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The NHL offseason is underway, and teams are already making moves to improve their rosters.
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With the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night, this is the final opportunity for clubs to include 2026 draft picks in potential trades. As a result, several major deals have already been completed, with both high-profile players and draft picks changing hands.
Among the biggest names already on the move are Brady Tkachuk and Bowen Byram, while players such as Vincent Trocheck and Connor Hellebuyck continue to surface in trade rumors. With free agency just a week away, teams are looking to reshape their rosters before the market opens.
The Sporting News is tracking every trade and the latest rumors throughout the NHL offseason. Follow along for all the latest news and updates.
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Date: June 25
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
The Panthers are adding to their bottom-six, acquiring veteran winger Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Flyers for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a fourth-round pick in 2027.
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Date: June 25
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Source: Darren Dreger
Just a couple of weeks after hoisting the Stanley Cup, Alexander Nikishin is now in the midst of trade rumors. The 24-year-old defenseman is an RFA, and considering Carolina’s cap crunch, the team is listening to offers. Darren Dreger reports it’s a “strong market” with “up to six teams” in the mix for the young Russian.
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Date: June 24
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Source: Frank Seravalli
The full deal is Drury, Chase Bradley and a third-round pick for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux. Drury, who began his career with the Hurricanes, had 27 points in 82 games for Colorado last season.
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Date: June 24
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Source: Pierre LeBrun
The star forward is a restricted free agent this year and is a prime offer sheet candidate if he hits the market. Dallas would like to retain him, but the Stars could decide to sell high and add a boatload of assets if the team can’t sign him longterm
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Date: June 24
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
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Tuch was set to hit free agency as one of the best players available but instead will sign an eight-year deal worth $10.5 million per season to join the Capitals. Buffalo will get a third-round pick back in return.
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Date: June 23
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
Chicago sends Buffalo the No. 4 overall pick, the No. 45 overall pick, and defenseman Louis Crevier in exchange for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway. Byram is the clear centerpiece of the deal and is due for a new contract after this season, but he becomes a key part of the Blackhawks’ rebuild alongside Connor Bedard.
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Date: June 23
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
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The Capitals are pushing their chips in this offseason, as they send their first-round pick this year and prospects Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin for Kyrou, who has had at least 67 points in four of his eight NHL seasons. Washington gets Kyrou with five years left on his contract, while St. Louis now has four first-round picks this year.
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Date: June 23
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
Ottawa is sending the ninth overall pick, which it just got in the Brady Tkachuk deal, to San Jose for a package of players headlined by Eklund, who should help fill the void left by Tkachuk. The Senators also get Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda in the deal, but Eklund is the headliner as he had back-to-back 50-point seasons in the last two years.
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Date: June 23
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
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Nemec is a former No. 2 overall pick who gets a fresh start in Calgary, but that comes at a hefty cost. In return, the Devils get a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick, the No. 35 overall pick and D Etienne Morin, giving New Jersey a large selection of draft assets moving forward.
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Date: June 21
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Source: Pierre LeBrun
Florida now pairs both Tkachuck brothers as they agree to a deal to get the star forward from Ottawa. Tkachuk seemed to be ready for a new start, so the Senators land multiple first round picks, including two in this year’s draft, and now turn their attention elsewhere.
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Date: June 21
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
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Seattle sent Florida the No. 25 overall pick this year and a conditional second next year to get the 23-year-old forward. Samoskevich played in 149 games over the past two seasons and produced 64 total points.
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Date: June 19
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Source: Pierre LeBrun
Raddysh will sign an eight-year deal with Toronto that is worth over $8 million per season. In return, the Lightning are getting a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft.
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Date: June 16
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Source: Elliotte Friedman
Colton and Isak Posch are headed to Nashville for two third-round picks Magnus Chrona. The deal was made between Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland, who worked together until MacFarland joined Nashville last month.
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– June 24: Predators acquire Jack Drury, Chase Bradley and a third-round pick from Avalanche for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux.
– June 24: Capitals acquire Alex Tuch from Sabres for third-round pick in sign-and-trade.
– June 23: Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Sabres for 2026 No. 4 overall pick, 2026 No. 45 overall pick and Louis Crevier.
– June 23: Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from Blues for 2026 No. 16 overall pick, Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin.
– June 23: Senators acquire William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda from Sharks for 2026 No. 9 overall pick.
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– June 23: Flames acquire Simon Nemec from Devils for 2027 first-round pick, 2028 first-round pick, 2026 No. 35 overall pick and D Etienne Morin.
– June 21: Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk from Senators for 2026 No. 9 overall pick, 2026 No. 25 overall pick, 2029 first-round pick (top-10 protected), 2027 second round pick.
– June 21: Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2026 No. 25 overall pick and a conditional 2026 second-round pick.
– June 19: Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning for 2026 No. 133 overall pick in sign-and-trade.
Buffalo Sabres
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2026 No. 4 overall pick
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2026 No. 45 overall pick
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D Louis Crevier
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Third-round pick
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D Simon Nemec
Chicago Blackhawks
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D Bowen Byram
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F Jordan Greenway
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F Fedor Svechkov
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F Zachary L’Heureux
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G Magnus Chrona
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2026 No. 74 overall pick
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2027 third-round pick
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F Brady Tkachuk
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Condition 2027 second round pick
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F Jack Drury
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F Chase Bradley
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Third-round pick
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2027 first-round pick
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2028 first-round pick
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2026 No. 35 overall pick
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D Etienne Morin
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F William Eklund
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F Kasper Halttunen
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F Brandon Svoboda
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2026 No. 25 overall pick
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2029 first-round pick (top-10 protected)
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2027 second-round pick
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2026 No. 9 overall pick
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F Mackie Samoskevich
St. Louis Blues
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2026 No. 16 overall pick
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F Connor McMichael
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F Milton Gastrin
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2026 No. 133 overall pick
Toronto Maple Leafs
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D Darren Raddysh
Washington Capitals
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F Jordan Kyrou
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F Alex Tuch
