NHL Free Agency Articles - Page 10

The Florida Panthers are once again competing in the Stanley Cup Final, the third consecutive season that they’re one of the two final teams standing. Currently, they’re deadlocked with the Edmonton Oilers at one game apiece in the first Cup Final rematch the NHL has seen since the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins met […]

The Ottawa Senators returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Senators would fall to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games. Regardless, this was a major step forward for Ottawa. With much of the core still under contract, the Sens have a solid base to start with. Still, they have some […]

The St. Louis Blues returned to the playoffs this past season after a two-year hiatus. The Blues lost in the first round to the Winnipeg Jets in seven games. Now the Blues look towards the offseason. They have been a solid team since winning the Cup in 2019 but have not moved past the second […]

The New Jersey Devils returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years. The Devils were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes for the second time in three years as well. Expectations for this team have remained high, and they will look to take a step towards winning their first Cup since 2012. We […]

The Buffalo Sabres have entered their offseason following a 13th straight season without playoff hockey. One item on the agenda this summer is the future of restricted free agent defenseman Bowen Byram. Byram joined the Sabres through trade at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. He was dealt in a one-for-one deal for forward Casey Mittelstadt. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were eliminated in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With their offseason underway, the team is weighing making a few different moves this summer. One of these potential moves is trading defenseman Nic Hague. With limited cap space, the Golden Knights may not be able to afford to […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have a new head coach in Jeff Blashill. Blashill’s arrival rings in what the team hopes is another era of championship glory. Chicago has rebuilt its roster since the late 2010s, and they feel they can finally turn the corner with Blashill and star forward Connor Bedard leading the way. The work […]

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in double overtime. Their hero was their villain in last year’s playoff, but could be staying in Sunrise for the future. Brad Marchand came to the Panthers at the trade deadline and is hitting free agency on July 1. But […]

Sometime in the next year, the Minnesota Wild hope to sign not only the richest contract in franchise history, but the most important. Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension on July 1 after five record-setting years with the Wild. Both sides have expressed interest in a long-term contract, but anything can happen in NHL […]

The Colorado Avalanche had a good season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Dallas Stars in the first round. Now, the Avalance hope they can take that next step and finally get past the Stars. There is a chance to get better, but the reverse can also be true for Colorado. The Avalanche’s […]

The New York Rangers endured a terrible season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Now, the Rangers must bounce back and cannot afford another setback. The Rangers’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could plunge them even further down the standings next season. New York has some big […]

The New York Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their new general manager this spring. Lou Lamoriello’s reign is over after seven years, with some solid playoff performances in that run. But their aging core needed a new person at the helm. So, they brought in the former Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM for a massive […]

The Washington Capitals are coming off a season where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Then, Ovechkin and the Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, bringing an end to a promising season with disappointment. The Caps can […]

The Montreal Canadiens took a significant step forward in their development this season, advancing to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they look to make it back and go further. Many factors could go well for the Canadiens this offseason, but it could also take a turn for the worse and result in a setback […]

The Detroit Red Wings could make a splash in NHL Free Agency this summer. They are well-positioned to make noise through any means. They have $21.34 million in available cap space, according to Puck Pedia. And they have their young core players locked up. The most notable Red Wings player hitting free agency this summer […]

The New Jersey Devils had a fantastic season that came crashing down to Earth when they lost Jack Hughes to a season-ending injury. Now, they hope for better health and prosperity. However, things could go terribly wrong if they fail to accomplish specific goals. A Devils’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency would include […]

The Florida Panthers lost to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. Even as they prepare to defend their title, it’s not too early to look ahead to the summer. The Panthers have spent money in NHL free agency recently, and it has worked to perfection. It’s nearly impossible […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs. Now, they believe they can make things right and overcome the Eastern Conference champions. The Lightning’s dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency involves making small changes that could vault them […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing postseason where they fell to the Edmonton Oilers in five games in Round 2. Now, they hope to make an impact in NHL free agency and snag that player who could help them win the Stanley Cup again. If the Golden Knights’ dream scenario in 2025 […]

