NHL News

Simon Nemec • D • Flames

Simon Nemec Lands in Calgary

The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for conditional first-round picks in the 2027 and 2028 drafts, a second-round pick in the 2026 draft, and defenseman prospect Etienne Morin. Both conditional picks are top-10 protected. Nemec, a No. 2 pick in 2022, has just completed his entry-level contract and will become a restricted free agent on July 1. He didn't quite reach his full potential in New Jersey but recorded a career-high 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 68 games this season, along with 101 SOG and 104 blocks. The 22-year-old should see plenty of minutes, including power-play time, in Calgary.

9 hours ago

Bowen Byram • D • Blackhawks

Blackhawks Give Up No. 4 Pick in Trade for Bowen Byram

Defenseman Bowen Byram will suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks next season after being acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. In the deal, Chicago also acquired forward Jordan Greenway, giving up the fourth and 45th picks in the 2026 draft and defensemen Louis Crevier. This marks the first time in 15 years that a team has traded a top-five draft pick in the NHL. It came as part of a deal for a player who could become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Byram had a strong year in Buffalo, amassing a career-high 42 points (11 goals, 31 assists) in 82 games. He also recorded 109 SOG, 93 blocks, 50 hits, and a plus-15 rating. On a Chicago team in dire need of more quality on defense, Byram figures to play a major role and log plenty of ice time.

10 hours ago

William Eklund • LW • Senators

William Eklund Moves to Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators have acquired winger William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks. The team gave up the ninth-overall pick in Friday's draft in exchange for Eklund, forward Kasper Halttunen, and forward prospect Brandon Svoboda. The Senators obtained the pick from the Florida Panthers in the Brady Tkachuk trade. Eklund should be Tkachuk's direct replacement in the top six. San Jose traded Eklund just a year after signing him to a $16.8 million contract extension. He is coming off back-to-back 50-point campaigns. In 2025-26, Eklund recorded 53 points (15 goals, 38 assists) and 72 hits in 78 games.

10 hours ago

Connor McMichael • C • Blues

Blues Acquire Connor McMichael

Forward Connor McMichael was traded by the Washington Capitals to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. He was shipped out along with a first-round draft pick and prospect forward Milton Gastrin in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou. McMichael, who turned 25 in January, is a restricted free agent and needs a new contract from the Blues before he can play for the team. He has completed a two-year, $4.2 million deal. McMichael has looked promising and could have a big campaign in a larger role next season. After flirting with a 60-point year in 2024-25, McMichael recorded 46 points (14 goals, 32 assists) in 78 games this season.

10 hours ago

Jordan Kyrou • C • Capitals

Jordan Kyrou Traded to Capitals

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou (knee) from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Connor McMichael, the 16th pick in the 2026 draft, and forward prospect Milton Gastrin. Kyrou is moving to D.C. after a disappointing 46-point campaign, but the Capitals have high hopes for him. "We are thrilled to acquire Jordan and welcome him to our team," Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said. "Jordan is an exceptionally talented and dynamic offensive player who will make an immediate impact on our club. His skill, creativity, and ability to generate offense at an elite level will be a tremendous addition to our group. At just 28 years old and under contract for the next five seasons, Jordan is entering the prime years of his career. We believe he is an ideal fit for our team both now and for the long term." Kyrou could be rejuvenated on a new team after he recovers from offseason knee surgery.

10 hours ago

Nicolas Deslauriers • LW • Hurricanes

Nicolas Deslauriers Stays in Carolina on Two-Year Contract

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nicolas Deslauriers has earned a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension. Hurricanes head coach Eric Tulsky announced the deal during the team's championship celebration in Raleigh. Deslauriers joined the Hurricanes in a midseason trade from the Philadelphia Flyers. He made only seven regular-season and one playoff appearance. However, Tulsky praised him as a good fit in the locker room. Deslauriers, who will turn 36 in February, provides veteran leadership and physicality for the Hurricanes, but his fantasy value is limited to hits. He averaged 3.87 hits per game in 2025-26.

2 days ago

Jason Dickinson • C • Oilers

Jason Dickinson Lands Five-Year, $20 Million Extension

Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson inked a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the team on Sunday. He was less than two weeks away from unrestricted free agency, having completed a two-year, $8.5 million pact. Dickinson moved to Edmonton in March ahead of the trade deadline, recording four points (one goal, three assists) and 34 hits in 17 outings with the Oilers. Including his time with the Chicago Blackhawks, Dickinson finished the campaign with 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) and 85 hits in 64 games. Dickinson lacks fantasy value but fits well in Edmonton as a bottom-six piece and penalty killer.

2 days ago

Bobby McMann • C • Kraken

Kraken Re-Sign Bobby McMann on Six-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken left wing Bobby McMann has landed a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension. The Kraken picked him up on an expiring contract midseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs. McMann recorded 10 goals and 14 points in 18 appearances with the Kraken, earning a juicy pay raise. His previous deal carried a $1.35 million cap hit. Overall, McMann produced 46 points (29 goals, 17 assists) and 165 hits in 78 outings this season. He was a great fit in Seattle and could be poised for a big year on a team that has full confidence in his ability.

2 days ago

Mackie Samoskevich • RW • Kraken

Mackie Samoskevich Traded to Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have acquired right wing Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers in exchange for the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional 2027 second-round pick. Samoskevich had his sophomore campaign in 2025-26, registering 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) and 136 hits in 77 appearances. "Mackie is a talented young player who we are excited to bring into the fold," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said. "He has speed, skill and scoring ability. A Stanley Cup champion with the Panthers in 2025, Mackie's a player who can contribute offensively and add a spark to our lineup." Samoskevich is the former college teammate of Matty Beniers, and the two will look to rekindle some magic in Seattle.

2 days ago

Brady Tkachuk • LW • Panthers

Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk

The Florida Panthers made a blockbuster move on Sunday, acquiring forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. The Senators parted ways with their captain in exchange for three first-round draft picks and a second-round pick. Tkachuk will link up with his brother, Matthew, in Florida, joining a stacked team that will look to bounce back next season after missing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. According to Kaplan, Ottawa talked with a handful of teams about Tkachuk in recent weeks before sending him to Florida. The star forward had a no-trade clause in his seven-year, $57.5 million contract, which has two seasons remaining. Tkachuk is in the prime of his career and could have a big fantasy season in 2026-27 if he stays healthy.

2 days ago

Troy Terry • RW • Ducks

Troy Terry Out 5-6 Months After Hip Surgery

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (hip) is expected to miss the start of next season after undergoing surgery on June 9 to repair a hip impingement and a labral tear. He is expected to miss 5-6 months following the procedure. Hip issues limited Terry to 61 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, though he played in all 12 playoff games. Despite being hurt, Terry still averaged nearly a point per game. His absence will hurt Anaheim at the start of next season, but it will give other players an opportunity to step up. Both Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke could have more fantasy value due to Terry's absence.

5 days ago

William Karlsson • C • Golden Knights

William Karlsson Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson underwent wrist surgery on Wednesday. The 33-year-old was hurt in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, and Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon revealed that Karlsson needed to have wrist surgery. Karlsson has had tough luck with injuries recently and ended up playing more playoff games (15) than regular-season contests (14) in 2025-26. The Swedish veteran sustained a lower-body injury in early November and didn't return to action until Round 2 of the playoffs. Next season, Karlsson will finish an eight-year, 47.2 million contract. His injury history makes Karlsson a tough player to trust in fantasy hockey.

5 days ago

Michael Kesselring • D • Sharks

Michael Kesselring Traded to Sharks

Defenseman Michael Kesselring will suit up for the San Jose Sharks in 2026-27. He was traded by the Buffalo Sabres, along with the 27th pick in the 2026 draft, in exchange for the No. 20 pick in 2026. Kesselring is scheduled for restricted free agency but is expected to sign a new deal with the Sharks after completing a two-year, $2.8 million contract. The Sabres acquired Kesselring last offseason in a trade that sent J.J. Peterka to Utah. Following a pair of strong seasons, he hit a roadblock in 2025-26. Kesselring dealt with several health issues, making only 34 appearances. His offensive contributions were limited to two assists. The 26-year-old will aim to re-establish himself in San Jose.

5 days ago

Darren Raddysh • D • Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-And-Trade Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal. Raddysh is a pending unrestricted free agent and is expected to sign an eight-year, $68 million extension. In the deal, Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. Raddysh burst onto the scene this season, scoring 70 points (22 goals, 48 assists) in 74 games -- the seventh most among defensemen. Only two blue-liners scored more goals than Raddysh. He had previously been a 30-point scorer in back-to-back seasons. Raddysh, who will turn 31 in February, has a lot to live up to in 2026-27, but the Maple Leafs clearly believe he can replicate his success from this campaign.

5 days ago

Ross Colton • C • Predators

Ross Colton Shipped to Nashville

The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators. Prospect goaltender Isak Posch also moved to Nashville in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and goaltender Magnus Chrona. Nashville made its first trade since hiring Chris MacFarland as the new general manager and president of hockey operations. He knows Colton well, having previously worked with the Avalanche. Colton struggled in 2025-26, registering 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 73 games. He has been a 20-goal scorer and registered a career-high 40 points just a couple of seasons ago. Entering the final season of a four-year, $16 million contract, Colton has plenty of incentive to bounce back strong in 2026-27.

7 days ago

Emil Andrae • D • Maple Leafs

Emil Andrae Traded to Maple Leafs

Defenseman Emil Andrae will suit up for a new team in 2025-26 after being traded by the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Swedish native was shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third-round draft pick, in exchange for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. Andrea, who is a former second-round pick, has just finished his three-year, entry-level contract. He recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 36 SOG, 58 blocks, 68 hits, and a plus-15 rating in 61 games this season. In Toronto, Andrea will aim to become a regular in the lineup after making only 107 appearances across three seasons with the Flyers.

7 days ago

Samuel Ersson • G • Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Pick Up Samuel Ersson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae from the Philadelphia Flyers. The team also received a third-round draft pick in the transaction, giving up goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. This marks the Maple Leafs' first trade under new general manager John Chayka. Ersson is a restricted free agent after completing a two-year, $2.9 million contract. The Swedish netminder had a decent 14-11-5 record in 2025-26, but finished with a .870 save percentage and allowed 3.12 goals. He must stop the puck more often to earn playing time with the Maple Leafs, who still have Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby on the books.

7 days ago

Simon Benoit • D • Flyers

Flyers Acquire Simon Benoit

Defenseman Simon Benoit will start next season with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Joseph Woll, in a deal that sent goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae in the opposite direction. The Flyers also departed with a third-round draft pick. Benoit spent three seasons in Toronto, making 73 appearances in 2025-26. He finished second on the team in both blocks (114) and hits (194), but his limited offensive ability makes him a non-factor in fantasy hockey. Benoit didn't score a single goal this season and recorded only six assists.

7 days ago

Joseph Woll • G • Flyers

Joseph Woll Moves to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the transaction, the Flyers sent goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a third-round pick to the Maple Leafs in exchange for Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. Woll started his NHL career with the Maple Leafs in 2021-22 and posted a 15-16-7 record this season. He had a career-worst .898 save percentage and a 3.34 goals-against average. Woll will have a better defense in front of him in Philadelphia, but he will be the No. 2 behind Dan Vladar, which limits his fantasy value.

7 days ago

Mitch Marner • RW • Golden Knights

Mitch Marner Finishes Playoffs as Top Scorer

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner finished the 2026 playoffs with a league-high 29 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 22 games. He was on fire throughout the postseason, though Marner couldn't add to his scoring tally in the last two games of the Finals. He finished just two points short of becoming only the third player in the last 30 years to record at least 10 points in his first Finals appearance. Marner earned 80 points (24 goals, 56 assists) in 81 games in his first regular season with the Golden Knights. This was Marner's first year in eight seasons without averaging at least a point per game, but his playoff form suggests fantasy managers can expect him to raise his performance levels in 2026-27.

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