Canadiens’ Blueprint to a Successful 2026 Free Agency Blain Potvin | June 30, 2026 There was finally a sense of closure inside the corridors of the Bell Centre on the afternoon of June 30. When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes officially traded Brendan Gallagher…
2026 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker Jacob Billington | June 30, 2026 During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer by…
4 Big Swings The Maple Leafs Could Take In Free Agency Jim Parsons | June 30, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs, like every other NHL team, are gearing up for the start of NHL free agency on Wednesday. But unlike many other NHL teams, reports suggest the…
The Canadiens’ Free Agency Checklist: 3 Positions to Address William Bourget | June 30, 2026 Free agency may not offer many star players this summer, yet it remains an opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens to address important roster needs without sacrificing valuable assets in a…
Minnesota Wild Are Set Up for a Potentially Busy Free Agent Offseason Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | June 29, 2026 The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially over, which means free agency is just a couple of days away. Minnesota Wild fans didn’t get to see any first-or-second round picks…
Red Wings Free Agency Guide: Top Targets & Projected Contracts Tony Wolak | June 29, 2026 Regardless of how the Dylan Larkin trade request saga sorts out, the Detroit Red Wings have two main objectives this offseason: to score more at five on five and become…
Have NHL No-Trade Clauses Gone Too Far? William Bourget | June 27, 2026 Every year when NHL free agency opens, the focus is usually on the dollars. Fans compare salaries, cap hits and contract lengths, trying to determine which teams got the best…
Oilers Should Target Mason Marchment in Free Agency Jackson Scherger | June 27, 2026 The countdown to free agency continues as trades and re-signings keep the league busy for the moment. As we approach a free-for-all for general managers and players alike, there’s a…
Mike Reilly Could Add Veteran Depth to the Penguins Defense Sylvie McCarthy | June 26, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins have some work to do on defense this offseason. They are more than likely not re-signing Ryan Shea, and that is going to leave a hole. Shea…
Senators’ Biggest Needs Ahead of Free Agency Ryan Vieira | June 26, 2026 Even though there have already been 18 trades since the completion of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason is officially underway, beginning tonight with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft…
Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Free Agent Signings of All-Time Spencer Lazary | June 24, 2026 *This archive was originally written in June 2023 Every offseason, NHL contenders will try to add that key piece through free agency to help their team immediately, and sometimes it…
Top 7 NHL Offer Sheet Candidates This Offseason Alex Chauvancy | June 23, 2026 Offer sheets are a rarity in the NHL, but maybe not this year. Elliotte Friedman suggested on the June 22 episode of 32 Thoughts that we may see some offer…
