The July 1 Bonus Wall: $63M NHL Bonus Calendar 2026
On July 1, 2026, six NHL teams will wire $63 million in lockout-proof signing bonuses to Draisaitl, McDavid, Matthews, Crosby, MacKinnon, an...
By Mike Johnson · 9 min read
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Vincent Trocheck Trade Destinations 2026: 5 Suitors, retention cost
Elliotte Friedman confirms five teams are circling Vincent Trocheck after the March deadline walked away empty. Washington, Toronto, Carolin...
By Mike Johnson · 20 min read
Matthew Knies Trade: Why the Leafs' $7.75M Winger Is a Steal
Matthew Knies trade talks were confirmed by Johnston, Pagnotta, and Seravalli. Toronto wanted three first-round calibre assets. At $7.75M AA...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
Three Oilers Not Expected Back Next Season 2026-27
Three Oilers not expected back next season include Darnell Nurse, Adam Henrique, and Tristan Jarry. Edmonton needs to shed $15M+ in cap spac...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Trade Rumors
Flyers Offseason Goalie Trade: Wallstedt, Woll Targets
The Flyers are expected to pursue an offseason goalie trade this summer, with Jesper Wallstedt and Joseph Woll as top targets behind Dan Vla...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Trade Rumors
Nobody Believes Canucks Got No Offers for Blueger 2026
Nobody believes Canucks GM Patrik Allvin received zero trade offers for Teddy Blueger at the 2026 deadline. Insider Rick Dhaliwal disputes t...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read
Bruins Road Record Playoff Wild Card 2026: 11-14-5 Crisis
Boston Bruins are 11-14-5 on the road, 0-3-4 in last 7. Clinging to WC2 by 1 point over Columbus with 11 of 18 games left away from TD Garde...
By Mike Johnson · 11 min read
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Injury Updates
Auston Matthews Injury: Season-Ending MCL Tear, Gudas Suspended | 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear from a knee-on-knee...
By Mike Johnson · 10 min read
Maple Leafs LTIR Cap Space Without Matthews: 2026 Impact
Auston Matthews' season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear triggers an unprecedented salary cap dilemma for the Maple Leafs. Under the new CBA, Toronto...
By Mike Johnson · 10 min read
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Trade Rumors
Sharks Mario Ferraro Extension Talks Stall — What’s Next?
Sharks Mario Ferraro extension talks stall as San Jose offers a short-term deal but the pending UFA wants $5-6M long-term. With prospects pu...
By Mike Johnson · 9 min read
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Trade Rumors
Predators Rejected Stamkos Trade — Why Trotz Said No
Predators rejected Stamkos trade offers at the 2026 deadline. Trotz turned down "really good" deals as Stamkos refused to waive his NMC. Wit...
By Mike Johnson · 8 min read
What Is Nikita Kucherov’s Net Worth in 2026? Inside the
Nikita Kucherov’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at $30 million, fueled by a $76 million contract with Tampa Bay, $90M+ career earnings, and...
By Mike Johnson · 7 min read
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NFL Free Agency 2026 Tracker: Every Major Signing, Trade,
Complete tracker of every major 2026 NFL free agency signing, trade, and contract. From Trent McDuffie's $124M deal to Tua's $99M dead cap b...
By Mike Johnson · 8 min read
Corey Perry Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning: Kings Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning reacquired veteran winger Corey Perry from the LA Kings for a 2028 second-round pick at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline,...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read