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NHL Trade: Avalanche & Blue Jackets Complete Trade For Valeri Nichushkin
The Columbus Blue Jackets were in the market to add a top-six forward, and have done so. They've acquired right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for three picks in upcoming drafts. Full trade details: To #CBJ : RW Valeri Nichushkin To #GoAvsGo : 2026 2nd Round Pick 2027 3rd Round Pick 2028 5th Round Pick — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 25, 2026 Colorado gets Columbus's second-round pick, 43rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with a third-round pick (2027) and a...
Report: Blues Take One Big Name Off The Trade Block
The St. Louis Blues finally traded Jordan Kyrou this week after so many months on the trade block. They dealt Justin Faulk at the deadline back in March. But as everyone around hockey knows, several other big names have been available since mid-season. That includes goaltender Jordan Binnington, center Robert Thomas and defenseman Colton Parayko. Earlier this month, we were told that Thomas was staying put in St. Louis . He was now unavailable. Now, we're learning that Parayko, too, is O...
Maple Leafs Checking In On Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on something big this offseason, and one of the names now attached to them is the best goaltender in the world. Marco D'Amico reported that the Maple Leafs have been in contact with the Winnipeg Jets to inquire about Connor Hellebuyck, with David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Darren Dreger of TSN both confirming Toronto is exploring a significant move under new GM John Chayka. Some traction on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks. Florida still looking into thi...
Wild Keep Dangling One Name In Dylan Larkin Trade Offer
The Minnesota Wild have spent their entire quarter-century of existence searching for a true first-line center, and Dylan Larkin's trade request has given them their clearest shot yet at landing one. The price would start with their most valuable young asset. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , Wild GM Bill Guerin is looking to add up front and has been dangling young center Danila Yurov as a primary piece in a package for a center, while also being willing to move at least one future ...
Edmonton Oilers & Philadelphia Flyers To Discuss Trade
The Edmonton Oilers and Rasmus Ristolainen have a history, and it appears the two sides are circling each other once again. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , the Oilers have been named as a team likely to be interested in acquiring the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman this summer, reigniting a pursuit that nearly came together at the trade deadline in March before Edmonton pivoted to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago instead. The Nurse Connection Edmonton's interest is tied to the Darnell Nur...
Sabres Lock Up Key RFA Zach Benson To Long-Term Deal
The Buffalo Sabres took care of two huge pieces of business on Wednesday, first completing a sign-and-trade that sent Alex Tuch to Washington , then locking up their most important restricted free agent, Zach Benson, to a long-term deal. BUFFALO BENNY ⚔️ Zach Benson has signed a seven-year contract with the @BuffaloSabres ! Powered by @SAP pic.twitter.com/Hm9oYlqEOd — NHL (@NHL) June 25, 2026 It's a seven-year deal with a $7.5 million AAV. A strong move for both the Sabres and player. Be...
Report: Buffalo Sabres Checking In On Rangers' Vincent Trocheck
The Buffalo Sabres traded away Buffalo native Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade today. But according to rumors surrounding New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck , they're not done yet. According to a report from The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, the Sabres are one of multiple teams that have engaged with the Rangers regarding their top-six center, Trocheck. Talks involving NYR centre Vincent Trocheck seem to have picked up a bit today. Some noise surroun...
Report: Matthew Knies Talks 'Intensifying', Two New Teams Linked
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said recently that a Matthew Knies trade would be "not probable", and that it would be " a tough bar to hurdle.” It appears, right now, that two rival teams are trying their hardest to hurdle that bar. Word of discussions with Buffalo and the 4th overall pick. San Jose also said to be of interest here as well. Montreal remains interested, but hard to compete with the above teams. https://t.co/OAwk8WMzg1 — Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) June 24, 2026 According to i...
NHL Trade: Predators & Avalanche Complete Deal For Jack Drury
The trading frenzy this week continues in the NHL, as the Colorado Avalanche have traded center Jack Drury to the Nashville Predators for a couple of former first-round picks. Full trade details, per sources: To #preds : Jack Drury Chase Bradley 2029 COL 3rd Round Pick To #GoAvsGo : Zachary L’Heureux Fedor Svechkov — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 24, 2026 Along with Drury, the Avs send Chase Bradley and a third-round pick in 2029 to Nashville, in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zacha...
Unexpected Player To Enter Free Agent Frenzy
After a point-per-game season in Switzerland, former 4th overall pick in the Entry Draft, Jesse Puljujarvi, is angling for an NHL return. Insider David Pagnotta says there is "lots of interest from several teams." We’re a week away from the free agent doors swinging open. One player to look out for: Jesse Puljujarvi. He had a monster season in the Swiss League. His hip issues are a thing of the past, I’m told, and there’s already lots interest from several teams eyeing a mid-six upgrade. — Dav...
Shocking Move As Calgary Flames Put Connor Zary On Trade Block
In a surprising move, the Calgary Flames are making one of their supposedly promising young players available by trade. Connor Zary is out there for the taking, per insider Darren Dreger. The Flames are trying to move Connor Zary. 24 year old forward has another year left on his contract at $3.775 mil. Sounds like Calgary is asking for a 2nd round pick in return. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 24, 2026 Dreger adds that the Flames are looking for a second-round pick in return for Za...
Blockbuster Sign-and-Trade Sends Alex Tuch To The Washington Capitals
It's a done deal. The Washington Capitals have landed their second big fish of the week, executing a sign-and-trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Alex Tuch. BREAKING: The Buffalo Sabres are sending Alex Tuch to Washington in a sign-and-trade, where he'll sign an eight-year deal worth $10.5M AAV. Trade details to come. pic.twitter.com/NM58DDILzI — PuckEmpire (@puckempire) June 24, 2026 Tuch is signing an eight-year deal with the Capitals at a $10.5 million AAV. The Sabres will get a t...
Sabres Moving On From Alex Tuch, Exploring Sign & Trade, Favorite Named
It's the end of the road in Buffalo for Alex Tuch. The Sabres have come to the realization that they will not be able to re-sign the pending UFA, and are now looking at the trade market for a sign-and-trade to at least recoup a little something before losing him. Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekalainen said “Alex Tuch will be missed,” but the Sabres are moving on from the talented winger. He added they will look at a sign-and-trade, with multiple sources indicating Washington as the favourite — Elliotte F...
Jason Robertson Turns Down Huge Dallas Offer, New Massive Asking Price Revealed
The Jason Robertson Drama in Dallas is reaching new levels of concern for Stars fans. The 45-goal All-Star winger is a restricted free agent, and it's beginning to look like the Stars won't be able to afford to sign him. Greg Wyshynski of ESPN reports that the Dallas Stars offered the sniper a massive extension, but it was rejected. And then he lists an huge new asking price from the Robertson camp. According to one NHL source, the Stars had offered Robertson a contract of eight ye...
Utah Mammoth Trying to Acquire Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Utah Mammoth want to make a major splash this offseason and could be looking at a Vezina trophy winning goaltender as their prime target. According to multiple sources, the Mammoth are looking at Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as a prized jewel this summer. The Mammoth have the pieces to entice the Jets to pull the trigger, it's going to come down to Hellebuyck approving the trade to Utah. Considering his ties to some of the players on the roster, it could be a destination he'...
Oilers' Darnell Nurse trade down to 3 teams
Darnell Nurse wants out of Edmonton, and Oilers GM Stan Bowman is going to grant his wish. Nurse approached the Oilers' front office after the season and admitted he preferred a change of scenery, and Bowman's been working the phones ever since. Nurse is 31, has four years left on his deal at $9.2 million AAV, and owns a full no-movement clause on his contract, which changes next season to a list of 10 approved teams. The Oilers were very likely going to trade Nurse next summer, and were will...
