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Penguins Would Be 'Happy' To Bring Anthony Mantha Back Under One Condition

While it seems like pending unrestricted free agent Anthony Mantha's days in Pittsburgh are coming to an end, that decision isn't cast in stone just yet.  According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic , there is still a way for Mantha to return to the Penguins , although it is somewhat unlikely. There is something to be said for Mantha’s 33-goal season. The Penguins’ front office and coaching staff like him a lot. On a short-term deal, they’d be happy to bring him back. It’s not like they were d...

Red Wings Shocker: Dylan Larkin Requests Trade

In a shocking turn of events in the Motor City, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. Insider Elliotte Friedman dropped the news this afternoon.  BREAKING NEWS: Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit, per @FriedgeHNIC pic.twitter.com/6gy7VonwWn — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 4, 2026 Friedman cites multiple sources  indicating that the trade request was made.  But he adds that no one would comment on it today, including Larkin, his agent Pat ...

Penguins Have Big Decision To Make On Their Goalie Situation

The Pittsburgh Penguins finished their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers with two goalies on expiring contracts and a prospect in the AHL putting up impressive numbers. Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported this week that Stuart Skinner is unlikely to return when he hits unrestricted free agency on July 1, that the organization is expected to re-sign Arturs Silovs as a restricted free agent, and that Sergei Murashov is regarded internally as ready to step into an NHL ro...

Which Goalie Do Maple Leafs Trade This Offseason?

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the offseason with a goaltending problem that is the envy of half the league and also an organizational headache at the same time. Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz, and Dennis Hildeby are all under contract. All three will be on one-way deals next season, meaning all three require waivers to be sent to the AHL. Three NHL-caliber goalies cannot coexist on one roster without one of them being wasted, and John Chayka's first summer as Maple Leafs GM includes findin...

Maple Leafs Circle Back On Trocheck, 2 Toronto Players Named As Part Of Potential Return

The Toronto Maple Leafs got some tough news last week when it was learned that Max Domi had complications during his back surgery that could keep him out at least for the start of next season, if not longer.  When that was revealed to the team, we're now learning that they apparently circled back to the New York Rangers on Vincent Trocheck. We heard a few weeks back that they'd expressed interest in the Rangers' two-way center , but now they're re-visiting that potential target, as their ...

3 More Top 10 NHL First-Round Picks Could Be Had In Trades

There's been plenty of talk since the draft lottery that the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks are open to moving the second- and fourth-overall picks, respectively, in this month's NHL Draft. But we're hearing from insider David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period of other Top 10 picks that should be up for grabs as well. Seattle will entertain moving the seventh overall pick in a deal for a top line forward, and Winnipeg may move the eighth overall pick for immediate second line help (they wa...

Report: 5 More Islanders Trade Targets Named

The NY Islanders have some moves to make this summer to get themselves back into playoff contention. With the free agent pool thin this year, trades will be the way to go for GM Mathieu Darche, and we've already heard the rumors that he's listening on Mat Barzal , though the latest is that he's not on the trade block , per se . Additionally, pending UFA  Anders Lee is no slam dunk to return , though they'd like him to. The Isles have a mere $10.6 million in cap space projected for next se...

5 Trade Destinations for Islanders' Mat Barzal

The New York Islanders have informed other teams they're open to moving Mat Barzal this summer. The Isles don't have very much cap space to work with and need to create more financial flexibility heading into next season and beyond, and Barzal's on the books for $9.1 million AAV through the 2031 season. Barzal, 29, appeared in 81 games last season, scoring 19 goals and adding 53 assists. He owns a 22-team no-trade list, which essentially gives the Islanders nine teams on the approved list. Whi...

Report: Andres Lee Leaving New York Islanders

Times are a changing on Long Island. The New York Islanders are likely going to have a new captain next season as TSN's Pierre LeBrun's reporting Andres Lee and the Isles are far apart in contract negotiation, and Lee appears to be headed for free agency on July 1. Looking like Anders Lee is preparing to hit free agency. His agent Neil Sheehy met with Isles GM Mathieu Darche today. Both sides far apart. The Isles intend to keep trying, they want their captain back. But Lee appears most likely ...

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Jonathan Toews' Pending Decision On His Future Is Revealed

After missing three seasons over a five-year period, he never gave up the fight to make it back to the National Hockey League. But now it appears that three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews is going to call it quits after just one season back with the Winnipeg Jets. Jonathan Toews is likely to be retiring following his return season to the NHL, per @DarrenDreger . pic.twitter.com/EUd47SOcfI — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 3, 2026 Insider Darren Dreger of TSN reported that, although it's not o...

Maple Leafs holding second interviews with Roy, Laviolette

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their coaching recruitment process, and it sounds like there's still a couple of big names in the running. TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette are among two of the candidates who have made it on to the next stage of the process. The Maple Leafs are interviewing Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette for their vacant head coaching position, per @DarrenDreger pic.twitter.com/DVTqAtXK0T — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 3, 2026 John Chayka and Mats ...

3 Free Agent Destinations For Patrik Laine

Patrik Laine played five games with the Montreal Canadiens in 2025-26, scored one point, spent the rest of the season injured, and watched his team reach the Eastern Conference Finals without him. His four-year, $34.8 million contract is done. He will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career on July 1. At his Canadiens exit availability, Laine was clear about what comes next. "Just excited where the wind takes me next year," he said. "I'm excited to see new opport...

NHL Rumors: Bruins & Devils Linked To Trade

There's conflicting reports that Simon Nemec has requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils . James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now shut those reports down on Friday, saying flatly that Nemec has not requested a trade. What Nichols could not shut down is the fact that several league sources view Nemec as available, and the Devils have a decision to make on his future as a pending restricted free agent by July 1.  The Boston Bruins have been linked to him by multiple Boston outlets ...

