team has stated they won't be dealing him in the near future. According to Andy Strickland of the Cam & Strick Podcast, the team is done entertaining trades with the 20th overall pick in 2017 . Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are not looking to move their #1 center. Expect Thomas to be on the roster when training camp begins in September. — Andy Strickla...
Pending UFA Michael McCarron's Future With Minnesta Wild Coming Into Focus
The supply and demand for centers on this year's free agent market is way out of whack. Far too much demand, and not nearly enough supply. So as a center, pending UFA Michael McCarron was set to earn a nice payday on the open market if he had gone to free agency on July 1st. With a career-high salary of $900,000 up to this year, McCarron had a chance to make a big impact on his bank account, and there was concern around Minnesota that he might have to decline their extension offer to see...
Shocking Report: Edmonton Oilers Potentially On Verge of Hiring Mike Babcock
In what would constitute a shocking change of direction behind the bench, the Edmonton Oilers are doing some checks behind the scenes to see if they are free for a potential hire of controversial head coach Mike Babcock. Sources: The Edmtn Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock. Amid allegations of invading players privacy, Babcock resigned in CBJ as Head Coach in 2023. Further investigation may be requir...
Peter Laviolette Lands His Next Job As Head Coach in the NHL
He was thought to be a leading contender for a couple of teams' head coach openings, but it's official now: Peter Laviolette is the new bench boss of the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Laviolette will be the next Head Coach of the Los Angeles Kings pic.twitter.com/Eilr6zgvtn — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 8, 2026 DJ Smith, the incumbent, was told within the past 24 hours that he was out of the running to retain the job. Laviolette is seventh on the NHL's all-time head coaching ...
Dylan Larkin Submits 3-Team List of Prefered Trade Destinations
We have a new development in the Dylan Larkin Trade Drama. According to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Larkin has submitted to the Detroit Red Wings a list of three teams that he would be interested in being traded to. 🚨 Dylan Larkin reportedly submits 3 team list of place he wants to go in trade from Red Wings: • Florida Panthers • Minnesota Wild • Vegas Golden Knights @HeleneStJames | @freep https://t.co/1CobPzVHNg — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) June 8, 2026 St. James reports...
Report: Canadiens GM Scolded Ex-Leafs GM Treliving For Bungling Knies Trade
The fallout from the stunning revelations of the failed Matthew Knies trade is still unravelling. According to a report by insider Jonas Siegel of YYZ Sports Media, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes scolded former Toronto Maple Leafs ' GM Brad Treliving after the latter failed to get their Knies trade submitted to the NHL. There is a part of this allegedly failed trade between the Habs & the Leafs that no 1 wants to mention, & that is the apparent verbal undressing that BT g...
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets Have Surprising New Trade Candidate
The Kent Johnson debate has been simmering in Columbus all season, and now that the Blue Jackets' playoff run is over it has fully boiled over. Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff published his annual change-of-scenery trade candidate list Friday and placed Johnson first, identifying the 23-year-old as the most likely buy-low candidate in the offseason market. Frank Seravalli's first trade board of the 2026 offseason also included Johnson's name, making this the second prominent hockey media figu...
NHL Rumors: New Team Linked To Dylan Larkin Trade
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported Thursday that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings , and within hours the Philadelphia Flyers emerged as one of the potential landing spots. Two team sources confirmed to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski that the Flyers have strong interest in Larkin. The caveat arrived just as quickly. Larkin is not currently believed to consider Philadelphia among his top preferred destinations. Who Larkin Is and Why the Market Is...
NHL Trade Rumors: Jonathan Marchessault To Be Traded By Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are now Chris MacFarland's team and his first order of business could be moving Jonathan Marchessault. The veteran winger hasn't worked out at all since signing with the Predators a couple of summers ago, and now, MacFarland has some creativity to tap into if he wants to move the expensive winger. Marchessault is signed through the 2029 season and does own a no-movement clause. He's earning $5.5 million AAV, and last season, appeared in 62 games, scoring 12 goals and ad...
Canadiens In Advanced Trade Talks On Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher made one thing very clear once Montreal's season was over, he won't be a Canadien next year. The pesky winger was healthy scratched numerous times down the stretch and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite his fanfare in Montreal, Gallagher is going to be on the move this summer. While a buyout is an option with just one year left, at $6.5 million AAV, it turns out general manager Kent Hughes is working the phones trying to facilitate a trade. On a recent episode of Dail...
3 Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson
Nick Robertson is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, and there's been plenty of speculation brewing that at his exit interview, Robertson asked for a change of scenery. Even with Craig Berube getting fired, this would likely be better for Robertson's development, as he hasn't been able to land a top-six consistent role with the Maple Leafs. The speedy winger has asked for a trade before and Brad Treliving wasn't able to accommodate. With Gavin McKenna on the way, and the emergen...
Report: 'Unexpected Candidate’ Joe Pavelski Emerges in Maple Leafs Coach Search
In a ‘surprising twist’, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly seriously considering recently retired future Hall of Famer Joe Pavelski for their head coaching vacancy. Joe Pavelski is on the Maple Leafs' radar as the team begins the next phase of its interview process in the search for its next head coach, per @FriedgeHNIC . pic.twitter.com/L7jhD5QTtR — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 7, 2026 Insider Elliotte Friedman reports on Sportsnet.ca: Out of nowhere, an unexpected name surfa...
Report: Sabres' Tuch To Test Free Agency
After making a run to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the offseason is where the tough decisions are made. For the Buffalo Sabres , their next decision could come to a head soon . Tuch, who's seeking a raise after another great regular-season with his hometown team, scored 66 points (33 goals, 33 assists) in 79 games . During the playoffs, he played 13 games and scored seven points (three goals, four assists) on a team that was eliminated by the Montreal Canadiens .&...
Insider Lists 8 Names As 'Most Likely To Be Traded' This Offseason
We've heard plenty of high-profile names listed on trade boards already since the regular season ended. But which ones are really going to get dealt? ESPN Insider Greg Wyshynski has ranked all the names out there and has listed eight as 'Most Likely to be Traded' this offseason. Here's how that 'Elite 8' looks: Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings Jake DeBrusk, Vancouver Canucks Adin Hill, Vegas Golden Knights Jordan Kyrou, St. Louis Blues Mason McTavish, Anaheim Ducks Darnell Nurse, Edmonton Oiler...
Significant Development on Robert Thomas Trade Sweepstakes
St. Louis Blues ' star Robert Thomas's name has been linked to just about every team in the NHL that's seeking a top-flight center. He was reportedly on the trade block at the deadline back in March, and nearly everyone around the league expected that to continue this offseason. But according to plugged-in St. Louis insider Andy Strickland, we can all forget about it. He reports that Thomas will not be going anywhere. Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are...
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