NHL rumors and confirmations · Rumors
Trade, contract and injury rumors spotted on X, summed up in our own words, then confirmed or denied. Each item names its source and links to its post.
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Oliver Moore · Frank Nazar · Chicago BlackhawksFrank Seravalli (Frankly Hockey) says the Blackhawks want to add a big winger with a shoot-first mindset. Chicago ranks 31st in goals per game, so keep an eye on them, a new trigger man could give their offence a real jolt.
“a winger with size”
David Pagnotta (DFO Insider) adds that Chicago wants help at both ends of the ice and is listening on some pieces, Oliver Moore possibly among them. Frank Nazar's name is out there, but the Hawks don't really want to go there.
David Pagnotta (DFO Insider) says Oliver Moore's name has come up a little, and a couple of teams out East have been poking around on him.
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Ivan Miroshnichenko · Washington Capitals · 
Philadelphia FlyersElliotte Friedman (32 Thoughts) hears there's quite a bit of interest in Ivan Miroshnichenko, but the Capitals have made it very clear they won't put him on waivers. Worth watching, since a trade could finally open up more ice time for him.
David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) says the Flyers asked about Ivan Miroshnichenko, but he doubts Washington wants to move him in the East, let alone within the division.
Daily Faceoff is hearing it too: there's a lot of interest in Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko.
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Leo Carlsson · 
Shane Wright · Philadelphia Flyers · Anaheim Ducks · Seattle Kraken · 
Detroit Red WingsDavid Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) notes the Flyers took a big swing at Leo Carlsson that didn't land, and they're still trying to add at least one center. A new pivot in Philly could change the picture for their wingers in your pool.
Jeff Marek (DFO Insider) says that when he hears the Flyers want a young center, he thinks of Seattle right away and wonders about Shane Wright. Philly was very interested in him back in his draft year.
David Pagnotta (DFO Insider) says the Flyers have targeted Simon Edvinsson, but he isn't sure they have enough in the tank to pull it off, maybe because their focus is on landing a center.
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Dylan Larkin · 
Joel Eriksson Ek · Aliaksei Protas · Ilya Protas · Danila Yurov · Detroit Red Wings · Minnesota Wild · 
Buffalo Sabres · 
Montreal Canadiens · 
Boston Bruins · 
Nashville Predators · Chicago Blackhawks · Washington Capitals · 
New Jersey Devils · 
San Jose SharksChris Johnston (The Athletic) says there's still a feeling Dylan Larkin ends up with the Minnesota Wild. Nothing is done yet, but he's the big name to watch on the market. Darren Dreger (TSN) and David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) have reported on it too.
“still a feeling”
Chris Johnston (The Athletic) adds that Buffalo has joined Montreal in showing interest in Larkin, even though neither team is on his trade list. Nothing confirmed for now.
On TSN's Early Trading, Darren Dreger ran through the teams linked to Larkin that aren't on his list: the Canadiens, the Bruins, maybe Nashville, and he also floated Buffalo and St. Louis.
David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) still sees Minnesota as the front runner for Larkin. If Larkin opens his list beyond 10 teams, Boston and the Canadiens could get into the mix.
“Minny's in the lead”
On the Larkin file, David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) says Detroit has asked the Wild about Joel Eriksson Ek, going back to when Steve Yzerman was still in charge. Pagnotta says he wouldn't do it if he were Minnesota.
TVA Sports relays Elliotte Friedman's comments on 32 Thoughts: the Buffalo Sabres reportedly tried to get into the Dylan Larkin race, even though they're not on his list. Montreal isn't on it either for now.
Big turn in the Larkin saga. Elliotte Friedman reports that coach Todd McLellan told reporters Dylan Larkin won't play tonight against Chicago, and interim GM Shawn Horcoff will address the situation.
Frank Seravalli's understanding is that Detroit is still in trade talks and the plan is to sit Larkin out to protect the asset until a deal is done. Sounds like Larkin's camp has applied pressure.
Elliotte Friedman sums it up: Larkin will not play until a trade happens, and the Red Wings are expected to release a statement. Sportsnet adds that agent Pat Brisson flew to Detroit this week to meet him face to face.
