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Yzerman Is Blunt & Frank About Red Wings Offseason Goals
Steve Yzerman, general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, made it perfectly clear on where things stand with his team heading into the offseason at his end-of-year press conference. All it took was four words: We need better players. Steve Yzerman opens his Red Wings season-ending press conference addressing what this team needs to do to improve. “The most obvious would be need better players. We need to improve in particular areas, goal scoring, particularly five-on-five,” he said. Yzer...
NHL Rumors: 2 Under-The-Radar Canucks Offseason Trade Candidates
The Vancouver Canucks are entering this offseason as a very interesting team to watch. With the Canucks being in a rebuild, there is a real chance that we will see multiple of their players get moved this summer. Among the players who have come up in the rumor mill as trade candidates because of it are Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, and Jake DeBrusk. However, the Canucks also have two under-the-radar trade candidates who should be watched during this summer. Let's take a look at each of them ...
How the Maple Leafs Were Ambushed by the Devils for Sunny Mehta
The New Jersey Devils made what looked like a premature move near the end of the regular season when they fired president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald with five games to play. Now, we're getting a little more insight into that peculiar move from insider Elliotte Friedman. Appearing on NHL Network's Morning Skate , he explains that the Devils felt compelled to move quickly in order to get their man, Sunny Mehta. And it was essentially the Toronto Maple Lea...
2x Stanley Cup Winner Announces Retirement After 17 Seasons
Trevor Lewis officially announced his retirement from the NHL, closing out a 17-season career that took him from a first-round pick in 2006 to a two-time Stanley Cup champion. The 39-year-old Salt Lake City native posted a message on social media writing on what the journey meant to him. "As a kid growing up in Utah, I could have never imagined this journey," Lewis wrote. "Playing over 1,000 games and winning two Stanley Cups. Those milestones aren't just numbers to me, they represent year...
3 Pittsburgh Penguins Not Expected Back in 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins have their backs against the wall. The Pens have been owned by the Philadelphia Flyers through three games of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, and there's no doubt Kyle Dubas is going to make some significant roster changes this summer. The Penguins exceeded expectations this season as Dan Muse could be in the running to win the Jack Adams award as coach of the year. Regardless of Muse's impact, there's some changes looming on the roster based on contract s...
NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson Prefers Trade to 1 of 4 Teams
Nick Robertson is apparently ready to move on from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former second-round pick was all over the Leafs lineup this season, as head coach Craig Berube loved harping on Robertson, but didn't necessarily provide him with a consistent role on a specific line. Instead, Robertson was up and down the lineup, and wound up ending the year appearing in 78 games and scoring 16 goals, and 16 assists. Despite the lack of definitive role, Robertson played a career high in minutes at...
Teams Concerned About Signing Pending Free Agent Darren Raddysh
Darren Raddysh had one of the most remarkable individual seasons of any defenseman in the NHL this year. The Tampa Bay Lightning blueliner posted 22 goals and 48 assists for 70 points in 73 games, led the Lightning in ice time at an average of 22 minutes and 42 seconds per night, and did it all as a pending unrestricted free agent in what turned out to be the most perfectly timed breakout of his career. He is undrafted, has been earning NHL money for only a few seasons, and has never carri...
Blue Jackets Projected to Lose Key UFA
The Columbus Blue Jackets have some notable free agents on the docket this offseason, and it sounds like they want to bring most of them back. From captain Boone Jenner to newcomers this season in Charlie Coyle and Mason Marchment, to defenseman Erik Gudbranson, they'll have some decisions to make. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on NHL Morning Skate on NHL Network Radio on SiriusXM, he projects the Jackets will likely lose at least one of those UFAs—whether th...
NHL Rumors: 3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Flames' Olli Maatta
At the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the Calgary Flames acquired Olli Maatta as part of the deal that sent blueliner MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. While Maatta was primarily dealt to the Flames for salary purposes, he made a big impact for Calgary following the move. In 21 games for the Flames after the trade this campaign, he had two goals and 14 points. With Maatta having such a strong finish to the season, it is fair to wonder if the Flames could look to move the veteran defenseman while...
