NHL Rumors Roundup: Ferraro Future, Matthews Trade Chatter, Wild Target College Free Agents

A busy rumor week: Mario Ferraro wants long-term security in San Jose, Auston Matthews' name surfaces in blockbuster whispers, and the Minnesota Wild are scouring the NCAA for cheap, high-upside additions.

March 30, 20264 min

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Maple Leafs Face an Offseason Crossroads; Lightning’s Darren Raddysh Emerges as Key Market Name

Toronto must balance keeping star forwards with adding a puck-moving defenseman and a steady top-six center, while Tampa Bay’s Darren Raddysh shapes up as one of the offseason’s most intriguing unrestricted free agents.

Mar 28, 20264 min read

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Who Will Set the Next RFA Market Bar? Celebrini vs. Bedard, Carlsson, Fantilli

A roster of elite young RFAs — Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli — are quietly watching one another as the summer approaches; whichever signs first could reprice the market.

Mar 27, 20261 min read

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Can Tampa Bay Keep Darren Raddysh? Contract Outlook, Market Value and Trade Implications

Darren Raddysh has become one of the hottest defensive commodities ahead of free agency. Insider Dave Pagnotta outlines Tampa Bay's options — and why the Bolts may have to pay up or risk losing their breakout blueliner.

Mar 26, 20263 min read

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Offseason Shakeup Looms: Which NHL Coaches and GMs Are on the Hot Seat?

As the NHL season winds down, question marks are piling up around several benches and GMs — most notably in Toronto, Los Angeles and New Jersey. We break down the names to watch, predictions, and what changes would mean for each club.

Mar 24, 20264 min read

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Brandt Clarke More Untradeable Than Quinton Byfield? Deadline Ripples From Robertson to Nikishin

As the NHL season barrels toward playoffs and the offseason, conversations around Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, Jason Robertson and Alexander Nikishin expose shifting market values and possible roster chess. Here’s a breakdown of the players, predictions and what teams stand to gain—or lose.

Mar 23, 20264 min read

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Why Brock Boeser Might Be the Only Veteran Canucks Core Worth Keeping

As Vancouver reshapes its identity, insiders say Brock Boeser may be the lone retention from the club's older core — a choice with ripple effects for Elias Pettersson and the rest of the roster.

Mar 22, 20263 min read

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Who Will Set the Next RFA Market Bar? Celebrini vs. Bedard, Carlsson, Fantilli

Mar 27, 20261 min read

Rumors

Offseason Shakeup Looms: Which NHL Coaches and GMs Are on the Hot Seat?

Mar 24, 20264 min read

Rumors

Brandt Clarke More Untradeable Than Quinton Byfield? Deadline Ripples From Robertson to Nikishin

Mar 23, 20264 min read

NHL

Maple Leafs Face an Offseason Crossroads; Lightning’s Darren Raddysh Emerges as Key Market Name

Mar 28, 20264 min read

NHL

Can Tampa Bay Keep Darren Raddysh? Contract Outlook, Market Value and Trade Implications

Mar 26, 20263 min read

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Deadline Ripples: Knies, Laine, Tuch and a Flurry of Deadline Tests That Could Reshape the NHL

A busy trade period left teams testing the market on Matthew Knies, Patrik Laine and others — small talks now could force big decisions before free agency and next season.

Mar 20, 20264 min read

International

World Cup of Hockey 2028: Calgary, Edmonton and Prague Poised to Host Best-on-Best Showcase

The NHL and NHLPA named Calgary, Edmonton and Prague as hosts for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, setting the stage for a best-on-best, high-stakes international tournament that will reshape the hockey calendar.

Mar 16, 20263 min read