Morgan Rielly trade watch: Why the Leafs may need to press their top defenceman

Morgan Rielly remains the centrepiece of trade chatter, and with San Jose passing in favour of Darnell Nurse one suitor is gone while the Maple Leafs must decide how assertive to be in moving their defenceman.

July 3, 20263 min

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Darnell Nurse trade: Oilers send veteran to Sharks for Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp

The Darnell Nurse trade is complete, with Edmonton sending the veteran defenceman to San Jose for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp as the Oilers clear a $9.25 million cap hit and pivot on defence.

Jul 2, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumors: Could the Maple Leafs land Zach Werenski without giving up Matthew Knies?

NHL trade rumors intensify as reports say the Maple Leafs’ offer for Zach Werenski did not include Matthew Knies, with Easton Cowan and Ben Danford discussed as possible pieces.

Jul 1, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumours: Werenski, Marchenko headline summer chatter

NHL trade rumours are heating up with Zach Werenski attracting top-shelf suitors and Kirill Marchenko drawing multiple bids, both moves that could reshape the Blue Jackets and several contenders.

Jun 30, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumors: Shane Wright, Arthur Kaliyev and the Wild’s summer decisions

NHL trade rumors are swirling around Seattle’s Shane Wright, Ottawa’s Arthur Kaliyev and a Minnesota Wild roster facing difficult cap choices as teams position themselves for a busy summer.

Jun 29, 20263 min read

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washington capitals trade rumors: gm coy on ufas, interest in boone jenner

washington capitals trade rumors heat up as GM Chris Patrick declines to confirm the futures of Brandon Duhaime and Trevor van Riemsdyk while interest surfaces in pending UFA Boone Jenner.

Jun 28, 20263 min read

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Jason Robertson trade drama: will an offer sheet upend the Stars' plans?

Jason Robertson trade talks have exploded after he reportedly turned down a massive Seattle offer, and now the spectre of an offer sheet looms as the Stars scramble to balance pay and competitiveness.

Jun 27, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumors: Could the Maple Leafs land Zach Werenski without giving up Matthew Knies?

NHL trade rumors intensify as reports say the Maple Leafs’ offer for Zach Werenski did not include Matthew Knies, with Easton Cowan and Ben Danford discussed as possible pieces.

Jul 1, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumours: Werenski, Marchenko headline summer chatter

NHL trade rumours are heating up with Zach Werenski attracting top-shelf suitors and Kirill Marchenko drawing multiple bids, both moves that could reshape the Blue Jackets and several contenders.

Jun 30, 20263 min read

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NHL trade rumors: Shane Wright, Arthur Kaliyev and the Wild’s summer decisions

NHL trade rumors are swirling around Seattle’s Shane Wright, Ottawa’s Arthur Kaliyev and a Minnesota Wild roster facing difficult cap choices as teams position themselves for a busy summer.

Jun 29, 20263 min read

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Darnell Nurse trade: Oilers send veteran to Sharks for Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp

Jul 2, 20263 min read

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Zach Werenski: Future, Trade Rumours and What the Blue Jackets Could Do Next

Zach Werenski remains the centre of trade speculation in Columbus, as the Blue Jackets’ GM signals a private conversation is coming and the market around Werenski starts to take shape.

Jun 25, 20263 min read

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Brady Tkachuk trade: Panthers land power winger in blockbuster deal

Brady Tkachuk trade brings a physical, top-six winger to the Florida Panthers as GM Bill Zito sends multiple draft picks and retools for a Cup chase.

Jun 22, 20263 min read

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NHL salary cap jump reshapes trade market as Hurricanes’ blueprint defines summer

The NHL salary cap jump to an expected 104 million for 2026–27 is already altering trade strategy and roster building, with the Hurricanes’ tight cap planning after their Cup win serving as the template.

Jun 25, 20263 min read

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minnesota wild trade rumors: center hole exposed after 4-3 overtime loss to avalanche

minnesota wild trade rumors spike after a 4-3 OT loss to Colorado, as the Wild’s lack of a true top-line centre is laid bare despite Quinn Hughes’ breakout performance.

May 16, 20263 min read

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Calgary Flames offseason changes: Keys to the summer for Huberdeau, Strome and more

Calgary flames offseason changes will hinge on how the club uses roughly $19 million in projected cap space to address aging veterans, balance term and get future assets.

May 5, 20263 min read