Tristin McKinstry

Will Steven Stamkos lead the Predators to the Stanley Cup? Nashville Predators made a major statement in NHL Free Agency this summer.

The Blackhawks could shuffle the deck this summer. Chicago Blackhawks had an active NHL Free Agency this summer.

The Detroit Red Wings recently signed Joe Veleno to a two-year contract extension. Since this move avoided arbitration, they received a 48-hour buyout window recently.

Can Juraj Slafkovsky live up to this extension? Montreal Canadiens were largely quiet in NHL Free Agency this summer.

The Hurricanes could make a trade or to before the 2024-25 season. Carolina Hurricanes have seen a lot of roster turnover this offseason.

Two years ago, Matthew Tkachuk told the Calgary Flames he had no interest in a long-term extension.

A former Lightning star can relate to Steven Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Lightning . Head coach Jon Cooper certainly wanted him to return to Tampa Bay, as did the fans.

Travis Konecny got paid by the Flyers. Philadelphia Flyers nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023-24.

The Wild are up against the salary cap. Minnesota Wild fell short of playoff expectations in 2023-24.

Here are two early bold predictions for Vladimir Tarasenko after he joined the Red Wings in NHL Free Agency.