NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the San Jose Sharks
Could the Anaheim Ducks buy low on a couple UFAs if they move out salary? Are the San Jose Sharks about to become a destination?
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin, Shane Wright, and the Boston Bruins
Is RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin looking for more than $8 million a season? Shane Wright doesn't really make sense for the Boston Bruins.
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Ottawa Senators
Will Smith extension talks continue, and the Sharks are close to re-signing Collin Graf. The Senators and Drake Batherson aren't close, and Adrian Kempe could be a comp.
NHL Rumors: Status Quo on the Arber Xhekaj contract and trade front
The Montreal Canadiens and RFA Arber Xhekaj's camp are going back and forth on a contract, and teams like the Philadelphia Flyers remain interested.
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson
Dylan Larkin and the Steve Yzerman situation has taken the majority of the Detroit Red Wings news, but defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains an unsigned RFA.
Are teams looking to pounce on the Columbus Blue Jackets with an offer sheet?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have cap space but two RFAs left to sign, and if Cole Sillinger is signed first, teams might look at sending Adam Fantilli a big offer sheet.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Connor Bedard hopes Patrick Kane signs with the Chicago Blackhawks. Pittsburgh Penguins notes on Shane Wright, Erik Karlsson, Jason Robertson and Elias Pettersson.
Where could Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, and John Klingberg end up?
Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, and John Klingberg continue to look for a new home for next season, where could they end up?
NHL Rumors: Adam Fantilli, Detroit Red Wings GM Candidates, and Top Remaining Free Agents
Contract ranges for Adam Fantilli after Bedard signs. Seven Detroit Red Wings GM candidates, and the top remaining NHL free agents.
Will Patrik Laine get one more shot?
Limited to only five games last with the Montreal Canadiens, Patrik Laine remains a free agent. Will anyone give him a shot next year?
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Forward Options for the New York Rangers
The Columbus Blue Jackets need to sign their RFAs before they can make other moves. Options for the New York Rangers as they look for forwards.
2026 NHL Free Agent Signings Tracker
2026 NHL free agent signings tracker: Free agency is underway, with over 150 signings on Day 1. We'll update all signings here.
