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3 Free-Agent Destinations for RHD John Klingberg

NHL training camps are right around the corner and there's plenty of talent left on the free-agent market, looking for work for next season. John Klingberg continues to be one of the best defencemen left on the open market, and while the contract offers haven't been pouring in this summer, Klingberg's NHL experience is still attractive to a number of teams looking to fill out their roster. Klingberg, 34, is coming off a very inconsistent season, appearing in 56 games last season with the San ...

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs' Philippe Myers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has made some significant upgrades this summer, which means the internal competition for roster spots heading into training camp is quite fierce. On the back end of the Leafs roster, Philippe Myers has been pushed down the depth chart, and is now on the trade block. Chayka has added Darren Raddysh, Emil Andrae, and the Leafs are welcoming back Chris Tanev with open arms, add in Morgan Rielly avoiding an offseason trade, and the numbers aren't on ...

Philadelphia Flyers Continue To Make Trade Offers

The Philadelphia Flyers have had quite the offseason, and there's plenty of rumors going around that general manager Daniel Briere has been working the phones. According to multiple reports, the Flyers are shopping for defencemen, and recently, have been very aggressive with their trade offers. Briere turned the NHL on it's head this summer by signing Leo Carlsson to a lucrative offer sheet, and reportedly since, has been laser focused on trying to land NHL proven blueliners. Marco D'Amico: R...

2 Anaheim Ducks Trade Candidates Linked to Cap Savings

The Anaheim Ducks are in a world of mess and now general manager Pat Verbeek is going to have to trade his way out of it. The Ducks waited far too long to sign Leo Carlsson, and while he was on the restricted free-agent market, the Philadelphia Flyers signed him to a $18-million AAV contract, handcuffing the Ducks in a major way this summer. Verbeek loves getting Carlsson locked up, perhaps not at $18 million per season, but the main concern now becomes Cutter Gauthier. The restricted free-ag...

Canucks Could Make Move To Fix Crowded Goaltending Situation

The Vancouver Canucks have a problem in net heading into training camp, and it isn't a shortage of talent. It's the opposite. Vancouver enters 2026-27 with three capable NHL goaltenders on the roster: Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen, and Nikita Tolopilo.  Per The Hockey Writers , the question that will define camp is whether the Canucks keep all three or settle into a traditional 1A/1B tandem, and that decision "will likely be answered over the course of training camp and the preseason, de...

Insider Explains Why Xhekaj Remains Unsigned In Montreal

Arber Xhekaj remains without a contract heading into the final month before training camp, and one insider believes the defenseman market as a whole may be what's holding things up. Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco joined TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked whether the current market for defensemen is part of the reason Xhekaj hasn't signed.  The host pointed specifically to Pittsburgh's Ville Koivunen, who just landed a significant contract despite lacking Xhekaj's track record of NHL pr...

Panthers Could Have Marchand's Replacement In Free Agency

The Florida Panthers have a real hole to fill with Brad Marchand sidelined, and one might already be sitting on the open market. The Panthers are the most likely landing spot for unrestricted free agent winger Michael Bunting, and they could sign him to a one-year deal in Florida specifically to cover for Marchand. Florida Needs A Fix Marchand underwent unexpected hip and sports hernia surgery late in the summer and could miss six to 10 games to start the season, with an earliest poss...

Red Wings Trade For 6'8" Breakout Forward

While they continue their search for a new boss of hockey operations, the Detroit Red Wings are apparently still able to get some business done.  Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff completed a nice trade on Thursday with the Nashville Predators for gigantic forward Sutter Muzzatti, who just completed his NCAA eligibility.  UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations. Additionally, the Red W...

Tough Break For Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins, Out Indefinitely After Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without backup netminder Elvis Merzlikins for the foreseeable future, after he underwent shoulder surgery this week. There is no timetable for his return.  Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has undergone successful surgery for a shoulder injury, and there is no timetable for his return 🤕 Merzlikins began experiencing discomfort during offseason workouts, and following an MRI, surgery was determined to be the best course of… pic.twitter.com/wFbeSNUq...

Canadiens' Prospect Adam Engstrom Becomes Trade Candidate

With his entry-level contract going into its final year and no extension talks ongoing, Montreal Canadiens prospect Adam Engstrom has become a trade candidate this summer. Per Arpon Basu of The Athletic , the Habs " are scouring the trade market and using their surplus on defence as capital in that search." It is no secret Engström’s name is floating around out there. Teams have asked about him in trade discussions, and the Canadiens are open to those discussions. Engström has yet to be traded...

Trade Update On Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly's name spent much of the summer floating around the trade rumor mill.  That chatter has gone almost entirely silent. The San Jose Sharks were rumored to have interest in Rielly earlier this offseason. Instead, San Jose acquired Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers , removing what had been considered one of the more realistic landing spots for the veteran Toronto defenseman. Why San Jose Made Sense The Sharks were viewed as a logical fit for months. San Jose has been rebuil...

Bruins Make Surprising Decision On Captain Vacancy

The Boston Bruins are heading into a second straight season without a captain, and the front office surprisingly isn't in any rush to change that. Team president Cam Neely addressed the vacancy during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon , confirming the organization still hasn't decided whether to name someone before training camp. "I don't know if you necessarily need to have a guy unless there is that one guy that really stands out," Neely said. "We've been blessed to have great captains...

Capitals Racing To Lock Up Two Young Forwards Early

The Washington Capitals aren't waiting to find out if a rival team gets aggressive with their two most promising young forwards. GM Chris Patrick has begun contract extension talks with both Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif, per NHL.com's Tom Gulitti , well before either player is even eligible for restricted free agency.  "I think my M.O. going forward really is if you have guys that are going to be restricted free agents that could potentially get offer sheets, you want to get in front o...

