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Nazem Kadri was on top of the world when he won his first Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. But it’s been tough sledding since after the Canadian signed a massive seven-year contract with the Calgary Flames in October of the same year. The Flames have failed to qualify for the postseason […]

Although mere weeks ago it looked like the Carolina Hurricanes were ready to offer Jake Guentzel’s signing rights for a mid-round draft pick, it now looks like the two sides might be able to come to a long-term solution that will keep the star forward in Raleigh for the foreseeable future. “There seems to be […]

The New York Rangers reportedly are considering a lot of trade possibilities this offseason as Chris Drury tries to be aggressive to get the team over the hump to win its first championship since 1994, and one of those players who could get traded is captain Jacob Trouba, who was asked to submit his 15-team […]

The Detroit Red Wings have been active so far this offseason. However, the biggest question around them heading into NHL Free Agency remains unanswered. Future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane looks likely to hit the open market when it opens on July 1. His future in Detroit is up in the air, but if he […]

Immediately after the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another early elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a first-round series loss at the hands of the Boston Bruins last May, questions about the future of Mitch Marner with the team started to become among the main topics concerning the franchise. Over a month later since that […]

Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent Martin Necas is one of the hottest names this offseason as he reportedly wants a change of scenery, but time is ticking for general manager Eric Tulsky to net a first-round pick in this year’s draft, which starts on Friday. The Hurricanes have received a lot of interest, with the […]

Goalies are always a hot commodity in the NHL and the early portion of this offseason has seen a flurry of netminder trades. The deal that sent Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames to the New Jersey Devils earned plenty of headlines. The Toronto Maple Leafs also heavily pursued the veteran goaltender, ultimately falling short […]

Jake DeBrusk is one of the most pressing question marks facing the Boston Bruins’ front office this summer. Set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 — less than a week from now — there’s a real chance the Canadian forward walks away if he isn’t offered a suitable contract extension. There have […]

Trevor Zegras trade rumors will run rampant all summer long. The Anaheim Ducks star had a rough 2023-24 season, and Zegras struggled with injury. And after Anaheim’s trade for Cutter Gauthier earlier in the year, there is room for the 23-year-old to be moved. Many teams are taking note of the situation, including the New […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the NHL’s worst clubs in 2023-24, finishing second to last and looking out of playoff contention before the calendar flipped to January. But the future is undoubtedly bright in the Windy City, mainly due to 2023 No. 1-overall pick Connor Bedard. The North Vancouver native was electric in his […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators haven’t been trade partners since back in July of 2021, when the Canes sent two second-round picks to the Preds in exchange for a first-rounder. Before that (besides another minor draft pick swap), there hadn’t been a trade between the two franchises involving an actual player since June of […]

Although all eyes in the hockey world will be trained on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final in South Florida on Monday night, business continues for the 30 franchises not named the Florida Panthers or Edmonton Oilers. And it’s a busy week in the National Hockey League; a champion will be crowned on Monday, […]

Linus Ullmark trade rumors are nothing new. Ullmark was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Kings around the NHL Trade Deadline, according to various reports. This offseason, the Ottawa Senators have intensified their chase of the veteran Boston Bruins goaltender. However, they have reportedly been joined by two new teams. Postmedia reporter Bruce Garrioch wrote […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue trying to build a roster that can have consistent playoff success, something that has eluded the franchise over the past two decades. And in the quest to again capture an ever-elusive Stanley Cup, general manager Brad Treliving is reportedly looking to add size to the blue line ahead of the […]

Jeff Skinner has been a key piece of the Buffalo Sabres’ offensive core since signing an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the franchise back in 2019. But after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign that saw the 32-year-old regress to just 46 points in 74 games, the front office could be exploring buying out the final […]

Jake DeBrusk always seems to show up when his Boston Bruins play their rival Toronto Maple Leafs — especially in the postseason. But with the 27-year-old set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and rumblings that the front office won’t offer the Canadian another contract in Beantown, the Leafs could be interested […]

After the Calgary Flames trade Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils, the sweepstakes for Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark has ramped up, with the Ottawa Senators feeling as if they are in the driver’s seat as talks with the Bruins “have intensified,” according to Dave Litman of NHL Trade Rumors. The Senators knew that […]

The San Jose Sharks made a rather eyebrow-raising move on Wednesday. The Sharks claimed veteran forward Barclay Goodrow off waivers from the New York Rangers. They absorbed the final three years of the 31-year-old’s contract and take on his full $3.6 million cap hit. It was a move that caught some by surprise, and reportedly left […]

The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly have received ‘concrete’ trade offers for forward Martin Necas, but nothing that they would say yes to right now, and talks should continue to heat up at next week’s NHL Draft in Las Vegas, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Martin Necas is a restricted free agent this summer for […]

