
Devils Acquire Steeves in Multi‑Team Deal
The New Jersey Devils secure forward Ben Steeves from the Florida Panthers in a five‑player transaction, while sending forward Angus Crookshank and other assets to Florida.
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The New Jersey Devils secure forward Ben Steeves from the Florida Panthers in a five‑player transaction, while sending forward Angus Crookshank and other assets to Florida.

The Los Angeles Kings announced a series of coaching appointments that bring decades of NHL experience to the bench.

The Florida Panthers sent top AHL scorer Ben Steeves to the New Jersey Devils as part of a three‑team trade that also involved Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Angus Crookshank.

Long‑time NHL forward Whitney, who amassed 1,330 games and 1,064 points, is now stepping behind the bench, bringing his deep knowledge of the game to a coaching role.

The Colorado Avalanche announced a new contract for forward Taylor Makar, while Cale Makar becomes eligible for an extension. Montreal traded a long‑time fan favorite, and multiple teams tendered qualifying offers, setting the stage for summer free‑agency moves.

Prospects impress in development camp, GM Kyle Dubas makes a pivotal trade, and rumors swirl around Zach Werenski, Jason Robertson and several free‑agent stars.
General manager Bill Zito is shaping the Panthers' lineup for the upcoming season, balancing a modest $5.8 million cap cushion with strategic acquisitions and the flexibility to exceed the NHL's $104 million ceiling.

The Florida Panthers enter the NHL's free‑agency window with a clear priority: securing a true No. 1 goaltender before the market opens on Wednesday at noon. After a season that left them just shy of the Stanley Cup final, the club finds itself squeezed by a $104 million salary cap that permits only a modest $5.8 million in available space, though the league's offseason over‑age provision allows a 10 percent stretch.

Pittsburgh's development camp impresses director Tom Kostopoulos, Dubas trades Jack St. Ivany for David Gustafsson, and the NHL trade market crackles with frustration over Columbus' handling of Werenski while other teams negotiate contracts and explore moves.

The Vancouver Canucks acquire Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens, while the Florida Panthers add Radko Gudas and Akira Schmid, and other teams make significant signings.

The San Jose Sharks have extended qualifying offers to Collin Graf and Shakir Mukhamadullin while leaving Philipp Kurashev, Gabriel Carriere and Noah Beck unrestricted, sparking interest in Darnell Nurse and setting the stage for a busy free‑agency period across the league.

Carter Mazur, once a promising prospect for Detroit, is now an unrestricted free agent after the team declined to qualify him. The organization is also reshaping its depth chart following the trade of roommate Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils.

The Panthers have announced qualifying offers to three restricted free agents, keeping them under contract as the team readies for the upcoming expansion draft and potential goaltender trades.

The Vegas Golden Knights have finalized a trade with the Florida Panthers, sending net‑minder Akira Schmid to the Sunshine State and netting a 2028 NHL Entry Draft third‑round pick.

The Panthers have secured Ben Steeves, Tobias Bjornfot and Mikulas Hovorka with qualifying offers, while Mike Benning, Wilmer Skoog and Evan Nause head for unrestricted free agency.

The Panthers chose to keep Ben Steeves, Toby Bjornfot and Mikulas Hovorka while letting Donovan Sebrango, Cole Schwindt, Wilmer Skoog and Mike Benning become unrestricted free agents. The moves reflect a strategic balance of retention and renewal as the club prepares for the next campaign.

Scripps Sports, the regional broadcaster that has carried Florida Panthers games for years, is undergoing a rebrand. Starting this season the channel will operate under the name “The Spot - South Florida 39.” The new moniker is accompanied by a refreshed visual identity and an expanded slate of sports programming, aimed at giving viewers more live action and analysis. Despite the makeover, the core promise remains unchanged: Panthers games will continue to be available to fans across South Florida at no cost. The network will still deliver the same local programming that residents have come to rely on for pre‑game shows, post‑game recaps and community coverage. Fans can also look forward to the upcoming release of the 2026‑27 Panthers schedule, which is slated to be announced in the coming weeks. The schedule will outline broadcast times, special events and any additional programming tied to the rebranded channel.

In a move that bolsters their blue line, the Panthers traded the rights to forward A.J. Greer to Anaheim for defenseman Radko Gudas, a seasoned NHL veteran with 885 career games and a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2023.

The Ducks and Panthers finalized a swap that reshapes both rosters ahead of the next season.

The Boston Bruins kicked off their development camp today, welcoming a 2026 draft class while trade rumors involving Darnell Nurse, Zach Werenski and other key players dominate the conversation.

The 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented mix of cultural backgrounds, with first‑overall selection Gavin McKenna and other notable prospects making history.

The second day of the NHL Draft capped a whirlwind week of blockbuster trades and speculation, with the Penguins drafting twin brothers and other key prospects while major teams weighed potential deals.

The Panthers have most of their roster set, but they must fill two goaltending spots, re-sign restricted free agents and navigate a tight salary cap before the new season begins.

Day 2 of the NHL Draft delivered surprising selections, twin picks for Pittsburgh, and a cascade of trade speculation involving top names across the league.