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NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Jun 30, 2026
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.
Jun 30, 2026
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?
Jun 30, 2026
NHL free agency 2026: How all 32 teams can earn an A+
With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.
Jun 29, 2026
2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.
Jun 28, 2026
Winners, losers of the 2026 NHL draft: Rangers, Leafs, Blackhawks
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
Jun 28, 2026
2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Jun 27, 2026
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Injured
| Player | Status | Injury | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
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Valeri Nichushkin
|
Out | Lower Body | Sep 15 |
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Damon Severson
|
Out | Shoulder | Sep 15 |
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Brendan Smith
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IR | Knee Surgery | Sep 15 |
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Dmitri Voronkov
|
Out | Hand | Sep 15 |