NHL Rumors June 2026: Robertson Rebuffs Blues, Wild Interest in Trocheck Cools

Jason Robertson rejected a St. Louis Blues package that included multiple first-round picks on June 25 2026.

Robertson’s Market Stays Frozen

Jeff Marek reported that the Blues proposed multiple first-round picks for Robertson, yet the forward declined any move to St. Louis.

David Pagnotta stated the Blues immediately shifted focus to Mason McTavish after Robertson’s refusal, confirming their need for a top-six winger.

The same day Robertson also declined an offer from the Seattle Kraken, leaving both clubs without their primary target.

Dallas therefore retains a 28-goal scorer who posted 82 points in the 2025-26 season and avoids any immediate cap or roster disruption.

Wild Interest in Trocheck Declines

Anthony Di Marco indicated that Minnesota’s pursuit of Vincent Trocheck has cooled from earlier levels while the asking price remains elevated.

The Wild still appear on the list of interested teams but have not escalated negotiations in the past week.

Trocheck, who recorded 52 points for the Rangers in 2025-26, therefore stays in New York unless a new suitor emerges before July 1.

Minnesota’s hesitation reduces the probability of a high-value deal and forces the club to explore secondary options for center depth.

Blue Jackets Resist Marchenko Trade

Elliotte Friedman noted on 32 Thoughts that Columbus has received calls on Kirill Marchenko yet continues to weigh the possibility without committing to a deal.

Marco D’Amico cited sources stating the Blue Jackets are not actively shopping the 24-year-old winger who tallied 31 goals last season.

Cam Robinson added that teams inquiring receive the standard response of thanks but no thanks, preserving Columbus’s top-six depth.

Zach Werenski’s contract situation adds another layer, as both players represent assets the club prefers to keep intact through the 2026-27 campaign.

The combination of these three developments leaves the Blues, Wild, and Blue Jackets each navigating narrower paths to roster upgrades before the July free-agent window opens.