NHL free agency best and worst deals: On Ivan Demidov, Jacob Trouba and many more
Here are the best and worst deals signed in the early going of the NHL's free-agent frenzy.
New Jersey Devils tender offer sheet to Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton
The offer sheet is the first since the St. Louis Blues successfully offer-sheeted Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg in 2024.
NHL trade grades: Rangers’ swing for Marcus Pettersson from Canucks sends mixed signals
Adding Pettersson for a first-rounder would be a logical move for a contender, but it's much dicier for a mediocre team such as New York.
NHL free agency winners and losers: Fourth-liners cash in, Kings keep getting older
The Hurricanes, Panthers and depth players are free agency winners while the Kings and Sharks are losers.
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski is off the trade market, says he wishes to stay in Columbus
General manager Don Waddell had been fielding offers for the Norris Trophy winner.
Mammoth sign Anders Lee to 3-year, $5.4 million AAV contract: Sources
The 35-year-old Lee scored 19 goals in 2025-26 with the Islanders and finished with 42 points.
NHL trade grades: Nick Paul for Dennis Hildeby could work out for both Leafs and Lightning
Hildeby’s development will be the wild card in who “wins” the deal.
NHL trade grades: Rangers get reasonable return after waiting to deal Vincent Trocheck
There isn't a first-round pick or a blue-chip prospect headed back to Manhattan from Utah, but the deal is fair enough for both teams.
Defenseman Ryan Shea leaves Penguins, signs with Oilers on 5-year contract
Shea is a late bloomer who proved himself a vital part of the Penguins' blue line over the past couple of seasons.
NHL trade grades: Darnell Nurse makes sense for Sharks, but is he worth the cost?
San Jose got another veteran defender but there are salary-cap concerns in the longer term.