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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 5h

32 Thoughts (Oct 5): Elliotte says Winnipeg and San Jose have previously discussed a Hellebuyck trade but it didn't go far. He says Hellebuyck wants to go to a team that can win in the 3 years and has heard he'd be open to going to San Jose.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 8h

32 Thoughts (Oct 5): On Simon Edvinsson... • Elliotte has heard that given how long it's taken to get contract done, Edvinsson is mad with how things have gone and that's why he went back to Sweden. (1/2) #LGRW #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

HNIC Saturday Headlines (Oct 3): Edmonton has a lot of defencemen and some injuries up front. They are looking to make a lateral move, a D for a F, but their players aren’t out long term so it’s now a priority right now.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

HNIC Saturday Headlines (Oct 3): Elliotte says Simon Edvinsson would prefer a trade out of Detroit. The team has said their priority is still to sign him. #LGRW #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Philadelphia has traded Devin Kaplan to Seattle for David Goyette. #LetsGoFlyers #seakraken #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

32 Thoughts (Oct 1): Elliotte says there has been some noise around Alexander Nikishin but it's hard to tell if talk has picked up because we're getting closer to an end or because he has a new agent who is reviewing the file. (1/2) #Canes #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

32 Thoughts (Oct 1): Kyle asks Elliotte if it's possible that Detroit is trying to mend the relationship with Dylan Larkin to have him reconsider leaving and Elliotte says he's heard it's really unlikely. #LGRW #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

32 Thoughts (Oct 1): Lots of notes on the Marchenko/Knies trade... • Toronto had the best player available for Marchenko and had the ability to take on Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. • Elliotte says Toronto was trying to flip Wood the same day. (1/3) #NHL #CBJ #Leafs

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

DFO Insiders (Sept 30): • Matthew Knies was offered to Columbus in July in a Marchenko trade. • Montreal’s offer was more futures, Pagnotta says guys like Zharovsky and Reinbacher were available. (1/2) #NHL #Leafs

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oilers Now (Sept 29): Some notes from Elliotte Friedman: • Matthew Knies was the best player Columbus was offered for Kirill Marchenko. • Montreal, the Islanders, Boston and Seattle were among the teams interested in Marchenko but a lot of teams checked in. #NHL (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨TRADE ALERT🚨 Columbus has traded Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins (18% retained) and Miles Wood to Toronto for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a conditional 2027 2nd round pick. #CBJ #Leafs #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Trade isn’t finalized yet, but here’s what we know: To Columbus: Knies, Lorentz, Andrae and a 2nd To Toronto: Marchenko, Miles Wood, Merzlikins (some retained salary)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 26): Elliotte says Edmonton is looking for a right shot C and mentions their interest in Kirby Dach and Stan Bowman's history with him. He says they've poked around on Shane Wright but doesn't think that's going to happen.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As we wait for the rest of the Marchenko to Toronto trade to be announced, right now it sounds like Matthew Knies is the main piece going to Columbus and that Toronto may also be taking on Elvis Merzlikins.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨BREAKING 🚨 Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Columbus and Toronto are in "deep discussions" on a Kirill Marchenko trade.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 26): Elliotte recaps where things stand with Alexander Nikishni: • He's changed agents and has permission to talk to teams. • Elliotte says he was almost traded to the Rangers but they couldn't agree on a contract (he doesn't say when that was). #Canes #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 26): Elliotte talking on Marchenko says everyone thought Montreal would land him in the summer. He wonders if Columbus is trying to attach another player to a potential trades, he names Miles Wood and Dmitry Voronkov. (1/2) #CBJ #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🚨Weekend Rumour Recap (Sept 26/26)🚨 • Salary Cap is estimated to be at $127.5 million for the 2027-28 season. • Teams are checking in on Marchenko, including Montreal, the New York Islanders and Toronto. (1/2) #NHL #CBJ

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🚨TRADE ALERT🚨 Tampa Bay has traded Jonas Johansson to Ottawa for future considerations.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 25): On Alexander Nikishin, Elliotte has heard that he has permission to talk to some teams but doesn't know who those teams are yet. CAR likes Connor Hellebuyck but Elliotte doesn't think WPG has interest in Nikishin because he doesn't think Nikishin would sign there. (1/2) #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 25): Elliotte says he's heard Dylan Larkin is willing to go to more than the 3 teams that were originally reported. He says he believes Larkin would go to Colorado, Washington, Dallas and Tampa Bay and that his list is around 8 teams. (1/2) #LGRW #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 25): Latest on Kirill Marchenko: • Elliotte says Montreal, the Islanders and Toronto have been around on him. Toronto has tried to keep their interest in Marchenko quiet. (1/3) #CBJ #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oilers Now (Sept. 21): Frank Seravalli says Carolina makes the most sense as a landing spot for Connor Hellebuyck. He says they’re following the situation closely, remain interested and still talking to the Jets. He also names San Jose, Utah and even Vegas as teams to watch.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 21): Elliotte says if Columbus is going to trade Kirill Marchenko they probably need to know what Adam Fantilli's contract looks like first. They are likely to add salary in a trade and they don't want to walk in to another salary cap problem. #CBJ #NHL (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 18): More Connor Hellebuyck notes... • Jets want to contend and want a goalie as part of a return. • They worry that if they make a futures trade, would that make other players ask to get moved. #GoJetsGo #NHL (1/4)

