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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.
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 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.
As the NHL's July 1 deadline looms, top defenseman Cale Makar's looming $20 million contract and a cascade of high-profile negotiations reshape the league's financial landscape.
Zach Olsen, Will McLaughlin and Jake Gustafson were chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks respectively, highlighting Colorado College’s ongoing contribution to professional hockey.
Following a historic Stanley Cup victory, the Carolina Hurricanes are already mapping the next steps to preserve their winning formula, balancing long‑term contracts, injury recoveries and the uncertain futures of key free agents.
A flurry of draft‑day deals saw contending clubs swap picks and prospects, clearing cap space and adding talent as the new season looms.
A whirlwind of moves at the NHL draft saw the New York Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev, the Boston Bruins obtain JJ Peterka, and several other franchises reshuffle their rosters, setting the stage for a competitive upcoming season.
The New York Islanders added 17‑year‑old Swedish blueliner Malte Gustafsson to their roster, while the Rangers, Bruins, Canucks and Ducks made notable moves on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Anaheim Ducks selected Marcus Nordmark with the 28th overall pick, adding a Swedish prospect with a strong junior record, international medals and a notable family background.
New York parts with future draft capital to bring a proven 35‑goal sniper into the fold, while Vegas cashes in on a haul of picks to alleviate a looming cap crunch.
The New York Rangers acquire forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights, adding a 25-year-old who set career-high scoring marks last season.
In a surprise transaction at the NHL Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights sent star winger Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers, a move that reflects the team’s aggressive, championship‑focused philosophy.
The Golden Knights' willingness to trade star winger Pavel Dorofeyev underscores a high‑risk, high‑reward philosophy that has kept them competitive in the NHL.
The New York Rangers are finalizing a trade for restricted free‑agent forward Pavel Dorofeyev, with the Vegas Golden Knights set to receive a package of draft picks while battling a $4.6 million cap ceiling and a looming extension for Rasmus Andersson.
The Minnesota Wild are reportedly interested in acquiring Dylan Larkin, while fallback options like Mason McTavish and Shane Wright remain on the radar, shaping the team’s strategy for the upcoming season.
Alex Tuch, a three‑time 30‑goal scorer, has signed with the Washington Capitals after stints with the Vegas Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres. He recalls a pivotal save by Braden Holtby in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final and expresses both gratitude for his NHL journey and disappointment over never having captured the Cup. Now, he brings new hope to Capitals fans.
With high‑profile offers on the table and veteran players eyeing new destinations, the NHL offseason trade market is poised for major shifts before the upcoming draft.
The 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up with Gavin McKenna expected to go first overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while blockbuster trades and expansion talks dominate the conversation.
The St. Louis Blues are exploring a trade for Mason McTavish, a move that aligns with their focus on building a young core while capitalizing on a deep draft pool.
Joel Ward, a veteran of 11 NHL seasons and longtime assistant with the Vegas Golden Knights, has been promoted to head coach of the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, joining an exclusive group of Black coaches in the league’s nine‑decade history.
Joel Ward transitions from NHL veteran to head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights, bringing a decade‑plus playing pedigree and recent coaching experience to the AHL franchise.
The Buffalo Sabres face the prospect of losing key forward Alex Tuch to free agency, prompting a strategic review of roster moves and draft strategy.