The Ottawa Senators have seemingly confirmed that they are signing Shane Pinto to a multi-year contract extension that kicks in next season. Elliotte Friedman reported, "After months of negotiations, Ottawa and Shane Pinto are in agreement. closing in on a four-year, $7.5 million AAV extension." The insider also added, "Buys two unrestricted free agent seasons, and everyone involved peace of mind. Both sides badly wanted to get something done." Pinto signed a solid two-year bridge deal in 2024...
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There have been plenty of rumors this season and there will more than likely be a number of better players traded at points during the season, particularly closer to the trade deadline. But there are young and competitive teams that have space and the desire to upgrade by targeting these types of players that could be on the move. David Pagnotta said, "I look to Utah, Carolina, Ottawa, Anaheim in a similar position to Montreal. Don't have to strike now...but these are all teams that are keepin...
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Brayden Schenn trade chatter is beginning to pick up, and insider Frank Seravalli believes the St. Louis Blues captain would be the first player out the door if management starts selling. He’s not pointing to Jordan Kyrou as the initial move. It’s Schenn’s contract structure and the scarcity of proven centers that elevate his market. The 34-year-old carries two more seasons at a 6.5 million cap hit and now has a 15-team no-trade list, which widens the field compared to a full shiel...
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The Vancouver Canucks have been linked to Ryan O’Reilly as they continue searching for a second-line center, with multiple rumor roundups placing the Nashville Predators veteran on Vancouver’s radar. Recent segments note his name “popping up” in trade chatter and frame him as a target that makes sense for a club hungry for structure down the middle.
Why Vancouver wants Ryan O’Reilly
O’Reilly still drives value as a matchup center who will win draws, kill penalties, and can chip in of...
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The Nashville Predators are once again one of the worst teams in the NHL, and GM Barry Trotz has no choice but to change up the core of his team. The Preds can't score, they have chemistry issues in the dressing room, and one player who is drawing a ton of interest from other teams is former Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos. Stamkos, 35, has two seasons left on his deal at $8 million and holds a full no-movement clause, controlling his own destiny on his next move. There's been a ton of rum...
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The Vancouver Canucks got worrying news on their oft-injured starter as reports indicate a Thatcher Demko injury will keep him out for roughly two to three weeks. The setback arrived in his first game back after a brief maintenance break, when he exited following the first period against the Winnipeg Jets . Early indications say it is a lower-body issue unrelated to last season’s knee problem or last week’s rest. That is better than worst-case scenarios, but it still puts Vancouver...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a roller coaster of a start to the season, and Tuesday night in Boston, it went from bad to worse. During the first period in a scrum in front, goaltender Anthony Stolarz was injured. He'd then leave the game in the first intermission, as Dennis Hildeby came out to start the second period. It's an upper body injury for Stolarz, but for now, it doesn't sound very serious. "I don’t believe that’s serious. I think he’ll be fine," Berube said when asked abo...
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Can the Edmonton Oilers swing a Juuse Saros trade, and what would it actually take to make it work. A top tier starter like Saros would stabilize a team that has wobbled through another uneven fall. It's also complicated. The Nashville Predators are not rebuilding, Saros carries a hefty cap hit, and any move likely requires the player’s approval. That puts pressure on the Oilers to present the kind of offer that solves the money and the assets in return in one shot.
What an Oiler...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs buyer’s remorse on Brandon Carlo is becoming a real talking point as the blue line sputters and the goals against pile up game after game. After paying a premium to land the stay-at-home defender, Toronto has watched the pairing and puck movement fall short of expectations through the first month. Analyst James Mirtle on Sportsnet 590 The FAN went a step further, saying the team already explored moving Carlo in the offseason.
Carlo Was Shopped for JJ Peterka
Accordi...
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The Calgary Flames are last in the NHL, but the owner has all the belief in the world in the team and the core. Darren Dreger reported, "Murray Edwards, the owner of the Calgary Flames, is telling people that he has no interest in trading Nazem Kadri; in fact, he doesn't want to trade Nazem Kadri. He loves the core of this team." The Flames missed the playoffs each of the past three seasons, and only came close last season because Dustin Wolf played amazingly and dragged the team close. The Fl...
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The St. Louis Blues are struggling, and along with being 5-8-3 on the season, they have just two wins in their past 10 games. It doesn't appear like the Blues' management is going to sit still and let the team continue to struggle, making moves to get value back for some of their players, but not rebuild. Frank Seravalli said, "Doug Armstrong doesn't sit on his hands. Keep an eye on the Blues in the next 5-10 days. My understanding is they have been pretty aggressive already." Seravalli also a...
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The Nashville Predators have the most games played in the NHL (18) and have the third-fewest points with a record of 5-9-4. Two seasons ago seemed like a fluke that sent the team into a buying spree and it hasn't turned out the way the Predators wanted, struggling mightily last season and having a repeat of that this time around. It is time for the Predators to give up on the hope of winning with this core, where half of them were acquired in the 2024 offseason. Some aren't working out, whethe...