Bruce Cassidy Ready To Forfeit The $5M Vegas Owes Him For Chance To Coach Again

While the Vegas Golden Knights and John Tortorella continue to steam along in these playoffs, their former head coach, Bruce Cassidy, just continues to steam .   Cassidy was fired with a handful of games left in the regular season, but he still has one year left on his contract, and he is owed about $5 million on that. The Golden Knights have refused to grant any team permission to speak with him about their vacant head coaching jobs at least as long as their season continues.  ...

Stars Leaving American Airlines Center For Texas Suburb

  The Dallas Stars are abandoning the American Airlines Center, their home of 33 years. While all of the water cooler chatter has been about Jason Robertson , there's another story developing for the Dallas-based team.   It was announced today that they are leaving downtown Dallas and their longtime home of the AAC for the suburbs of Plano, TX. The team has proposed a new arena and entertainment district in the suburbs.  An ill omen for the American Airlines Center, which h...

2 More Top 10 NHL First-Round Picks Could Be Had In Trades

There's been plenty of talk since the draft lottery that the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks are open to moving the second- and fourth-overall picks, respectively, in this month's NHL Draft. But we're hearing from insider David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period of another couple of Top 10 picks that should be up for grabs as well. Seattle will entertain moving the seventh overall pick in a deal for a top line forward, and Winnipeg may move the eighth overall pick for immediate second line h...

Report: Seattle Kraken Making Massive Trade Offers

Keep an eye on the Seattle Kraken as trade winds are swirling hard out west. With the Stanley Cup Final kicking off Tuesday, there's been plenty of chatter off the ice as the offseason looms. Expect to see the Seattle Kraken making a huge splash at the NHL Draft in a few weeks in Buffalo, and it's very likely we'll see their first-rounder moved.  David Pagnotta: Seattle will entertain moving the seventh-overall pick in a deal for a top-line forward - Fourth Period (5/30) There's also been...

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Montreal Canadiens Were In Advanced Trade Talks for Rangers' Vincent Trocheck

The Montreal Canadiens didn't add very much ahead of March's trade deadline and many feel it certainly would have helped them get into the Stanley Cup Final. However, there's plenty of speculation brewing that the Canadiens were in advanced trade talks with the New York Rangers about Vincent Trocheck. Bruce Garrioch: The talk in league circles is that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, the Habs’ vice-president of hockey operations, may have been in talks with the Rangers for a trade that would have ...

One 'Shocking' Result From Norris Trophy Voting

We have a first-time winner of the Norris Trophy, with the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski taking home the honors. Although many had Cale Makar as the favorite, the Jackets' elite two-way D-man taking the prize is no surprise to anyone. It follows up his runner-up showing last season.  But there was one "shocking" result as the Norris voting numbers were announced today. Rookie of the Year Matthew Schafer, the first unanimous recipient of the Calder Trophy in 33 years, finished a dis...

John Carlson Linked To Capitals’ Rival In Metropolitan Division

  John Carlson spent his entire 17-year career with the Washington Capitals. Until he didn't. The iconic Caps defenseman was traded in a shocking move at this year's trade deadline in March to the Anaheim Ducks. Could he potentially join a Washington division rival as an unrestricted free agent this summer?  We do know that the veteran blueliner might like a return to the East Coast, and according to insider Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, the Philadelphia Flyers just might be the...

It's Official: Chris MacFarland Makes Stunning Move to Nashville; Avalanche Name GM

The move came on like a hurricane for the former Avalanche GM. Chris MacFarland is officially the new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Nashville Predators.  The #Preds have hired Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. MacFarland replaces Barry Trotz, who transitions into an advisory role within the organization --> https://t.co/xtx3UvgECj pic.twitter.com/uNCmveGLwS — Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) June 2, 2026 Former GM Barry Trot...

Significant Turn Of Events In Chris MacFarland's Future With Avalanche

In a significant turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche have granted permission to the Nashville Predators to speak with general manager Chris MacFarland. The Nashville Predators have been given permission to speak with Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, according to sources. See where it goes from there. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 2, 2026 Insider Elliotte Friedman writes, however, that, according to his sources,  "the biggest question is: what exactly is the title, role a...

Vancouver Canucks Hire Manny Malhotra As Head Coach

The hockey world loves familiarity, and the Vancouver Canucks organization is very familiar with Manny Malhotra. Reports surfaced on Monday night, firstly by Frank Seravalli, that the Canucks and Malhotra have finally closed the deal, and he'll be the Canucks new head coach. Sources say #Canucks have a deal in place to make Manny Malhotra the 23rd head coach in franchise history. Zero surprise, the Canucks’ Calder Cup winner isn’t going anywhere. He’s won with Johnson and was a teammate of the...

NHL Rumors: 3 Center Trade Targets Linked To Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers made the second round of the playoffs for the first time in years and were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in four games. The lesson from that series was the same lesson the regular season had been teaching all year. Their wing depth is real and getting more crowded, but the center position is not good enough. Flyers centers combined for four goals across ten playoff games, which shows a big structural problem. Danny Briere was reported before the trade deadlin...

NHL Rumors: 5 Offseason Trade Targets Linked To Bruins

The Boston Bruins lost in six games to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round and came away with two clear organizational conclusions. They need a true first-line center, and they need more speed on the right side of their blue line. Nick Goss of NBC Sports Boston laid out a offseason trade board addressing both needs. Here are five names from that list. Robert Thomas - St. Louis Blues Thomas is the most ambitious swing and the one with the most noise behind it. He is 26 years old wit...