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EA Sports' NHL 27 player ratings place Boston’s David Pastrnak at No. 7, with Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy cracking the 50s, as the league’s off‑season buzz includes trade rumors, contract talks and leadership changes.
The Detroit Red Wings have declined to renew the contracts of several unrestricted free agents, leaving veterans like James van Riemsdyk and David Perron without NHL jobs. With preseason cuts limiting tryout opportunities, players such as Vladimir Tarasenko are exploring options abroad, while the franchise grapples with a lingering stigma tied to its recent roster moves.
The Toronto Marlies captured the 2026 American Hockey League Calder Cup with a 4‑3 win over the Chicago Wolves, a triumph highlighted by MVP goaltender Artur Akhtyamov and a historic franchise milestone.