The New York Rangers endured a challenging 2024-25 season, with an abysmal stretch ruining any chance of making a strong run. Therefore, they missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But there is optimism in the air, and New York might bounce back. If the Rangers’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency materializes, it could […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. They beat Edmonton to win their franchise’s first title last year, which signaled the crowning accomplishment of a lengthy rebuild. Before 2022, they had not won a playoff series since 1996. Aaron Ekblad lifted the Cup as the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. In seven years with Rod Brind’Amour as the coach, they have made the playoffs in seven years and the East Final three times. But in those three appearances, they have only won one game. The Hurricanes and general manager Eric Tulsky […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs for five straight seasons now. This is the longest stretch of missing the playoffs since the 2002-03 season through 2007-08. Still, there could be some positives. After that long stretch, the Blackhawks became a contender, winning three Stanley Cups from 2010 to 2015. The Blackhawks have a young […]

The Ottawa Senators had a great season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, there are a lot of positives to take from this season. But those positives might turn into negatives if things don’t come to fruition. If the Senators’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The Wild were also eliminated in the first round for the fifth time in the last six seasons. While making the playoffs has become the expectation, they need to find a way to move beyond the first round. This […]

The Montreal Canadiens had a great season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the second wildcard. While they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round, it was a successful effort, and the expectations have risen. If the Canadiens’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency comes to fruition, it might help them advance […]

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, and know they must make changes. Ultimately, they fell short again and hope to get the right pieces to get back into the postseason party. If the Red Wings’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency comes true, it could instantly […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the playoffs for three straight seasons. This is the first time since the 2001-02 season through 2005-06 that they missed the playoffs three years in a row. The last season was also the first of Sidney Crosby’s career. Now the Penguins need to figure out how to move forward. They […]

The Winnipeg Jets had a great season, finishing with the best record in hockey. Yet, everything fell apart in the Second Round with a loss to the Dallas Stars. There is a major chance that the Jets could have a nightmare scenario in NHL free agency this offseason. However, the Jets’ dream scenario in 2025 […]

For a third straight year, the Dallas Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Final. This time, the Stars fell to the Edmonton Oilers. Now the Stars attempt to figure out how to get back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2020. We look at the dream scenario for Dallas […]

The Boston Bruins have finally hired a new coach after firing Jim Montgomery early in the 2024-25 campaign. The organization has named former player Marco Sturm their 30th head coach, becoming the last team in the NHL to find its next boss. The Bruins announced the news with this video on X: https://t.co/HMRAYtic9x pic.twitter.com/cGQG0zvxZW — […]

As the Chicago Blackhawks continue their rebuilding phase, an Eastern Conference executive has suggested the team should refrain from making significant moves in the upcoming free agency period. The executive emphasized the importance of aligning player acquisitions with the team’s developmental timeline. “They might be hard to hold off the dogs, but I think the […]

The Dallas Stars were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second season in a row by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference final, bringing to an end a postseason run that began with an exciting seven-game series victory over the Colorado Avalanche, followed by a series win over the Winnipeg Jets. The […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are a potential Mitch Marner landing spot in NHL Free Agency. Chicago has a franchise cornerstone in Connor Bedard to build around. However, they need a star to complement him and aid in his development. Marner appears to be a perfect fit, but Chicago may be having some doubts. The Blackhawks are […]

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a season where they won the Presidents’ Trophy Award. However, the second-round loss to the Dallas Stars left a bad feeling in the air, especially with an offseason with many questions to answer. Winnipeg has a few free agents to sort through, and this could be something that hurts […]

The Mammoth just completed its first season in Utah since acquiring the hockey assets of the Arizona Coyotes. The Mammoth was known as the Utah Hockey Club at the time and had a solid season. They went 38-31-13, finishing seven points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The […]

The Los Angeles Kings have been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the last four seasons, but have fallen short to the Edmonton Oilers. Now, they need to figure it out and find a way to beat Edmonton. But things could always be worse, and some situations could put the team in a tailspin. The […]

The Los Angeles Kings just endured another first-round exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Now, they hope they can make some changes that will help them finally beat the Oilers. The Kings’ dream scenario in NHL free agency involves signing the biggest free agent on the market while retaining one of their own. […]

For the second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes fell short in the Eastern Conference Final. The Canes have now made the playoffs in seven straight seasons, but have not advanced to the Stanley Cup Final since winning it all in 2006. With plenty of cap space and a strong core, the Hurricanes have […]