
NHL Trade Rumors Heat Up as Sharks Ink Celebrini, Blues Pursue Nikishin
Recent contracts, trade chatter and training‑camp updates across the league set the stage for a busy summer.
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Recent contracts, trade chatter and training‑camp updates across the league set the stage for a busy summer.

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third‑round picks, a transaction that reflects GM John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s blue line and addresses the Blues’ need for a seasoned right‑shot.

The NHL’s St. Louis Blues traded forward Jordan Kyrou for Washington’s Connor McMichael and a Swedish prospect, adding four first‑round picks. At the same time, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a leadership transition, naming Bill DeWitt III chief executive and Anuk Karunaratne president of business operations.

The San Jose Sharks will hold two opening‑round picks in the 2026 NHL draft, and a panel of sixteen writers plus a guest GM will simulate the top‑20 board, with the final choices to be made by San Jose Hockey Now.

Connor Bedard, Cam Fowler and Adam Jiricek are at pivotal points in their careers, each navigating contract talks that could reshape their futures and ripple through the league.