After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 14 of 15 seasons, the San Jose Sharks have missed the postseason festivities for five consecutive years. It has been a particularly painful rebuild, as the team finished 19-54 during the latest NHL campaign. There might finally be a blinding ray of light amid the darkness, however, now […]

Marco Rossi is fresh off a breakout season with the Minnesota Wild, in which the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft amassed 21 goals and 40 points in 82 games. But the 22-year-old’s future is up in the air in Saint Paul, especially as he is set to become a restricted free […]

Trade speculation continues to swirl relentlessly around Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner, who is virtually No. 1 on every single trade board that’s been made since the season ended. But that doesn’t guarantee that Marner, who is from Toronto and has played his entire career for the franchise, will be traded before the […]

Nikita Zadorov was better than anyone within the Vancouver Canucks could have imagined when he was brought over from the Calgary Flames ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline. The hulking Russian was solid in the regular-season, but he turned into an absolute beast for Vancouver in the playoffs. Remarkably, he finished sixth on the […]

After an absolutely miserable 2023-24 campaign, it can only be up from here for the San Jose Sharks. The club put together one of the worst seasons in the history of the franchise, winning just 19 games and finishing dead last in league standings. But equipped with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets had an abysmal season in 2023-24. And they made wholesale changes to their front office. Veteran general manager Don Waddell was recently appointed as the team’s new decision-maker. He has a number of items on the agenda this offseason. According to recent reports, one of them involves star forward Patrik Laine. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have a lot of things to take care of this offseason, but they reportedly are working on a long-term extension for Jaccob Slavin, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Jaccob Slavin is a big part of the Hurricanes’ success, and he is entering the last year of his seven-year, $37.1 million contract […]

The Carolina Hurricanes look to have appointed a new general manager after Don Waddell left the organization for the Columbus Blue Jackets after nearly a decade in the role. Eric Tulsky, who was named interim GM at the end of May, will take over full-time duties, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. “Sources say candidates […]

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in the middle of last season, and at one point they offered a contract extension that he declined, so they are now operating under the assumption that they will be unable to retain the unrestricted free agent. “We talked about how Canucks were willing to […]

The Ottawa Senators finished 37-41-4 and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With free agency right around the corner, the Senators could be aggressive as they try and find some pieces in order to get back to the playoffs. One potential target is Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. ‘League […]

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to take a step forward in the rebuild after a tough 2023-24 campaign that saw the club finish dead last in the Atlantic Division. Although injuries played a role, it was a disappointing season for the Habs, who still haven’t made the playoffs since marching all the way to the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes’ season ended agonizingly short of a Game 7 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Chris Kreider carrying the New York Rangers to the conference finals. Now, they dive into a critical offseason that is expected to pack a great deal of stress for fans and the front office. […]

Although it looked earlier in the offseason like Jake Guentzel and the Carolina Hurricanes were poised for a long-term partnership, that no longer seems to be the case with just weeks to go until free agent frenzy. In fact, the Canes are shopping the former Stanley Cup champion, according to Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman […]

A lot of teams are on the hunt for players from the Seattle Kraken. After only getting 34 wins and finishing second-to-last in the Pacific Division, there are a lot of things to change when Dan Bylsma arrives. But, there is no certainty of success for this squad even with the new coaching change. This […]

The Dallas Stars fell just short of the Stanley Cup Finals as they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in six games. Now, plenty of offseason questions swirl about the future of the Stars roster. One big piece of the puzzle is the future of Chris Tanev, who was an important piece of the team this […]

There is a lot of buzz regarding the Carolina Hurricanes potentially trading Martin Necas this offseason, and the Boston Bruins are a team that has been rumored as interested, with goalie Linus Ullmark as a potential name that the Hurricanes could be interested in, according to Shane Seney of NHL Trade Rumors. The idea of […]

Jaccob Slavin has played his entire career with the Carolina Hurricanes, and the elite defensive defenseman doesn’t look to be going anywhere anytime soon — despite entering the final season of his contract in 2024-25. The Hurricanes have already begun contract discussions with Slavin’s agent Kurt Overhardt, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported on Wednesday. […]

Nikolaj Ehlers has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Winnipeg Jets, but that chapter could be coming to an end. With one year left on his deal, and set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2025, the speedy Danish forward is reportedly not planning to re-sign with the […]

The Florida Panthers have their sights firmly set on rectifying last year’s Stanley Cup Final loss and bringing a championship to South Beach for the first time ever. But once the best-of-7 series with the Edmonton Oilers reaches its conclusion, it’ll be mere days before free agent frenzy kicks off. And Brandon Montour — a […]

The Boston Bruins are scheduled to have nine unrestricted free agents this offseason, and they will not be able to keep all of them, but general manager Don Sweeney is expected to meet with Danton Heinen’s camp this week to start discussions on a potential new contract, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. […]