Darren Dreger says CAA and Larkin clearly feel some deals with teams on his 10 team list were close enough to get done, hence the pressure. Detroit isn't interested in a futures heavy return and wants a decent player or two back.
Pierre LeBrun says Larkin's camp and the Red Wings talked last night and again this morning. Larkin feels he has given Detroit plenty of time since his May trade request, so he won't play for the foreseeable future while the Wings circle back to interested teams.
Per David Pagnotta (The Fourth Period), the Capitals, Wild, Devils and Hurricanes are among the teams that talked with Detroit this week, while the Canadiens are still holding out hope.
David Pagnotta adds that a well placed source says the Red Wings like the Protas brothers, Aliaksei and Ilya, in Washington. It's unclear whether the Capitals have any appetite to move them.
On the FAN Hockey Show, Elliotte Friedman said he doesn't believe a Larkin deal is close to done. As he sees it, Detroit is still on something of a fact finding mission.
Friedman adds that Larkin and his camp feel there are deals out there and want Detroit to make one. The Red Wings keep saying they have a bar they won't crawl under.
Darren Dreger says it's possible the Red Wings suspend Larkin. If they do and no trade comes quickly, he would forfeit $41,237.11 for every day he sits.
Elliotte Friedman believes Danila Yurov has been part of the Wild talks. His stock has risen, but Detroit wants something a little more firm and more proven coming back.
Now it's on the record from Larkin's side. Pierre LeBrun shared agent Pat Brisson's statement: Dylan has had enough of the situation and has been very professional and cooperative through the whole process. RDS and Daily Faceoff relayed the statement too.
TVA Sports is also reporting that the Red Wings could suspend Dylan Larkin.
Elliotte Friedman thinks San Jose is one of the teams the Red Wings have talked quite seriously with about Simon Edvinsson. The Sharks have young centers, and Detroit is looking to restock down the middle as part of all this.
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Jason Robertson · Thomas Harley · Dallas StarsPierre LeBrun tells RDS that Thomas Harley looks like a long term Star after his trade fell apart, but Jason Robertson's future is murkier. Jim Nill hopes to restart contract talks in December, and Robertson can sign an extension in January.
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Justin Brazeau · Pittsburgh PenguinsNick Kypreos (Sportsnet) thinks the Penguins will try to sell Justin Brazeau off the production he had early last season. With so many prospects in the system, he could end up as a trade chip.
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Quinn Hughes · Minnesota Wild · New Jersey DevilsJeff Marek and David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) discuss whether the Devils are lining up a run at Quinn Hughes to reunite the Hughes brothers in New Jersey, after the Connor Hellebuyck trade. Just talk for now, nothing concrete.
Wild GM Bill Guerin told WCCO's Chad Hartman Show he isn't worried yet about getting Quinn Hughes signed long term before he can hit free agency at season's end. Pierre LeBrun also touched on it on TSN.
“isn't worried about it”
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Jakub Dobes · Jacob Fowler · Samuel Montembeault · Montreal CanadiensDavid Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) believes the Canadiens will keep riding three goalies for now, unless something falls into Kent Hughes' lap. For poolers, the crease split between Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler and Samuel Montembeault looks set to continue.
“gonna ride 3”
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Seattle KrakenDarren Dreger (TSN) says the Kraken have been hunting for a top-line scoring winger since July. Seattle would be willing to move one of its young centres in a deal. Comments relayed by NHL Rumour Report.
“top-line scoring winger”
Dreger repeated it on TSN's Insider Trading: the Kraken have wanted a top-line winger for a while, and it's no secret they would trade one of their young centres.
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Teuvo Teravainen · Andrew Copp · Michael Rasmussen · 
Ottawa Senators · Chicago Blackhawks · Detroit Red Wings · Boston Bruins · Nashville Predators · Philadelphia Flyers · Pittsburgh PenguinsPer Bruce Garrioch (Ottawa Citizen), Steve Staios is working the phones for a scorer. Names on the market include Teuvo Teravainen, Andrew Copp, Michael Rasmussen and Michael Eyssimont, though Staios would still prefer an answer from within.
“working the phones”
The Ottawa Citizen also shared Bruce Garrioch's story: the Senators are shopping for offence, but the market is thin. Nashville, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are said to be open for business, for meaningful assets in return.