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TSN @tsnofficial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Jets have suspended Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp. Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will address the media tomorrow.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oilers Now (Sept 15): Notes from Frank Seravalli… • He has a hard time seeing Connor Hellebuyck approving a trade to a Canadian team it but doesn’t think it’s 100% impossible. • Doesn’t think Elias Pettersson will finish the season with the Canucks.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Fan Hockey Show (Sept 14): Elliotte says Winnipeg has made it very clear any Hellebuyck trade won't be for futures. They want to complete and don't want to make their team worse so any trades they make will reflect that. (1/2) #GoJetsGo #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 14): Small update on Connor Hellebuyck... Things have been quiet this weekend. Elliotte wonders if he reports to training camp as the word in the summer was he would not attend. He mentions that Hellebuyck will go to any team he thinks can win.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 14): Elliotte says he is less optimistic about new contracts for Adam Fantilli and Drake Batherson. He doesn’t think Fantilli’s contract will be 8 years once he signs. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 14): Elliotte says it sounds like progress has been made between Anaheim and Cutter Gauthier on a new contract. He thinks the money will be a little lower than Leo Carlsson's contract and the term is will be around 5 years. The team is motivated to get this done.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On this day in 2018: Ottawa traded Erik Karlsson & Francis Perron to San Jose for Dylan Demelo, Chris Tierney, Rudolfs Balcers, Josh Norris, a 2020 1st (Tim Stutzle), a cond. 1st (conditions not met), a 2019 2nd & a 2021 2nd round pick.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 10): Elliotte discusses the Shane Wright situation. Jason Botterill says he didn't promise him anything in regards to a trade. Wright's agent felt there was a promise made to move him. His name is definitely out there and there is still interest from teams.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 10): Elliotte says Nikishin wanted a big contract but wonders if the Zeev Buium signing has changed things for him, if he wants an even bigger number now. He's heard NSH has been interested in him and mentions how they acquired some draft picks in trading away Evangelista.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

32 Thoughts (Sept 10): Some notes on Connor Hellebuyck: • There were some things that happened last year with him that were out of the Jets' hands that have made the situation impossible to resolve. (1/4)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On this day in 2018: Montreal traded Max Pacioretty to Vegas for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a 2019 2nd round pick (Jayden Struble). #GoHabsGo #VegasBorn #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NHL Tonight (Sept 8): On Hellebuyck, Elliotte says some of the things that were available for trade at the draft are no longer available and that’s part of the hold up. Florida moved some of the pieces they would have traded to Winnipeg when they added Brady Tkachuk. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Winnipeg could be a fascinating team to watch over the next 12-18 months. Once Connor Hellebuyck is traded, will that cause a domino effect with the rest of the roster? (1/3)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Some notes from Nashville GM Chris MacFarland on the Luke Evangelista trade: • Nashville is very forward heavy and they have a lot of wingers in the organization. • Evangelista’s name came up in trade talks with New Jersey over the summer and those talks picked up again in recent weeks. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨TRADE ALERT🚨 Nashville has traded Luke Evangelista to New Jersey for a conditional 2028 1st round pick and a 2028 2nd round pick.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Sheet (Aug. 31): Marek wonders if Winnipeg gave Hellebuyck the option of signing his contract with the understanding that if things went wrong, they’d try to find him a new home. David Pagnotta believes that was the case, but doesn’t think either side expected it to happen this quickly. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Oilers Now (Aug 28): Murat Ates thinks Winnipeg's ideal return for Connor Hellebuyck would be a top 6 forward, a prospect or a 1st round pick and goalie who can play behind Stuart Skinner. (1/2) #GoJetsGo #NHL

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

✍️ SIGNED Colorado and Cale Makar have agreed to an 8 year extension with an AAV of $20.4m #NHL #GoAvsGo

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It makes sense why Connor Hellebuyck has made his trade demands public now. His full no move clause changes to a modified no trade clause on July 1, 2027 where he can submit 10 teams he can be traded to. He has complete control now and wants this done before that goes away.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Connor Hellebuyck has now made his trade request public.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My Top 5 stories heading into the season: #1 - Can anyone stop the Florida Panthers? They made the trade of the summer by adding Brady Tkachuk. They completely revamped their goaltending, upgraded their depth and should start the season with most of their injured players back in the lineup. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

To add to this, @russohockey.bsky.social says that he’s been told by league sources Minnesota has not talked with New Jersey or anyone else about a Quinn Hughes trade.

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

32 Thoughts (Aug 25): Other notes... • Elliotte says he will be concerned if Quinn Hughes isn't signed by the start of the season. He doesn't think both sides have talked recently and wonders if Hughes and Cale Makar are waiting to see who signs first. (1/2)

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NHL Trade Alert @nhltradealert.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

32 Thoughts (Aug 25): Elliotte says Detroit started to interview GM candidates, internal and external, and that Jeff Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers is a name to watch. He believes the team made the choice to move on from Yzerman and that he didn't resign. (1/2)

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