Trades & Signings

• Oct 30, 2026 Cale Makar’s $20 Million Cap Hit Could Shrink as NHL Ceiling Rises A reported path to a $150 million cap ceiling could lower Makar’s share of Colorado’s spending room and reshape the scale of top contracts.
• Oct 30, 2026 Could Evander Kane Fit the Oilers’ Fourth Line in a Reunion? Kane’s scoring and physical play could help Edmonton’s bottom six, but discipline, mobility and a smaller role would decide whether a reunion makes sense.
• Oct 29, 2026 Red Wings Suspend Dylan Larkin as Trade Talks Escalate Detroit suspended Larkin without pay after he said he wouldn’t play until traded. The Wild have made the most offers, but Detroit still needs a return that fits...
• Oct 29, 2026 Canucks Linked to Capitals Winger Ivan Miroshnichenko as Rebuild Target Vancouver is reportedly interested in Ivan Miroshnichenko, a 22-year-old former first-round pick seeking a regular NHL role.
• Oct 29, 2026 Tuch, Kyrou and Strome Lead Capitals Past Flyers for Third Straight Win Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou scored twice, Dylan Strome had three assists, and Washington’s reshaped lines delivered another win.
• Oct 29, 2026 Dylan Larkin Trade Talks Escalate as Red Wings Forward Sits Out Detroit’s talks on Dylan Larkin have advanced with teams on his list, but reporters stress that a deal isn’t certain or imminent.
• Oct 29, 2026 Wild Surge Tightens Central Race as Avalanche Seek Consistency Kaprizov and Minnesota lead the Central, while Colorado’s uneven start and penalty kill leave the division race wide open.
• Oct 29, 2026 Sabres and Blackhawks Seek Scoring Help as Chicago Explores Trade Options Buffalo has little cap room to add offense, while Chicago has more flexibility and is checking the market for scoring wingers, including Ivan Miroshnichenko.
• Oct 29, 2026 Blue Jackets Face Carolina Test as They Chase Third Straight Win Columbus carries a two-game streak into Raleigh, where Carolina’s 10-2-2 start will test its defensive structure and emerging young scorers.
• Oct 29, 2026 Carson Soucy Waived by Blue Jackets After Brief Columbus Run Columbus placed Carson Soucy on waivers after seven games. The 6-foot-5 defenseman carries a $1.15 million cap hit and brings a track record in Vancouver.
• Oct 29, 2026 Bruins vs. Blues: Swayman Starts as Clifton Returns to Boston’s Lineup Boston brings a strong road record to St. Louis, where the Blues are chasing their first goal in three games. Swayman starts for the Bruins.
• Oct 28, 2026 Canucks Named as Potential Fit for Blackhawks Defenseman Kevin Korchinski Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos links Vancouver to Kevin Korchinski, a former seventh pick seeking a path back to regular NHL minutes.
• Oct 28, 2026 Elias Pettersson’s Strong Start Could Reopen Canucks Trade Market Pettersson has 15 points in 14 games, and Chris Johnston says his improved form could make his contract easier for Vancouver to move.
• Oct 28, 2026 Kraken Keep Searching for Top-Line Winger as Maple Leafs Face Tight Cap Picture Seattle is open to moving a young center for scoring help. Toronto’s projected $647,000 in cap space could limit roster moves next season.
• Oct 28, 2026 Why Artturi Lehkonen Is So Difficult for the Avalanche to Trade Lehkonen’s team-high 10 goals make him valuable now, while Colorado’s cap questions and replacement options complicate any trade.
• Oct 27, 2026 Drew O’Connor’s Trade Board Ranking Gives Canucks a Deadline Decision Chris Johnston ranks Vancouver winger Drew O’Connor 16th among trade candidates. His pending UFA status puts an extension decision in focus.
• Oct 27, 2026 Parker Kelly’s Early Scoring Dip Tests Colorado Avalanche’s Depth Kelly has one goal through 12 games after a 21-goal season. His history suggests a reset may be expected, but Colorado needs more depth scoring.
• Oct 26, 2026 Former Avalanche Players Lead Nashville Predators’ 6-2 Win Over Colorado Ryan O’Reilly had four points, and Justus Annunen stopped 19 shots as Nashville beat Colorado 6-2.
• Oct 26, 2026 Dylan Larkin Trade Talk Builds as Detroit Scouts Montreal and New Jersey Jim Biringer expects the Larkin situation to move within weeks, with Montreal, New Jersey and Carolina among the teams to watch.
• Oct 26, 2026 Avalanche’s 6-2 Loss to Predators Exposes Special Teams and Consistency Concerns Colorado followed a strong win over Tampa Bay with a flat 6-2 defeat, allowing four power-play goals and managing just 21 shots.