The Detroit Red Wings have some decisions to make when it comes to their roster this offseason. After a collapse during the final stretch of the season, the Red Wings missed the playoffs and should be looking to make upgrades this offseason because of it. However, they are also entering the summer with a few contract extension candidates to watch. Let's discuss them now. Patrick Kane Kane has made it clear that he is open to staying put with the Red Wings, and it would not be particularl...
Dylan Holloway has been one of the St. Louis Blues ' best forwards since he was claimed off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. In two seasons with the Blues, the 14th overall pick in 2020 has played 136 games wearing the Blues note; he's scored 114 points (36-48) in that time frame. It's safe to say that general manager Doug Armstrong hit gold once he claimed Stan Bowman's mistake. Holloway has been paid an average annual value of $2.29 million , and his contract expires at t...
Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen is an interesting pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) heading into the summer. With Tolvanen being a 26-year-old forward who contributes offensively and plays a heavy game, he should generate a good amount of interest if he hits the free-agent market. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Tolvanen if he becomes a free agent this offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings should be looking to boost their top nine this s...
The Calgary Flames traded away multiple players this season as they continue their rebuild. They certainly could end up making more moves this summer, and Morgan Frost is one trade candidate on their roster to keep an eye on. With the 26-year-old center entering next season as a pending UFA, he could be a player the Flames flip if they do not view him as a long-term part of their plans. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could target Frost this summer if he is made available. Wi...
The New Jersey Devils have hired a new GM; The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering bringing a couple of franchise greats back into the fold in advisory roles; and the Nashville Predators' search for a new general manager is also reaching the final stages. Insider Frank Seravalli gives us a detailed breakdown on Monday of where things stand. He says that the Preds have eliminated two candidates, telling their two assistant GMs, Jeff Kealty and Scott Nichol, that they are no longer under c...
After the season concluded for the underachieving Winnipeg Jets , the knives are out. Dissension in the ranks has surfaced in the media . The team went from winning a Presidents' Trophy during the 2024-25 season to finishing 7th in the Central Division with a record of 35-35-12. Difficult decisions will have to be made, as the team has a total of eight free agents to deal with, including one forward, Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist has been known to be a talented two-way forward who...
We heard the news last week that the Toronto Maple Leafs are considering bringing former franchise icon Mats Sundin back into the fold in a front office advisory role of some kind. Now comes word on Monday that another former Leafs great could be brought back as well for another important off-ice role. According to insider Darren Dreger, speaking on TSN's First Up, Gary Roberts is being eyed for a position with the new-look Leafs. Mats Sundin, Mike Gillis... Gary Roberts? Thi...
It sounds like things are getting closer for the Toronto Maple Leafs to land on a new general manager. After reporting that something could happen by the end of this week , insider Frank Seravalli is now listing the names of two of the 'Finalists' for the open GM job. Sources say two of the 'finalists' advancing in the Maple Leafs GM search this week are #NHLBruins assistant GM Evan Gold and #NYR assistant GM Ryan Martin. There is likely a third (or more?) candidate to meet with the team for a...
Jonathan Toews spoke to reporters at his end-of-season media availability and was honest about where things stand heading into the offseason.
No decision has been made on whether he will play a 17th NHL season.
He will take the next few weeks to reflect on the year, process what the comeback meant to him, and determine whether he wants to go through the grind again. #NHLJets exit interviews are underway. Jonathan Toews just told us he hasn’t made a decision yet on his future. That’s going ...
The Vancouver Canucks finished the 2025-26 season at 25-49-8 with 58 points, the worst record in the NHL and a stunning fall from the team that went 50-23-9 just two seasons ago.
A season that was already difficult became a roster liquidation exercise as the year wore on.
Quinn Hughes, Conor Garland, Tyler Myers, David Kampf, and Lukas Reichel were all moved before the trade deadline, and coach Rick Tocchet has been vocal about wanting less roster turnover this summer rather than more.
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With anywhere up to 10 candidates having been interviewed already, some twice, we're getting a report on Sunday night that the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office executive search is suddenly coming down to the final strokes. According to insider Frank Seravalli, we’re now just about at “The Finalists” stage: Sources say the Maple Leafs are advancing to the ‘finalist’ stage of their interview process this week. No guarantee on timeline but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a new GM in place...
The New York Rangers should make multiple changes to their roster as they continue their rebuild. One of their top trade candidates to watch this summer is pending restricted free agent (RFA) defenseman Braden Schneider. The right-shot blueliner was a popular name in the rumor mill leading up to this year's trade deadline, so it would not be surprising if he generated trade interest this offseason. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to trade for Schneider this of...
While the Florida Panthers had a rough 2025-26 season, A.J. Greer had a career year with the Atlantic Division club. In 78 games this season with the Cats, he set new career highs with 17 goals, 15 assists, and 32 points. He also had 203 hits on the season. Due to this, Greer will generate a lot of interest if he decides to test the free-agent market this summer. If he does become a UFA this offseason, these three teams could look to sign him. Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers could b...
