2026 NHL Draft: McKenna goes No. 1 to Leafs; Rangers, Blues, Bruins make blockbuster trades
Toronto selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick as multiple contenders made major trades during the draft including Rangers acquiri
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Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in blockbuster trade with Golden Knights
The Rangers added leading goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas in exchange for multiple first-round picks in a major offensive upgrade during the draft.
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Ducks trade Mason McTavish to Blues for two first-round picks
Anaheim dealt young center Mason McTavish to St. Louis in exchange for two first-round selections, ending a disappointing chapter for the franchise.
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Bruins trade for J.J. Peterka from Mammoth using two first-round picks
Boston acquired young forward JJ Peterka from Mammoth with two first-round picks in a deal aimed at improving their offense.
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Hurricanes acquire John Carlson rights in trade with Ducks
Carolina obtained the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson from Anaheim in a trade as the Stanley Cup champs move to improve their roster.
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Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis facing 4-6 months recovery following shoulder surgery
Carolina's leading goal scorer will miss the start of the team's Stanley Cup defense after undergoing shoulder surgery, a significant blow to the defending cham
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2026 NHL draft winners and losers: Sabres shine, Golden Knights disappoint
Analysis of draft-day moves reveals clear standouts and underperformers across the league's 32 teams.
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Bill Guerin wins 2025-26 NHL General Manager of the Year with Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild GM was recognized for his work building a competitive roster in the 2025-26 season.
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Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs for pair of third-round picks
St. Louis added depth on defense by trading for Brandon Carlo from Toronto in a draft-day deal.
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ESPN grades all 32 NHL teams' draft performances with detailed value assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of every franchise's draft selections and trades reveals which GMs added the most value this weekend.
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Top 50 NHL unrestricted free agents available as free agency period approaches
The market features Sergei Bobrovsky, John Carlson, and others as top free agency options for teams seeking to improve.
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Ovechkin, Capitals to discuss potential return for next season in near future
Washington will convene with the veteran star to discuss his status and plans for the upcoming campaign.
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Top NHL restricted free agents including Bedard, Robertson, Zegras could draw offer sheets
Teams may pursue young stars through offer sheet mechanisms as the RFA market heats up.
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Sharks select 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, tallest player in NHL draft history
San Jose made a notable selection by drafting the tallest player ever in an NHL draft, 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov.
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Lightning emerge as legitimate trade suitor for Zach Werenski alongside other teams
Tampa Bay has expressed serious interest in acquiring the Blue Jackets defenseman as multiple teams circle the unrestricted free agent-to-be.
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Ranking biggest trade targets entering offseason after 2026 NHL Draft concludes
Multiple players emerge as prime candidates for acquisition as teams seek improvements heading into free agency.
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Hurricanes face challenge improving roster after Stanley Cup win with largely set lineup
Carolina's front office must balance maintaining the championship core while seeking incremental upgrades after their Stanley Cup victory.
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Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors intensify as Jets listen to offers
Winnipeg is fielding offers for the star pitcher, with multiple contenders potentially interested in acquiring him before the deadline.
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