The Best NHL Value Contracts Fuel 2027 Cup Dreams

In a league where the cap is racing toward 104 million in 2026–27, every dollar matters. Teams that lock in stars at below-market rates buy themselves windows to chase the…

Staff Writer

Jason Robertson Turns Down a Kraken Offer, and the Blues and Rangers Make Offers for Mason McTavish

Jason Robertson turns down a $15 million offer from the Seattle Kraken. The St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers in trade talks with the Anaheim Ducks about Mason McTavish.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Improve but Won’t Rush a Move

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring all areas of the market as they are looking to improve their team, but won't make a panic trade.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Nikishin, Blues, Sabres, Hellebuyck, Stars, and Robertson

Six teams interested in Alexander Nikishin. The Buffalo Sabres have checked in on Vincent Trocheck, Connor Hellebuyck and Matthew Knies. Time is ticking for the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson.

Mark Easson

Is the Market for Vincent Trocheck Shrinking as they Wait for Dylan Larkin to be Traded?

Are the Rangers waiting on the Red Wings to trade Dylan Larkin, before they trade Vincent Trocheck? His market may be shrinking.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Bobrovsky, Carlo, Marchenko, Binnington, Ristolainen, Ingram and Hage

Is Sergei Bobrovsky an option for the Maple Leafs. Leafs - Sabres talked Brandon Carlo. The Canadiens are one of the teams interested in Kirill Marchenko.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Zach Werenski, Roman Josi, Mason McTavish, and the Vancouver Canucks

Will Zach Werenski and Roman Josi follow Dylan Larkin's lead? The price for Mason McTavish remains high. The Vancouver Canucks haven't asked anyone to waive yet.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Blues, Wild, and Blue Jackets

Maple Leafs and the Blue Jackets GMs update on their offseason. No heavy Quinn Hughes extension talks yet. Jordan Binnington unlikely to land in Florida.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Looking For Multiple Assets for Dylan Larkin

The Detroit Red Wings are trying to fulfill the trade request by Dylan Larkin, but GM Steve Yzerman wants multiple assets in return and could need a third team to get that done.

Jim Biringer

Matthew Knies Trade Talks Intensify, but Someone has to Overpay

Trade talks surrounding Matthew Knies appear to be intensifying, but that doesn't mean that he'll be moved. Someone would need to overpay.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Morgan Rielly, and the Oilers and Darnell Nurse

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to explore a Morgan Rielly trade, and the Edmonton Oilers are doing the same with Darnell Nurse.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft
July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET)