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Juraj Slafkovsky scored 3 power-play goals in Game 1, the first Canadien to do it since NHL tracking began in 1933-34. Inside the 4th-year bloom that just flipped the 2026 Montreal playoff story.
Jonathan Toews has not made a retirement decision. But every public word he has said since the final horn of game 82 points to the same answer. Inside the 1,253-day goal drought, his $2M+$5M bonus deal, and the three paths that settle his Winnipeg Jets future.
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Ryan Lomberg finishes 2025-26 with 9 points and 129 hits in 57 games. His $2.0M expires July 1. Where the 31-year-old energy forward lands next summer - and why Florida, San Jose, and Detroit are the three teams paying what we call the 9-minute energy-role premium.
Elliotte Friedman confirms five teams are circling Vincent Trocheck after the March deadline walked away empty. Washington, Toronto, Carolina, San Jose and Los Angeles are drafting offers — here is why July's thin retention margin earns Drury a bigger return than March ever could.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored 3 power-play goals in Game 1, the first Canadien to do it since NHL tracking began in 1933-34. Inside the 4th-year bloom that just flipped the 2026 Montreal playoff story.
On July 1 the NHL salary cap rises from $95.5M to $104M. $272M of fresh money hits the league. Here are the 5 clear winners and 5 clear losers, with real PuckPedia numbers.
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Five contenders are lining up for Vincent Trocheck this offseason, but his 10-team NTL quietly prices the trade. Why the Rangers' ask won't hold — plus destination rankings and a return projection.
Seattle Kraken offseason 2026 reality check: $29M cap space, three named targets already extended, and why Bobby McMann and Eeli Tolvanen retention are the real priorities for GM Jason Botterill.
Vancouver finished dead last with 58 points. After trading Quinn Hughes, three more UFAs (Kane, Forbort, Blueger) are walking. The $8.93M teardown, explained.
Jonathan Toews has not made a retirement decision. But every public word he has said since the final horn of game 82 points to the same answer. Inside the 1,253-day goal drought, his $2M+$5M bonus deal, and the three paths that settle his Winnipeg Jets future.
Vincent Trocheck lung infection 2026: 14 games missed, chest tubes, 1-week hospital. Inside The Invisible 14 that cost Rangers their playoff bid.
Connor Hellebuyck playoff 2026 paradox: .916 regular-season SV% drops to .870 in playoffs. The April Mask framework explains the 46-point gap.
Morgan Rielly trade 2026 decision: $30M commitment + full NMC through 2029-30 = The NMC Anchor. Why the new Leafs GM has to call Rielly first.
Macklin Celebrini contract extension 2026: Sharks rookie said "I love it here" April 18. Inside The Bedard Clock — the September 15 deadline linking two #1 picks.
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