The New York Islanders could bring back David Rittich
Stephen Rosner: New York Islanders pending UFA goaltender David Rittich will sign a one-year, $1 million contract. The Islanders will continue to monitor Semyon Varlamov’s rehab, but get the sense that the Islanders haven’t made a decision to bring Rittich back next season.
Who’s living and what’s going on with the Minnesota Wild’s free agents
Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild will do everything they can to extend defenseman Quinn Hughes this offseason. That would be very helpful in knowing what they have to work on cap wise beyond next season.
They have about $15 million in cap space for next season, as well as eight free agents to make decisions. To see who can come back and who can go.
The Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabers trade divisions may need to shed salary
Top Priority
Michael McCarron – The lack of centers on the market could make him indispensable. It will be his first major contract.
Mats Zuccarello – They may offer a one or two year contract in the range of $3 million, or make a contract with bonuses over 35.
One or the other – Marcus Johansson or Vladimir Tarasenko.
Price should be right – Nick Foligno (will have to take a big discount at $4.5 million), Zach Bogosian (missed a total of 43 games this season – is he young and durable? Guerin likes him).
Thank you for your service – Jeff Petry, Robby Fabbri, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Ben Jones, Ben Gleason, Cal Petersen.
NHL Trade Board – Top 25
Chris Johnston of the Athletic: The NHL’s top 25 trades leaderboard heading into the offseason.
1. Vincent Trocheck – New York Rangers – C – $5.625 million AAV until 2029; The 12-team non-trade list becomes 10 teams in 2026-27
2. The San Jose Sharks’ No. 1 pick. 2
3. Jordan Kyrou – St. Louis Blues – W – $8.125 million AAV through 2031; the no-trade clause
4. Mason McTavish – Anaheim Ducks – C – $7 million AAV through 2031
5. Morgan Rielly – Toronto Maple Leafs – LHD – $7.5 million AAV through 2030; immobility clause
6. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – LHD – $9.25 million AAV through 2030; immobility clause
7. Simon Nemec – New Jersey Devils – RHD – Restricted free agent
8. Jordan Binington – St. Louis Blues – G – $6 million AAV through 2027; The 14-team no-trade list becomes 10 teams in 2026-27
9. Adin Hill – Vegas Golden Knights – G – $6.25 million through 2031; 10-team no-trade list
10. Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – C – $11.6 million AAV to 2032; immobility clause
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11. Shane Wright – Seattle Kraken – C – $886,666 AAV through 2027
12. Matthew Knies – Toronto Maple Leafs – W – $7.75 million AAV through 2031
13. Blake Coleman – Calgary Flames – W – $4.9 million AAV to 2027; List of authorized traders of 10 groups
14. Jake DeBrusk – Vancouver Canucks – W – $5.5 million AAV through 2031; immobility clause
15. Robert Thomas – St. Louis Blues – C – $8.125 million AAV through 2031; the no-trade clause
16. Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – RHD – $6.5 million AAV through 2030; the no-trade clause
17. Mason Lohrei – Boston Bruins – LHD – $3.2 million AAV through 2027
18. Michael Kesselring – Buffalo Sabers – RHD – Restricted free agent
19. Devon Levi – Buffalo Sabers – G – $812,5000 AAV through 2027
20. Sebastian Cossa – Detroit Red Wings – G – Restricted free agent
21. Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 4 picks
22. Ross Colton – Colorado Avalanche – W – $4 million AAV through 2027; 12-team non-trade list
23. Ryan Hartman – Minnesota Wild – C – $4 million AAV through 2027; The 15-team no-trade list becomes 10 teams in 2026-27
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24. Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Carolina Hurricanes – C – $4.82 million AAV through 2030; modified no-trade list
25. Jason Robertson – Dallas Stars – W – Restricted free agent
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