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NHLDevils and Jets Reportedly Working on a Connor Hellebuyck Trade
Elliotte Friedman reports that the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets are actively negotiating a trade for suspended star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.RumorTradeRoster Move
NHLLeafs and Canucks Swap Minor-League Depth in a Trade That Changes Nothing
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks executed a minor-league trade, swapping Aatu Raty for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr with zero net cap impact.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs Trade a Hospital Ward for Aatu Räty in Bizarre Swap with Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan, a confusing trade involving a recently waived player and another currently in the hospital.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLConnor Hellebuyck Is Ready for Hollywood, and the Kings Are Circling
LA Kings GM Ken Holland is reportedly exploring a trade for Winnipeg Jets holdout goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who is willing to waive his no-trade clause.RumorTrade
NHLMontreal Ships Jayden Struble to Nashville for a 2027 Second-Rounder
The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 second-round pick, just a day after the two teams played each other.TradeRoster Move
NHLSimon Edvinsson Wants Out of Detroit, and the Trade Market is About to Erupt
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson has reportedly requested a trade, throwing a massive wrench into the team's long-term rebuild plans.TradeRumorBreaking News
NHLKirill Marchenko's 24-Hour Whirlwind: A Trade, a Bag, and a Leafs Debut
Kirill Marchenko experienced a chaotic 24 hours, getting traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, signing a massive contract, and immediately making his debut.TradeContractRoster Move
NHLKirill Marchenko Escapes Visa Purgatory for Highly Anticipated Leafs Debut
Kirill Marchenko is set to make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut against the Montreal Canadiens after resolving a work visa issue that delayed his start following a massive seven-player trade.Roster MoveTradeContract
NHLLeafs Trade for Elvis Merzlikins, Who Won't Play for 3-to-5 Months
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka announced that newly acquired goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will miss another three to five months recovering from shoulder surgery, complicating the team's crease situation.InjuryTradeRoster Move
NHLToronto and Columbus Just Turned the NHL Salary Cap Into a Creative Writing Exercise
The Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets executed a massive buzzer-beating trade centered around Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies, and some elite LTIR salary cap gymnastics.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs Pull Off Absurd Cap Gymnastics in Blockbuster Trade for Kirill Marchenko
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a massive trade that includes a $75 million extension for Marchenko.TradeRoster MoveContract
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