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NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?

With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

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America 250 road trip: The elemental power of sports in a desolate land

It's in the scent of a running stream and the feel of sandstone sashay. It's in the sound of a power-play goal and the taste of a ham sandwich. Connection is all around, even in the most unexpected places.

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Panthers acquire goaltender Akira Schmid from Golden Knights

Florida acquired Akira Schmid, a 26-year-old restricted free agent, from Vegas on Monday for a 2028 third-round pick.

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Gallagher traded to Vancouver, capping 14 seasons in Montreal

Brendan Gallagher was traded to Vancouver on Monday in exchange for future considerations.

Sharks ink newly acquired Michael Kesselring to 3-year deal

The Sharks signed newly acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract Monday.

NHL free agency 2026: How all 32 teams can earn an A+

With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.

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Sabres re-sign Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5M contract

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract on Monday, two days before free agency opens.

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Predators sign faceoff ace Jack Drury to 5-year, $22.5M deal

The Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract on Sunday night, four days after he was acquired from the Avalanche.

7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL

The Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever drafted by an NHL team.

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Winners, losers of the 2026 NHL draft: Rangers, Leafs, Blackhawks

Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

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2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks

Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

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2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker

The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fantasy hockey team?

Which top picks from the 2026 NHL draft should you draft for next season's fantasy hockey teams?

Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson in trade with Ducks

The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.

Penguins select Markus Ruck a day after taking twin brother

Marcus and Liam Ruck, twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia, were selected by the Penguins at the NHL draft.

Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for two 3rd-round picks

The Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in return for a pair of third-round draft picks.

Ducks trade McTavish to Blues for Nos. 15, 29 picks in NHL draft

The Ducks have moved on from Mason McTavish, trading the young center to the Blues for the Nos. 15 and 29 picks in the NHL draft.

Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth

The Red Wings traded one of their top prospects in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth for the 23rd pick of this year's draft.

Carolina Hurricanes expect Seth Jarvis to be out 4-6 months

The Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery, general manager Eric Tulsky announced.

NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason

The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.