Islanders retain Horvat and Barzal at 8.5M and 9.15M; Rangers and Canucks pursue trades for forward depth and cap relief.
Ducks must clear cap space after Carlsson offer sheet, limiting options for Gauthier and other RFAs.
Montreal Canadiens positioned to acquire Barzal as Islanders explore trades for immediate help.
Larkin’s formal trade request with five years at $8.7 million and five straight 30-goal seasons forces multiple clubs to recalibrate their 2026 offseason plans.
Lee free-agency outlook forces parallel roster decisions for Senators and Penguins before July 1.
GM Mathieu Darche explores moving Mathew Barzal to create salary-cap flexibility following an eight-point playoff miss.