Insider Has Surprising Take On Elias Pettersson Trade Market

The rumors surrounding Vancouver Canucks' beleaguered center Elias Pettersson haven't let up over the summer. Will the $92.8M man find himself playing elsewhere next season? Trade rumors have run the gamut: They're trying to deal him; they haven't received any worthy offer s; they won't retain; they have no choice but to stick with him to start the season then try again at the deadline .  But according to insider Jeff Marek on The Sheet , there actually is a healthy trade market for the C...

Rangers Re-Sign Top Prospect Scott Morrow To A One-Year Deal

The New York Rangers have locked down a piece that was acquired in a trade from the Carolina Hurricanes last season .  Defenseman Scott Morrow, who was selected 40th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft. Morrow, until he arrived in New York, had played only 16 games in two seasons with the Hurricanes.  However, with the Rangers, he got a longer look in 2025-26, playing 29 games and scoring six points (six assists).  He's been one of the Blueshirts' most promising prospects in recent ye...

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Ominous Prediction For Cutter Gauthier Come Training Camp: NHL Analyst

The Cutter Gauthier situation in Anaheim is getting more and more concerning with each passing day. We shared the report earlier this week that the Ducks' restricted free agent turned down a huge extension offer already.  Now, according to hockey analyst Steve Peters, appearing on Daily Faceoff's Morning Cuppa Hockey, the contract dispute will almost certainly lead to the 41-goal scorer holding out from Ducks' training camp next month.  Cutter Gauthier won't be at Ducks Camp? 👀 Jonny...

Ducks & Penguins Swing Summer Trade

With Leo Carlsson & Cutter Gauthier making all the headlines in Orange County, this is far from the biggest move the Anaheim Ducks will have made this offseason, but they have completed a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for a noteworthy NCAA forward.  🚨 Trade To #FlyTogether Cruz Lucius 22 y/o F - NCAA To #LetsGoPens Nothing Similarly to the Sardaryan trade, Lucius has completed his NCAA eligibility and can become a draft-related UFA by notifying the league that he is no longer in coll...

Role Change Coming For Alex Ovechkin This Season

Alex Ovechkin isn't sure what his role looks like this season, and for the first time in years, it's an open question. Washington is handing its power play over to new assistant coach Ray Bennett for 2026-27, and several new names are entering the mix. Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, says he's simply waiting to see how it shakes out. "We'll see how it goes," he said in a new interview. Why He's Played Both Units For Years Ovechkin explained the original reasoning behind his heavy power-pl...

New Metro Team Linked To Free Agent Vladimir Tarasenko

The Philadelphia Flyers still need finishing, and one insider believes a familiar name sitting on the open market could be the answer. Per NHL Network's Mike Rupp , Vladimir Tarasenko would be a strong fit in Philadelphia. "I think the Flyers are a team that needs more finishers," Rupp said. "Just like I talked about Patrik Laine not needing many opportunities to shoot the puck and score, Vlad Tarasenko is the same way. I'd like to see him in Philly. I think that would help them out." A Power ...

Sidney Crosby & Penguins Working On Contract Extension

Sidney Crosby is entering the final year of his contract, and unlike two years ago, there's barely any noise around it.  Per Josh Yohe of The Athletic , that's because a new deal could be finalized before the Penguins even drop the puck on the 2026-27 season. "The smart money would be on Crosby signing a new deal sometime between now and the middle of September," Yohe wrote. "That's how it went before, that's the timeline Crosby is comfortable with, and a new contract seems inevitable." ...

NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs open to moving 2 players

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is no stranger to making trades, and he's managed to already put his fingerprints all over his roster in his first offseason. Word is, he's far from finished. Trade rumors continue to swirl in Toronto, as Chayka appears open to moving defenceman Philippe Myers and forward Dakota Joshua. Some feel that Myers has asked for a trade as he's quickly fallen down the depth chart and appears destined to spend all of next season with the AHL's Toronto Mar...

NHLTR Mock Trade: Devils send 4-piece package to Wild for Quinn Hughes

The Quinn Hughes trade rumors continue as it doesn't sound like Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is making any progress with a contract extension. Hughes has one year left on his contract a very reasonable $7.8 million average annual value, and the mobile all-star defenceman continues to be linked to joining his brothers on the New Jersey Devils. Several insiders feel if a contract extension isn't signed by the start of training camp, the Wild may have no choice but to move on.&nbsp...

Philadelphia Flyers sign Hunter McDonald to two-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers took care of some internal business on Tuesday, as the team announced they've re-signed Hunter McDonald to a two-year contract extension. OFFICIAL: We’ve signed defenseman Hunter McDonald to a two-year, two-way/one-way contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of $912,500. #LetsGoFlyers — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 18, 2026 The 24-year-old defenceman is inked to a two-way deal that sees his NHL average annual value land on $912,500. McDonald's a homegr...

Patrik Laine Urged To Take Offer From This Cup Contender

At this point in the offseason, it's clear there isn't a huge demand for unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine. Yes, there are several teams linked to having potential interest in him, but there's nothing substantial, and apparently, nothing imminent.  Laine played only five games in October last season with the Montreal Canadiens . He missed a few months after  surgery to repair a core muscle injury. But even when he was supposedly cleared to play medically, the Habs had no use for h...

Maple Leafs' John Tavares Appears in Toronto Courtroom Over Battle With Government

After an extremely busy start to the offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs , things have quieted down considerably over the last month. So any news surrounding the team will make headlines. That's the case on Tuesday as John Tavares appears in a Toronto courtroom over an ongoing battle with the Canadian taxman.  Joseph Brean reports in the National Post  that both Tavares and his former Leafs teammate Patrick Marleau  are witnesses  in a trial over the taxation of signing b...