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Big Update On Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat Trade Rumors
The Detroit Red Wings have spent the offseason fielding calls on captain Dylan Larkin, but he is not the only star drawing interest, and the latest update on Alex DeBrincat suggests he may not be going anywhere. While teams continue to inquire, a fresh report indicates the sniper is likely to stay in Detroit as long as the Red Wings are willing to pay him. Where The Rumors Started Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , as Detroit navigated trade talks surrounding Larkin, several clubs a...
Teams Keeping A Close Eye On Wild's Quinn Hughes Situation
The Minnesota Wild have one piece of business that towers over everything else this offseason, and the rest of the league is watching how it plays out. Quinn Hughes remains unsigned beyond the 2026-27 season, and until the star defenseman either agrees to an extension or is dealt, rival teams will keep a close eye on the situation in Minnesota. The good news for the Wild is that talks are finally heating up. Negotiations Restarting Per Michael Russo of The Athletic , GM Bill Guerin is me...
Insider: Will Smith Extension With Sharks Will Depend On Player On Rival Team
The San Jose Sharks got a huge piece of business done on Wednesday, signing superstar center Macklin Celebrini to that huge $18.8 million AAV deal. That nudges him ahead of the Anaheim Ducks ' Leo Carlsson on the NHL's salary chart (though Celebrini's doesn't kick in until 2027-28. Carlsson will remain king for the coming year). The next huge extension the Sharks will have to worry about is 21-year-old Will Smith. He became eligible on July 1st as he gets set to enter the final year of h...
Macklin Celebrini Signs Record-Setting Sharks Extension
The San Jose Sharks have locked up the centerpiece of their franchise. The team announced Wednesday that Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year contract extension worth $94 million. The deal carries an $18.8 million average annual value, making the 20-year-old the highest-paid player in the NHL when it kicks in for the 2027-28 season. A New Salary Ceiling The number resets the top of the league. Celebrini's $18.8 million AAV surpasses the $18 million Anaheim's Leo Carlsson recently s...
Ryan Reaves Isn't Done, Seeking One More NHL Opportunity
Ryan Reaves is not ready to hang them up just yet. The 39-year-old enforcer, who remains an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the San Jose Sharks , made it clear he wants to play one more year during a recent appearance on TSN 1050's First Up. "I just think I've got one more left in the tank," Reaves said. Chasing 1,000 Games Reaves sits at 962 career games, meaning he is just 38 shy of the 1,000-game mark, a plateau reached only 425 times in NHL history and a rare ...
Blues Reignite Trade Interest In Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin
The St. Louis Blues are still circling Alexander Nikishin, and the young defenseman remains one of the more intriguing names on the market. Per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic , the Blues continue to have interest in the Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent, but only if the price lands somewhere they like. Nearly a month into free agency, Nikishin is one of just 10 restricted free agents around the league without a deal for 2026-27. Why Carolina Might Move Him Shortly before the 2...
Report: A 'Wide Gap' in Senators Extension Talks With Drake Batherson
Drake Batherson is coming off a career-best season, with 33 goals and 71 points. With one year remaining on his six-year deal, he has been eligible for an extension since July 1st. But reports are that he & the Ottawa Senators have a 'wide gap' still in contract talks. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , if he makes it to July 1st next summer (i.e. as an unrestricted free agent), the price tag will be enormous. Batherson is expected by league executives to com...
Insider Proposes 4 Candidates To Replace Steve Yzerman as Red Wings' GM
The Detroit Red Wings are still on the hunt for a new hockey boss to replace Steve Yzerman, who is stepping down. Jeff Marek has taken on the task of proposing four candidates that he feels might be good fits in the Motor City. On Daily Faceoff's The Sheet podcast on Tuesday, Marek first had to address his idea floated last week that went viral of whether the Red Wings would "consider" former longtime Detroit goalie Jim Rutherford for the job. He was just speculating, and has no intel that t...
Stunning Development Surrounding Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement from the NHL back in June after 16 seasons. But is that definite? Now that his old running mate from those three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks has officially returned to the Windy City, maybe Toews is rethinking things? Patrick Kane himself said he's tried to talk Toews into joining him on the Hawks. Patrick Kane on @pardonmytake talking about convincing Jonathan Toews to return to Chicago: "I said, 'Hey, maybe you come back f...
Extension Coming For Lightning's Nikita Kucherov
The Tampa Bay Lightning have a long list of offseason business, and keeping their franchise cornerstone tops it. Per Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, re-signing reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov remains a top priority, and the intention of both sides is to keep the superstar winger in Tampa Bay long-term. "I'll reiterate that we would like Nikita to stay here, he would like to stay here," BriseBois told reporters. Why It Hasn't Happened Yet Kucherov became eligible to sign an extension on J...
Connor McDavid Speaks Out On Darnell Nurse Trade
The media caught up with Connor McDavid at Zach Hyman's charity golf event this week, and the former spoke out for the first time on this summer's loss of his longtime Edmonton Oilers teammate, defenseman Darnell Nurse. The 12-year Oilers blueliner was dealt on July 1st to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and the draft rights to prospect Zachary Sharp. McDavid said he was " extremely disappointed" to hear of the Nurse trade. Connor McDavid s...
Montreal Canadiens & Anaheim Ducks Complete 1-for-1 Trade
It may not be the biggest trade made this offseason, but the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks have completed some offseason business. The two teams announced on Monday they've finalized a deal that sees the Canadiens acquire winger Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks in exchange for winger Sean Farrell. Both players are currently restricted free agents, and have likely made it known they'd appreciate a change of scenery. Both Farrell and Pastujov received qualifying offers from their original te...
