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2 days ago
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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Trading Evan Rodrigues Now Nearly Guaranteed?
Evan Rodrigues spent the first eight years of his NHL career searching for a championship and finally found success in the Sunshine State. In 2024 and 2025, Rodrigues helped lead the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles by providing stellar playoff performances. However, the 31-year-old center is now at risk of being dealt as Florida tries to navigate its cap situation. The Panthers re-signed Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad before free agency. Leaving them $3,725,000 above the limit. With a $3,000,000 cap hit, Rodrigues has been the biggest player linked to a potential trade from the Panthers. According to Jeff Marek on Sekeres and Price, Rodrigues wants to stay in Florida, and the feeling is mutual. The Panthers want to keep him on the roster despite the salary cap issues. The problem is making the situation work, as Florida must be cap-compliant by the start of the 2025-'26 NHL season. Evan Rodrigues' days in Florida are numbered Rodrigues would help bridge the gap if he were traded, but it wouldn't be enough money going out. The Panthers could place an injured player, such as Matthew Tkachuk, on the Long-Term Injury Reserve list, but it would be delaying the inevitable. Unless Florida decides to move one of Tkachuck, Bennett, Marchand, Ekblad, Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhardt, or Carter Verhaeghe, there is no space for Rodrigues on the roster. None of those are likely to happen anytime soon, so it's easy to connect the dots on what is coming next. The Long-Term Injury Reserve list could be used to protect Rodrigues' spot in Florida, but it's not a long-term solution. The 31-year-old center seems likely to be traded, but it might not be something that occurs until the Headlines Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champ LB Dead At 38 6 Game Changer Relievers the Mets Should Target Before Trade Deadline, Including Emmanuel Clase Last Stand: Five NFL Quarterbacks Fighting for Their Futures in 2025 Former Super Bowl Champ Discusses Battle With Anxiety During His NFL Career: 'Not a Game That I Played in That I Wasn't High'
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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- Yahoo
NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Ducks' Mason McTavish
NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Ducks' Mason McTavish originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Anaheim Ducks entered the offseason looking to make some big changes to the roster. While the team has added some nice pieces, they also missed out on adding any of the big three free agents on the market. Advertisement Despite being armed with a lot of cap space, Anaheim wasn't able to close the deal. The Ducks did sign Mikael Granlund, who should help provide some needed offensive spark to this team. But the Ducks also have a few restricted free agents of their own to still deal with. Both Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal remain on the open market, and there have been all sorts of rumors that Anaheim could let other teams go after them. The two players have been key figures for Anaheim, so the timing is a little weird. But according to NHL insider Jeff Marek, both McTavish and Dostal could be subject to getting offer sheets from teams. Advertisement If the Ducks were to let either player walk, it would be terrible asset management. But in all likelihood, both players will be back with Anaheim since they can match any offer that comes in. Dostal is likely to be the starting goalie for the Ducks this season after the team traded away John Gibson. The goalie proved himself last year, and Anaheim has been excited to see what he could do as the full-time starter. As for McTavish, it seems strange that Anaheim would give up on him so soon. The former third overall pick scored 22 goals and 30 assists for the Ducks this past season. McTavish has been subject to rumors, but the Ducks do value him. However, this is a strange situation, and it will be interesting to see how Anaheim plays this moving forward. Advertisement Related: Nikolaj Ehlers Breaks Silence After Massive Hurricanes Signing Related: Hurricanes Predicted to Land Another Star After K'Andre Miller Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Stars' Jason Robertson Situation
NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Stars' Jason Robertson Situation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Stars entered the offseason looking to build the team even stronger following another loss in the Western Conference Final. Dallas has a solid core in place but they just haven't been able to get over the hump. Advertisement This could cause the front office to make some drastic changes, potentially even to some key players. One of those is star Jason Robertson, who has been rumored to be on the trade block this summer. Dallas likely doesn't want to lose Robertson, but the team does have to make a decision on giving him a new contract. Robertson has one more year on his current deal before he hits restricted free agency. The Star may not want to pay Robertson what he believes he is worth, leading to potential trade rumors. And it seems that one team may be the leader to land him if he is traded. According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, the Anaheim Ducks have emerged as a potential landing spot for Robertson if he leaves Dallas. Robertson and the Stars have been discussing a new deal, but it seems that talks could go off the rails. Advertisement "I don't think Dallas Stars are going to let the Jason Robertson question linger deep into the summer; they're going to find out pretty quick what number he's looking at; I think Dallas will have an idea in pretty early July; I see Ducks as a destination," Marek said. For the Ducks, landing Robertson would be a massive addition to a young team. Anaheim has been building things back up, and Robertson could be the missing piece to the puzzle. Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the third period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Robertson scored 35 goals and 45 assists for the Stars this past season. His ability to do everything on the ice is special, and Anaheim would surely try to land him if made available. Advertisement The Ducks have some interesting young prospects that could intrigue the Stars as well, making them a solid trade partner. It remains to be seen if Dallas will trade Robertson, but it feels like things will be falling into place sooner rather than later. Related: Kraken Linked to All-Star to Bolster Roster Related: 3-Time NHL All-Star Predicted to Retire This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBC
21-02-2025
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Jeff Marek on clutch goaltending — and the goal that sealed Canada's 4 Nations victory
Jeff Marek, hockey analyst and podcast host, weighs in on Connor McDavid's game-winning goal and goaltender Jordan Binnington's 'absolutely gorgeous' overtime save in Canada's 3-2 victory over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday.