NHL Rumors: 3 Offseason Trade Fits for Jets' Cole Perfetti
Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti could be a trade candidate to keep an eye on this summer. The 24-year-old forward is a pending restricted free agent and has been in the rumor mill for a while now. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Perfetti if the Jets shop him this offseason. New Jersey Devils The Devils should be on the hunt for forward help this offseason. Due to this, it would make sense if they brought in a versatile forward ...
NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agency Fits For Canucks' Evander Kane
Evander Kane is not expected to be back with the Vancouver Canucks next season. It is not difficult to understand why, as the Canucks are rebuilding and the 34-year-old Kane struggled this campaign. While Kane had a down year in 2025-26, he should still generate interest from teams in free agency this summer. Due to this, let's look at three teams that he could be a good fit on. Minnesota Wild The Wild could be a team to watch when it comes to Kane this offseason. They could use mo...
One of St. Louis Blues Trade Candidates Looks 'More Likely Than Ever' To Be Dealt
The big names from the St. Louis Blues were all over the rumor mill at the trade deadline, from Colton Parayko (who declined a deal to Buffalo), to Robert Thomas to Jordan Kyrou to Justin Faulk (who did get dealt to Detroit). But one name that had been talked about all the way back to last season is emerging as the odds-on favorite to be traded this summer, according to David Pagnotta on the DFO Rundown on Wednesday: The one guy that looks more likely than ever to get moved this off-seas...
Penguins Trip To The Playoffs Confirms The Worst For Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Egor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the end of December. The Blue Jackets let Chinakhov languish in the bottom-six, and at times was a healthy scratch. The 21st overall selection in 2020 has skyrocketed in production after being placed under the leadership of head coach Dan Muse. In the last 43 games of his career, he's scored 36 points (18-18), being given the responsibility as a top-nine forward in the Penguins' lineup. A s...
Insider: Kevyn Adams Was ‘Major Dark Cloud Hanging Over’ Sabres Franchise
Former Buffalo Sabres enforcer and now podcaster Andrew Peters has revealed a slew of inside information on what led to the dismissal of general manager Kevyn Adams. The GM's firing was the turning point for the Sabres to go from worst to first and finally end their 14-year playoff drought. Speaking on The Fan 590's Kyper & Bourne Show, Peters says Adams was "a major dark cloud" hanging over the Buffalo franchise. “It was my understanding that [Kevyn Adams] was a major dark cloud over th...
Canucks Ask Maple Leafs For Permission To Speak With Front Office Candidate
The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs are both knee deep in their searches for a new general manager (and/or president of hockey operations in the Leafs' case). But Vancouver is eyeing a Toronto front office name as a candidate for their own job opening. Insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet explains: According to several sources, the Canucks asked Toronto for permission to speak to special advisor to the GM, Shane Doan. What potential role the Canucks see for Doan is unclear. H...
Canucks Pausing GM Search For One Specific Reason
The Vancouver Canucks are hoping to have their next general manager in place by the NHL Draft Lottery, but growing belief around the league suggests they may wait until after that result is known before making a final decision. Elliotte Friedman, speaking on the 32 Thoughts Podcast , explained that the lottery outcome could shape the entire GM search. "Could they delay hiring until after the draft lottery? It's possible," Friedman said. "It's only a couple of weeks, and while there's value...
NHL Rumors: Replacement Options for Panthers for Sergei Bobrovsky
The Florida Panthers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019, and now their most pressing offseason question centers on the goaltender who helped win them two Stanley Cups. Sergei Bobrovsky's seven-year, $70 million contract is finished, and by all accounts the two sides are nowhere close to agreeing on what comes next. A report from Greg Wyshynski on The Sheet with Jeff Marek described the situation as "pretty bad," with Bobrovsky reportedly seeking a deal structured similarly t...
NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agent Destinations for Flames' Ryan Lomberg
The Calgary Flames are entering the offseason with multiple pending free agents. One of them is gritty forward Ryan Lomberg. With the Flames rebuilding, it would not be surprising if the Flames let the 31-year-old forward hit the market. If he does, he has the potential to get some interest from teams looking for more grit and toughness in their bottom six. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could try to sign Lomberg if he hits free agency this summer. Florida Panther...
Report: New York Rangers to trade Vincent Trocheck
The New York Rangers were very close to trading Vincent Trocheck ahead of this season's trade deadline, and trade talks are expected to pick up ahead of the NHL Draft. There's been multiple reports surfacing over the last week that the Rangers will once again be listening to trade offers, as they're heading for a full rebuild. The Rangers are in line for a top-five pick, and could land a significant trade return when/if they move Trocheck. Elliotte Friedman: Re Vincent Trocheck rumours: Teams ...
3 Offseason Free-Agent Destinations for Bruins' Viktor Arvidsson
After a rough 2024-25 season with the Edmonton Oilers, Viktor Arvidsson bounced back in a big way for the Boston Bruins this campaign. In 69 regular-season games with Boston, he had 25 goals and 54 points. With numbers like these, he proved he can still be an impactful top-six winger, and he should generate plenty of interest if he decides to test the free-agent market this summer because of it. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could sign Arvidsson this summer if the Bruins don't ex...
Evander Kane Finished With Vancouver Canucks
Evander Kane won't be back with the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran winger had an inconsistent season and was in and out the lineup, and the fact Kane didn't show up to his end-of-season media availability was writing on the wall. Kane will be a free-agent on July 1st, and while there's certainly a ton of baggage, there still will be interest on a one-year deal at around $1 million AAV. Kane, 34, appeared in 71 games for the Canucks this season, scoring 13 goals and 31 points. He averaged 16:24...
NHL Rumors: 3 Offseason Seattle Kraken Top-Six Winger Targets
The 2025-26 season was another disappointing year for the Seattle Kraken. It is clear that the Kraken need to seriously upgrade their roster this offseason if they hope to take that next step and be a playoff team next year. Their biggest need is another high-impact top-six winger. Because of this, let's take a look at three wingers who the Kraken should kick tires on this offseason. Alex Tuch, Buffalo Sabres If Tuch ends up hitting the free-agent market this offseason instead of re-signing wi...
Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams Interviewing for Canadian Team's GM Job
In what may take a lot of hockey fans by surprise, deposed Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, whose team turned it on like a house on fire immediately after he was fired, will be interviewing for the vacant GM job with the Vancouver Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks have requested and been granted permission to interview Kevyn Adams for their GM opening, per @MatthewFairburn pic.twitter.com/lEMIXIhgBo — SleeperNHL (@SleeperNHL) April 21, 2026 Matthew Fairburn and Thomas Dranc...
NHL Injury News: Lightning Coach Reveals Tough Update on Victor Hedman
In what could be series-defining news, the Tampa Bay Lightning will likely be without top defenseman Victor Hedman for their entire first-round series with the Montreal Canadiens. Tuesday morning, head coach Jon Cooper called Hedman "doubtful" for the rest of the series. Jon Cooper says Hedman returning is on “the doubtful side for this series.” https://t.co/nVSdnM1fNl — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 21, 2026 “I wouldn’t rule anything out,” Cooper said, “but I’d say I’d put ...
Rick Bowness Opens Up About 'The Rant'—And Doubles Down
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness went viral last week for his now-infamous rant in which he tore his team to shreds for their performance down the stretch. But after re-upping for another go-round with the Jackets , he will be back. Bowness appeared on The Fan Hockey Show on Tuesday to discuss not only his return behind the bench in Columbus, but yes, also to reveal what went into his Rant — and to essentially double-down on it. For some players , anyway. There's nothing wro...
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