
Blue Jackets’ RFAs Face Crunch Time Ahead of Draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a handful of restricted free agents to lock up before the July 1 cutoff, a timeline that could reshape their roster ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have a handful of restricted free agents to lock up before the July 1 cutoff, a timeline that could reshape their roster ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.

The Columbus Blue Jackets must allocate a $32 million cap window to retain key restricted free agents before rival clubs can intervene.

The Boston Bruins are exploring a move for restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque, a versatile forward whose breakout season earned him the AHL MVP award.
The Seattle Kraken are leveraging cap flexibility, draft capital, and a pipeline of prospects to craft a sustainable path back to the playoffs.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in coach Rick Bowness and center Charlie Coyle, while exploring trades, free‑agency moves and the future of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

The latest edition of the NHL's player rankings highlights standout performances, from Matthew Schaefer's unanimous Calder Trophy to Sebastian Aho's dominant possession numbers, offering a snapshot of the league's evolving talent.

The latest rankings from The Hockey News spotlight Jason Robertson’s rise, alongside a close cluster of stars like Mitch Marner and William Nylander, offering a snapshot of current NHL excellence.

With arbitration looming and the NHL CBA set to change, the Dallas Stars are racing to lock in Jason Robertson, the franchise’s top‑scoring forward, on an eight‑year, $12 million‑annual contract that could reshape the team’s future.

General manager Kyle Dubas has invited dissatisfied or blocked players from across the league to consider joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, targeting impact talent in their mid to late 20s. The move signals a strategic push to reshape the roster with seasoned, high‑upside players.

With Evgeni Malkin's contract hanging in the balance and a wave of young talent poised to break through, Pittsburgh's front office is poised for a busy offseason.

Seguin’s recovery from ACL surgery, his contract situation, and his hopes for a renewed partnership with Jamie Benn converge as the Stars prepare for the next campaign.

As the Dallas Stars contemplate whether to lock up Jason Robertson long‑term or explore a trade, the club can draw lessons from recent contract negotiations involving Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas and Logan Stankoven.