3 Goaltenders Most Likely To Be Traded Next Season
The NHL's trade market has slowed down considerably these past few days, but that doesn't mean conversations aren't still ongoing. There's been several huge trades already this offseason, and there's still a few trade demands from some big players that haven't been solved. Heading into next season, let's showcase a few goaltenders you should have on your trade radar, as these three goalies are the three most likely to be traded during the 2026-27 NHL season: Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadie...
Adam Fantilli's Extension Close — AAV Projected By Blue Jackets Analyst
Following the blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet signing and eventual matching by the Anaheim Ducks, many thought that his $18 million AAV might become the new norm for any upcoming contracts for young NHL stars. That, however, does not seem to be the case. Connor Bedard, who was selected at No. 1 to Carlsson's No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, signed with the Chicago Blackhawks for a fair bit less. Granted, it's still a pretty healthy number, at a $15 million AAV on a five-year deal. According...
Cutter Gauthier Holding Out For Massive Contract
The Anaheim Ducks still have one major piece of offseason business to finish, and it is proving complicated. Cutter Gauthier remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, and his asking price has climbed significantly after teammate Leo Carlsson reset the franchise's salary structure. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Gauthier initially wanted between $10 million and $11 million per season, but his asking price is now around $15 million annually. The Carlsson Effect The jump traces...
UFA Evgenii Dadonov Has Multiple Teams Interested — But Not In NHL
After 12 years in the NHL, Russian forward Evgenii Dadonov's days may be coming to an end in North America. An unrestricted free agent at the worst possible time after a one-goal season (24 games), there is unsurprisingly very little interest on the market for the 37-year-old. A Russian report indicates that Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL is interested in the player's services, and that the feeling is mutual. The former New Jersey Devils forward is the team's top choice for a ...
Top 3 Destinations For John Tortorella, Who Says He's Not Done Coaching
Head coach John Tortorella stepped in with a handful of games to go in the regular season and proceeded to take the Vegas Golden Knights all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals, before falling in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes. But virtually the minute the Finals came to a close, it's been revealed, the Golden Knights told Torts, essentially, 'Thanks, it's been nice,' and sent him on his way, telling him that they would be installing Ryan Craig behind the bench for next season....
One Team Would Only Be Willing To Take Patrik Laine on a PTO
There's a seven-time 20-goal scorer on the free agent market, but the actual 'market' for him still appears to be kind of tepid. Very tepid, in fact. Patrik Laine is still out there, and while one or two teams have come up in rumors, there's no rush to get him signed. One club, the New York Islanders , would only have interest in even taking a look at Laine if it doesn't cost them anything, per Stefan Rosner of The Elmonters . From what I’ve been told, the Islanders did have conver...
Report: Still ‘Animosity’ Between Dallas Stars & Jason Robertson
The Dallas Stars and RFA Jason Robertson kicked the can down the road last week, signing a one-year, $12 million contract for the 2026-27 season. He will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The two sides can still get back to negotiating an extension as of January 1st. But will they? Or will a trade still be in the offing? Insider David Pagnotta said on the DFO Rundown this week that this was more of a "let's just get this done" kind of thing, and that there's still some...
Ducks Pull Surprise Move, Sign 1st-Rounder, OHL Scoring Leader, to NHL Contract
The Anaheim Ducks have convinced 2026 first-round pick Nikita Klepov to break his commitment to the NCAA for next season, by signing a three-year entry-level deal. It comes with a $1.575 million AAV and a $1.075 cap hit. The move comes as a surprise. Klepov had committed back in 2024 to head to Michigan State University for the 2026-27 campaign. SIGNED: Our 2026 first round pick (15th overall) Nikita Klepov has signed a three-year entry-level contract. https://t.co/yfSvOCYK91 — Anaheim D...
Marchenko Trade Coming Imminently for Blue Jackets: Report
It sounds like there could be a significant development in Columbus on the Kirill Marchenko front. We heard the rumors earlier this offseason that Marchenko could be on the move, as he heads into the final year of his contract and is not intending to re-sign with the team. But Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was standing firm, saying that he expected Marchenko to start the season with the team, while dismissing any immediate plans to trade him. On Saturday, however, a new re...
Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau Named Worst NHL Contract
Somebody has to have the worst contract in the NHL, and heading into next season, Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been named . The 33-year-old winger has fallen from grace since being included in the Matthew Tkachuk trade with the Florida Panthers, and hasn't been able to consistently produce as a Flame. Huberdeau's owed $10.5 million AAV for five more seasons, and owns a full no-movement clause. Last season in 50 games, Huberdeau posted just 25 points. The year prior, he recorde...
Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger To 3-Year Deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to take care of some offseason business, as the team announced they've signed forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year contract. The restricted free-agent forward inks a three year deal, and will now earn $4.625 million average annual value moving forward. Sillinger just came off a two-year deal, and cashes in on an extension, getting a pay raise from his previous $2.25 million AAV. Last season was his best year, posting 33 points in 81 games. With the new lan...
Detroit Red Wings Continue To Ponder Dylan Larkin Trade Offers
The Detroit Red Wings are searching for their new general manager, and soon, they could be searching for a new captain. Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, sparked from his on-and-off again relationship with Steve Yzerman, and despite Yzerman being relieved of his duties, and moved into a different role, Larkin prefers to be dealt, and start a new chapter of his career. Larkin, 29, has five seasons left on his contract at a very reasonable $8.7 million, and he's submitted a list of four teams...
Free-Agent Michael Bunting Signing With 1 of 4 Teams
The NHL's free-agent crop has been picked over at this point, but that doesn't mean there isn't significant talent left avaiable. Insert winger Michael Bunting, the pesky forward is one of the best forwards left on the open market, and it won't be long until he has a new deal in hand. He just may need to settle for a one-year contract, which at the start of the summer, wasn't something Bunting had on his radar. Bunting, 30, turns 31 before the start of next season and spent last year split be...
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