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NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews will have more time to think about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the no reaction by teammates will have what they do this offseason

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NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators GM Search

The Nashville Predators are searching for their next GM, and they are looking for permission to speak with a lot of assistant general managers.

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

New Jersey Devils Simon Nemec needs a new contract, but where will he end up? GM Brad Treliving will get some clarity this offseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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NHL News: Radko Gudas Suspended for Five Games, and Auston Matthews is Done for the Season

Anaheim Ducks Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games for his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, who is now done for the season. Matthews' agent responds.

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NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies – It’s About the Return and Not the Player

Matthew Knies name popped up in the rumor mill before the trade deadline. It's more about what the Toronto Maple Leafs could get in return, as opposed to the player.

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NHL Rumors: John Carlson, Darrren Raddysh, and Alex Tuch

The 2026 free agent crop could get even smaller Ducks, Lightning, and Sabres want to sign John Carlson, Darren Raddysh, and Alex Tuch.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs won't be making any changes before the end of the season, and the Montreal Canadiens were looking for term and not wanting to rush anything.

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NHL News: A Different Penalty for the Senators, and Injury Updates

The Ottawa Senators are back in the first round of the 2026 NHL draft. Auston Matthews leaves after knee-on-knee hit. Alex Tuch wasn't able to go.

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Sharks, Lightning, and Some Pending RFAs

The San Jose Sharks aren't interested in doing a long-term deal with Mario Ferraro. Nikita Kucherov is extension eligible this offseason.

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NHL Rumors: The Cost Certainty of Players With Term, and the Montreal Canadiens Need to Gamble

Players with term could have increased value on the trade market this offseason. It may be time for the Montreal Canadiens to take some gambles this offseason.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens were close to acquiring a right-handed defenseman. One team in the West was interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

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NHL Rumors: The Offseason NHL Trade Market Could be Interesting

With the 2026 NHL free agent class lacking big names up top, teams could turn to the trade market to tweak and improve their rosters.

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