NHL insider Elliotte Friedman hints at a surprise Eastern Conference contender in the Quinn Hughes trade race.

Several conflicting reports surround the Seattle Kraken; a recent report from Elliotte Friedman suggests that teams around the NHL could be very interested in Mason Marchment.

The Islanders could trade forward Maxim Tsyplakov as he continues to be a healthy scratch despite injuries to forwards.

The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently joined the FAN Hockey Show, offering insights into the St. Louis Blues' potential trading strategies and the unique challenges surrounding goaltender Jordan Binnington.

Elliotte Friedman raised concerns about several Canadian teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, performance in the 2025-26 season.

The Buffalo Sabres' goaltending situation has become a significant issue, leading to trade speculation surrounding Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. A three-goalie rotation has resulted in inconsistent play and long gaps between starts,

On Thursday night, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman wrote in his 32 Thoughts story that a name to watch is Maccelli, who's fighting for ice time with the Maple Leafs.