Jets & Sabres Linked to Blockbuster Offseason Trade
Keep an eye on the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets, two teams that have done business together in the past, and their biggest move of all could be coming next. There's been a ton of reports flying out of Winnipeg that Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has informed the team he's open to a trade, but hasn't formally requested one. The Olympic star goaltender is 33 and is signed through the 2031 season at $8.5 million AAV. Hellebuyck owns a full no-movement clause for this season, which change...
5 Potential Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski
Zach Werenski may be on the trade market this summer. As a matter a fact, he may already be. According to several insiders, the Blue Jackets and Werenski are supposed to speak post NHL Draft to discuss the Norris-trophy winning defenceman's future with the franchise. Which is quite the strategy considering how many moves are going on now, and the Blue Jackets could certainly miss out on potential trade partners, if they decide to wait, and Werenski does want out. According to several sources, ...
Maple Leafs Discussing Multiple Significant Trades
Keep an eye on John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to multiple insiders, Chayka is working the phones like crazy and is in advanced trade talks with multiple teams. The Leafs GM wants to overhaul his roster and make upgrades, in part to push his team forward, and also in part to keep captain Auston Matthews happy. Elliotte Friedman: Re Maple Leafs: I think John Chayka is sitting on one or two other moves that he could do to really change his team - 32 Thoughts (6/21) The Leafs ...
2 Trade Destinations Linked To Kraken's Shane Wright
The Shane Wright trade conversation has carried over from the deadline into the offseason, and two teams have emerged as attached to it. The Fourth Period released its first Summer Trade Watch board for the 2026 offseason, listing the league's top trade candidates along with the teams linked to each, and Wright was among the players included. "As TFP first reported earlier in the season, Wright is available and is also open to a change of scenery," the outlet wrote. "Teams reportedly linked:...
Trade Coming For Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl
The Vegas Golden Knights have a salary cap problem, and the solution may involve moving one of their key centers. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet, re-signing Pavel Dorofeyev may cost the Golden Knights Tomas Hertl, with the Minnesota Wild identified as a team that might have interest in Hertl as a center. The Cap Crunch Driving the Decision Vegas reached the Western Conference Final and has a long list of financial commitments to sort out this offseason. Dorofeyev is a restricted free agen...
Report: Penguins Going 'Big Game Hunting'
It's the time of year when teams have to decide: Are they going for it in trade season & free agency, or will they sit back and just nibble around the edges? The latest team that's said to be going 'big game hunting,' according to reports, is the Pittsburgh Penguins . The Pens had an unexpected revival this past season, making the playoffs in a year when it was thought they'd still be in a rebuild. Now that GM Kyle Dubas knows he can do both at the same time, he won't be shy about trying...
Blackhawks & Sabres Blockbuster Sends Bowen Byram To Chicago
Now that we've all caught our breath from the slew of big trades in the afternoon, it's time to ride once again. The Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks have completed a blockbuster trade for top-four defenseman Bowen Byram. It sounds like talks are intensifying between Buffalo and Chicago involving Bowen Byram — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 24, 2026 The Blackhawks have landed a much-needed top-pairing defenseman to lead them out of their rebuild and into the future. But it co...
San Jose Sharks Shopping No.2 Overall Draft Pick
The San Jose Sharks had a busy Tuesday, dealing winger William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the ninth-overall draft pick at Friday's NHL Draft from Buffalo. Turns out the Sharks aren't finished. According to multiple insiders, the Sharks are listening to trade offers on the second-overall pick. General manager Mike Grier needs defenceman and just lost one of his best young wingers, so the Sharks' exec will try to get as creative as possible to land some immediate roster help....
Insider Links 3 Teams To Sergei Bobrovsky (+ 2 More Possibilities)
The Sergei Bobrovsky rumors continue to percolate around the water cooler. It sounds, from all accounts, that he very well might not be back in Florida with the Panthers next season. Goalie Bob wants something like the Brad Marchand deal with term (six years), while the Panthers aren't interested in going there. If the pending unrestricted free agent makes it to July 1st without a new deal in place in Florida, the most recent report has three teams named as his most likely suitors, per i...