There was no sophomore jinx for Macklin Celebrini. That's an understatement. The 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward had one of the great sophomore seasons of all-time in the NHL in 2025-26. With just one year to run on his entry-level contract, he's eligible for an extension this summer. He's already being asked about his long-term future in San Jose, and Celebrini has made it clear that he sees a long and illustrious relationship for himself and the Sharks, indicating that a new extens...
The Florida Panthers will be an interesting team to watch this offseason. After missing the playoffs due to their significant injury trouble, it would not be surprising if they look to upgrade their roster. One of their biggest questions heading into the offseason is their goaltending situation. Sergei Bobrovsky is a pending unrestricted free agent, so they could be on the hunt for goaltending help if he walks. They also could use an upgrade over backup Daniil Tarasov in general, so let'...
The talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to trade Morgan Rielly has been ongoing since about this time last year. The 13-year veteran is a lifelong Leaf and the longest-serving member of the club. Most observers feel, though, that it's time to move on from Rielly and remake the blueline. However, there's the little issue of a hefty contract and a full no-move clause. The 32-year-old has to agree to a deal first. With a whopping four years remaining on his deal at a $7.5 million c...
The New York Islanders have finished the season without making the playoffs. The team unceremoniously fired coach Patrick Roy after losing four games in a row on Apr. 6th, 2026. General manager Matthieu Darche would hire Peter DeBoer as coach, as he looks to reshape the team in his image. Now, as the playoffs begin to ramp up, there remain questions about the players on the roster. The team has seven free agents, and -$3.8 million in cap space . Difficult decisions wil...
There's a ton of speculation circulating online that goaltender Carey Price attempted an NHL comeback last season. Yes, it's hard to confirm as it wasn't from Price directly, but someone who connected with the former Montreal Canadiens goalie in recent days reports that Price mentioned he attempted to make a comeback at some point last season, but shut things down once the knee pain was too much to ignore. Home from Moncton. Was amazing meeting Carey Price. Was crazy hearing his story about at...
The Calgary Flames traded defenceman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights this season, however, there were a number of teams who made trade offers, including the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to reports, the Maple Leafs made a trade offer for Andersson, which included prospect Ben Danford and at least one draft pick, however, Flames GM Craig Conroy rejected Brad Treliving's trade proposal and countered with two first-round picks and top prospect Easton Cowan. Darren Dreger: I believe ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs put on a dismal performance throughout the entire regular season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in surprising fashion. Forward Nick Robertson is one of the many players who aren't likely to return next season, and as a pending restricted free agent, Robertson isn't shy talking about the elephant in the room. Robertson spoke to the media to finish out the year, and made it very clear, he's unsure what the future holds. The pesky winger has been in and out of the lineu...
Ramus Andersson was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2026. The Golden Knights paid a pretty penny for a right-shot defenseman who has yet to sign an extension with the team. General manager Kelly McCrimmon's entire philosophy is a mercenary outlook to building a roster, whatever it takes, quick turnover, and for those who don't fit, an unceremonious exit. As the team has entered the Stanley Cup playoffs under newly-hired head coach John Tortorella, you have to wonder...
The Toronto Maple Leafs missed out on one of their top candidates for their new front office when analytics guru Sunny Mehta was snapped up by the New Jersey Devils. But there is no shortage of other candidates, as reported by insider Elliotte Friedman. He tells us there is a list of seven—that he knows of—that have already spoken with MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and the Leafs organization: Ryan Bowness, 42, Islanders Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel...
Chicago Blackhawks forward Ilya Mikheyev will be a player to watch now that the offseason is here for the Original Six club. The 31-year-old forward is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA), and it will be interesting to see if the Blackhawks extend him. He has been a very good addition for them, but it would also make sense if he tested the market after his strong season. In 77 games this season, he had 18 goals and a career-high 36 points. If Mikheyev ends up becoming a UFA this year, look...
The Vancouver Canucks will be a team to watch very closely during the offseason. With the Canucks in the middle of a rebuild and finishing this season as the NHL's worst team, it is very possible that they will move on from more of their players during the offseason. The Jets, meanwhile, should be looking to add to their roster after underperforming this campaign and missing the playoffs in the weak Western Conference. One of their biggest needs is a top-six winger, as they have never found a ...
The Detroit Red Wings are entering the summer with multiple pending free agents. One of them is veteran forward James van Riemsdyk. The 36-year-old winger proved to be a solid depth addition for the Red Wings this season, as he had 15 goals and 31 points in 72 games. Yet, with the Red Wings missing the playoffs, they could look to make changes and move on from van Riemsdyk. If the 2007 second-overall pick becomes an unrestricted free agent (UFA), these three teams could look to sign him. ...