Offseason Questions, Unfinished Stories and Speculation
The dog days of summer are here and things are quiet, but there are some questions that still need answering before the season starts. Some will linger into the season.
2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Season Preview
The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026–27 season aiming to end a 10-year playoff drought, but their captain wants out and they don't have a GM.
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals
A Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely, and the Washington Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after the season.
NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect a Reunion in Philadelphia with Cutter Gauthier
No Chance Cutter Gauthier Returns to Philadelphia Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff joined TSN Radio in Montreal on Monday and was asked if there was a chance of a reunion between Cutter Gauthier and the Philadelphia Flyers. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions…
2026-27 Dallas Stars Season Preview
The Dallas Stars enter the 2026–27 season with a largely unchanged roster after a quiet offseason dictated by salary cap constraints.
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Vancouver Canucks
Cutter Gauthier rejects a Ducks offer? Will Jordan Staal want play beyond this season? Should the Canucks bring Ben Hutton back?
NHL Rumors: Does Arber Xhekaj Want to Sign for Less Than Market Value?
The market is changing for defenseman in terms of value and this is a factor as to why Arber Xhekaj has not signed with the Montreal Canadiens.
2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets Season Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after an offseason that saw them part ways with their longtime captain and add a proven scorer on the wing.
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins
Ottawa Senators still have to close a gap with Drake Batherson Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Garrioch writes that there is still a gap between the Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson on what his next contract looks like.…
NHL Rumors: When Will Arber Xhekaj and Zach Bolduc Sign New Deals in Montreal?
The Montreal Canadiens have two RFAs that need contracts, so why aren't Arber Xhekaj and Zach Bolduc signed?
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