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NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for Andersen, Carlson, Bobrovsky, more
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
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Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for all the latest signings
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
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Capitals gain
How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin's return
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It's time to deal
Offseason NHL trade grades: Report cards for Trocheck, Nurse, Tkachuk, more
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Ranking the remaining trade candidates this offseason: Werenski, Larkin and more
Recapping the draft
Report cards for every GM after the 2026 NHL draft
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Winners (Sabres!), losers (Golden Knights!) and surprises of the 2026 NHL draft
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NHL free agency 2026: Which players improved their fantasy hockey potential?
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Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fantasy hockey team?
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- Flyers give record $18M offer sheet to Carlsson
- No. 1 pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs
- Stars captain Benn returning for an 18th season
- James Dolan puts son in charge of Rangers
- Ovechkin returning for 22nd season with Capitals
- Lightning add D Carlson after Werenski reports
- Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta in Flames trade
- Cup champ Andersen, Oilers agree on 1-year pact
- 🏒 Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027?
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?
With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
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Trades we'd like to see during the 2026 NHL offseason
The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
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How the Hurricanes' jock-nerd alliance won the Stanley Cup
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
