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The Buffalo Sabres and Zach Benson working on a seven-year deal
Kevin Weekes: The Buffalo Sabres and pending RFA Zach Benson are working on deal that could be for seven years and $7 million-plus per year. Something similar to Josh Doan’s deal – seven years at $6.95 million per.
The New York Islanders are probably not interested in Elias Pettersson
Stefen Rosner: Don’t believe that the New York Islanders are interested in Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson.
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Matthew Knies is likely not going anywhere
Lance Hornby: Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka on the likelihood of them trading Matthew Knies:
“The idea we’re going to improve the roster by moving a top young player. Anything’s possible, I guess it’s not probable. I think it makes for good writing, good interest for people, but that’s a tough bar to hurdle.”
Could the Washington Capitals be interested in Alex DeBrincat if he becomes available?
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: David Pagnotta mentioned that if the Detroit Red Wings were to trade Dylan Larkin this offseason, if could put others into question, including forward Alex DeBrincat.
notes that the Washington Capitals are in the market for a top-six winger. He’s hit 40-goals three times and at least 27 in eight of nine seasons. He’s played with Dylan Strome in the Erie Otters (OHL), and the Chicago Blackhawks.
It’s something to keep an eye on if/when Larkin gets traded.
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Six mock trades
Ryan S. Clarke, Kristen Shilton, and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: A look at six mock trade heading into the draft.
Florida Panthers get: F Dylan Larkin, 2026 seventh-round pick (CGY)
Detroit Red Wings get: F Anton Lundell, F Mackie Samoskevich, 2026 second-round pick (WSH)
Colorado Avalanche get: F Jake DeBrusk
Washington Capitals get: F Valeri Nichushkin
Vancouver Canucks get: 2026 first-round pick (ANA), 2026 third-round pick (NSH)
Carolina Hurricanes get: G Connor Hellebuyck
Winnipeg Jets get: D Alexander Nikishin, F Bradly Nadeau, 2026 first-round pick
Anaheim Ducks get: D Colton Parayko
St. Louis Blues get: 2027 first-round pick and D Stian Solberg
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Minnesota Wild get: F Vincent Trocheck
New York Rangers get: F Danila Yurov, 2027 first-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick
Montreal Canadiens get: F Mason McTavish
Anaheim Ducks get: D David Reinbacher, 2026 second-round pick, 2026 fourth-round pick
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