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NHL Rumors: Bourque, Hellebuyck, Hurricanes, Lightning, Gudas, Wild, and Oilers

Mark Easson 07/01/2026
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Mavrik Bourque trade talk picks up. The Carolina Hurricanes are in on Connor Hellebuyck. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for grit.
Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) takes the ice before the game between the Stars and the Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Mavrik Bourque trade talk

** Update: Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin traded to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 2nd round pick and a 2028 3rd round pick.

David Pagnotta: Nothing is done yet, but there has been some trade talk involving Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque.

  • Marco D’Amico: A source close to the situation said that the Stars are talking to teams about Mavrik Bourque. A couple of teams in the East could be looking.
  • Marco D’Amico: Hearing a lot around the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Marco D’Amico: The Utah Mammoth are another team to keep an eye on.

The Carolina Hurricanes are still in on Connor Hellebuyck

Darren Dreger: The Carolina Hurricanes are still interested in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Wonder if the Buffalo Sabres will circle back.

The Jets will be focused on free agency today, but if trade talks pick up, they’re okay with that.

NHL Rumors: Luostarinen, Ferraro, Romanov, Nikishin, and two Pettersson’s

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for grit

David Pagnotta: Aside from trying to acquire Zach Werenski, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to add some grit through free agency.

The Florida Panthers try to get Radko Gudas re-signed

Chris Johnston: The Florida Panthers are still trying to get defenseman Radko Gudas signed before the start of free agency.

** Updated: Re-signed for six years at $1.5 million per season.

Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian are likely back with the Wild next year

Michael Russo: Things are looking like Nick Foligno returning to the Minnesota Wild for next season. Also hearing that they’ll be bringing back defenseman Zach Bogosian.

A Spin Around the NHL with the Latest Trade and Free Agent Rumors

It could be a quiet day for the Edmonton Oilers

Bob Stauffer: It could be a quiet day for the Edmonton Oilers given the uncertainty surrounding Darnell Nurse.

The Oilers do need to find another goaltender and sign their RFAs Colton Dach and Spencer Stastney. They don’t have a lot of salary cap space to work with.

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TAGGED:Buffalo SabresCarolina HurricanesConnor HelllebuyckDallas StarsDarnell NurseEdmonton OilersFlorida PanthersMavrik BourqueNick FolignoPhiladelphia FlyersRadko GudasUtah MammothZach BogosianZach Werenski
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