Some hockey analysts had advised Nicholas Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs to steer clear of salary arbitration—given how contentious those hearings can be. It seems both sides agreed. On Saturday, the Leafs announced they had signed Robertson to a one-year, $1.825 million deal, successfully avoiding arbitration. Both parties had already submitted their proposed salary … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers once again came up short in their quest for the Stanley Cup this spring, falling to the Florida Panthers in the Final for the second straight year. Despite the disappointment, general manager Stan Bowman hasn’t lost confidence in one of his key trade deadline additions. Among the most debated moves this offseason … Read more
Leafs Struggling to Offload $8.4M Winger Calle Järnkrok Amid Cap Crunch Moving Calle Järnkrok and his $8.4 million contract has emerged as a key focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they try to navigate a tight salary cap and a logjam at the bottom of the roster. Despite being quietly on the trade block … Read more
As the Toronto Maple Leafs aim to make a major move ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season—especially after a quiet start to free agency—they’ve reportedly entered the trade market in search of star power. One name that has surfaced is Erik Karlsson, the three-time Norris Trophy winner currently with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On paper, Karlsson’s … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure this offseason. As the NHL’s trade talks heat up, insiders suggest the Oilers are among the most desperate teams to make a game-changing deal. Their top priority? Strengthening their top-six forwards to stay competitive in a cutthroat Western Conference. Even with recent additions like Ike Howard, Matt Savoie, … Read more
Next Contract for Edmonton Oilers Defender With the summer in full swing, NHL rumours are still buzzing, and while many signings are already wrapped up, attention is now turning to next year. A number of high-profile players could hit the free agent market in 2026, with some extension talks already underway. However, a few of … Read more
When the New Jersey Devils traded Erik Haula for a fourth-round pick and a low-tier prospect last month, many believed it would kick off a wave of salary-shedding moves by cap-strapped contenders. With the salary cap increasing, teams were expected to be more willing to take on slightly overpriced contracts. Yet, despite the extra cap … Read more
As trade rumors continue to swirl around Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson this offseason, NHL analysts are beginning to explore potential landing spots that could be mutually beneficial. One intriguing possibility? The Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are fresh off consecutive Stanley Cup Final defeats and are reportedly looking to strengthen their blue line. TSN analyst … Read more
NHL insider and Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos recently updated his Trade Board and highlighted the Edmonton Oilers as one of the teams under significant pressure to land a high-impact player. Among the names he listed, the final one was Jonathan Marchessault of the Nashville Predators—a player Kypreos believes could be a good match for Edmonton. … Read more
Karlsson Trade Chatter Picks Up Again, Canadian Teams in the Mix Trade buzz around Erik Karlsson is making the rounds once more, with TSN’s Travis Yost suggesting that three Canadian teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Ottawa Senators — could be realistic trade destinations for the Penguins defenseman. While Toronto and Ottawa … Read more