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The Seattle Kraken are starting to come back down to Earth again after their hot start, as they have won only four out of their last 10 games. If the Kraken start to drop in the standings, pending UFA forward Jaden Schwartz will be a big player to watch in the trade market. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could target Schwartz if he becomes available this season. New Jersey Devils When looking at the Devils' roster, there is no question that they could use another top-six winger. D...
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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov is continuing to create chatter in the rumor mill as a trade candidate. The young forward is looking for a change of scenery, and it certainly seems likely that he will find a new home by the trade deadline. Due to this, let's look at three potential trade destinations for Chinakhov. Buffalo Sabres The Sabres have been linked to Chinakhov this season, and the fit looks really good on paper. They need more skill on the wing, and bringing...
2 months ago
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The Toronto Maple Leafs need a jolt up front, but it will not be Jordan Kyrou. On The Jeff Marek Show , insider Jeff Marek flatly said there is no chance the St. Louis Blues winger lands in Toronto. Marek pointed to the obvious complication. Craig Berube is the Maple Leafs head coach and he previously coached Kyrou in St. Louis. That history makes a reunion in Toronto highly unlikely.
Why Jeff Marek Shut the Door on a Leafs Move for Kyrou
Marek noted that Toronto could use Kyro...
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The Dallas Stars want Jason Robertson locked in for the long haul, but multiple reports say talks are nowhere near the finish line. General manager Jim Nill has said the goal is to sign him, yet the two sides are still searching for a number that works in the NHL's rising cap world.
Why Talks Are Stalled
Dallas is believed to prefer a deal that comes in under Mikko Rantanen on average annual value, which effectively sets a ceiling for their forward group. Robertson, coming off foot s...
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The St. Louis Blues have had a terrible start to the 2025-26 season, as they have a 5-8-3 record and are last in the Central Division. With this, trade rumors are starting to follow some of their top players, including defenseman Justin Faulk. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Faulk this season. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings would be wise to add another right-shot defenseman to their roster, so Faulk could be a strong addition to their roster. He w...
2 months ago
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Things have been quiet for over a week on the Adrian Kempe extension front, as he and the Los Angeles Kings remained far apart in talks, and there was nothing new to report except speculation. Now, insider David Pagnotta has signaled a significant change, as he says that negotiations have resumed. They paused talks in October and they thought they were going to resume by the end of the month but they hadn’t. But I checked in a couple of days ago and it sounds like they’ve resumed those d...
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The St. Louis Blues are second last in the NHL and it isn't going to be easy to turn things around. The team can't go into a full rebuild, but there are certainly pieces that can be sold off to retool. This is a team that has been stuck in the middle for the past number of years and needs to move off some of their veterans to make room for the youth. Jeff Marek said, "I wonder at which point we start to say, I wonder where Brayden Schenn, Jordan Binnington, and Justin Faulk are going to end up...
3 months ago
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have to figure things out with David Kampf, as he is headed in a direction where he will be playing on a different NHL team this season with an opportunity to be in the NHL. With how the Maple Leafs are set up, Kampf was the odd man out and found himself in the AHL. Chris Johnston said, "Not too many teams are eager to take on his contract...the Leafs are not in the mood to just take back some garbage contract." Toronto has just over $1 million in cap space to use and K...
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Bobby McMann trade chatter could start picking up in Toronto after fresh speculation from Sportsnet’s James Mirtle . The Toronto Maple Leafs winger has struggled to match last season’s 20-goal pace, and with his contract coming due, the team must decide if he is part of their long-term core or a useful trade asset while his value remains intact. In 16 games this season, the 29-year-old has recorded three goals and six points while posting 43 hits and 14:55 average time on ice. Last...
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Sportsnet’s Alex Adams thinks there’s a path for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins to become trade partners if timing breaks right. Ottawa is aggressively looking to add another winger and a right-shot defenseman, but with no first-round pick and a thin prospect pool beyond Carter Yakemchuk and Logan Hensler, a trade built around roster players makes the most sense.
Why Ottawa’s Needs Match Pittsburgh’s Potential Surplus
Adams notes the Senators want immediate help in the t...
3 months ago
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The Calgary Flames have a 4-11-2 record and are looking like clear sellers for this season. Defenseman Rasmus Andersson is one of their top trade candidates, as he is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA). Due to this, let's discuss three teams who need to be watched in the Andersson sweepstakes now. Detroit Red Wings When looking at the Red Wings' roster, it is clear that they still could use another impactful right-shot defenseman. Bringing in a blueliner like Andersson would p...
3 months ago
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The Buffalo Sabres are struggling once again this season, as they are at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings with a 5-6-3 record. Due to this, pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Alex Tuch has been a very popular name in the rumor mill. If the Sabres do not improve and Tuch is not extended as the deadline gets closer, he could very well get moved. Because of this, let's discuss three potential landing spots for him. Los Angeles Kings The Kings need another scoring winge...
3 months ago
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are heading in the wrong direction, as they have lost each of their last three games and are now at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. If they do not turn things around as the season goes on, they could be sellers this season. Due to this, let's take a look at three Blue Jackets who could get traded this season. Yegor Chinakhov Chinakhov is an obvious trade candidate to watch on the Blue Jackets, as he requested a trade during the offseason. The former...
3 months ago
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