2026 NHL Offseason Thread: Major trade makes it easier to record podcasts for Tkachuk brothers

[sutterfamily]

I've managed to never listen to Spittin Chiclets so far and I will be continuing that policy in perpetuity if I can at all help it.

[neuartillery]

It seems like with the cap going up so rapidly, it’s tough to find guys worth reaching the ceiling for. I don’t think the Tuch contract is good in a vacuum, but if you have 10 million in space, is there anything else worth spending it on?

I get that it was slim pickings BUT it's not a 3 year deal its 8 years. Just feels like it will age horribly (probably like Tuch, he's 30)

I get that but I feel like 10 mill now will be much easier to bury in six or seven years.

[neuartillery]

Caps traded Hendrix Lapierre to the PNES for a couple of mid-rounders

Odd that they dumped him and McMichael recently

[neuartillery]

I’m very curious if the Wings trade Larkin before or at the draft. I still think a deal involving Robertson seems possible, with him presumably going to a third party. Unless Larkin is only willing to go to Minnesota, I don’t think Yurov / Stramel / 1st is enough.

Utah remains my preferred return (Desnoyers) and I’m curious about Anaheim (McTavish, Solberg).

[sutterfamily]

TSN Headline about Raddysh, confirm or deny user practice?

The Talking Point: Deep dive into the Leafs best powerplay QB in 20 years

[sutterfamily]

I can see how they would reach that conclusion based on 0 games played, though, fair analysis

[neuartillery]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, according to league sources.

Nichushkin, 31, had 283 points in 404 games over seven seasons with the Avalanche and was a key member of their 2022 Stanley Cup win. He signed an eight-year, $6.125 million average annual value extension after that season. He has four years left on that deal and a 12-team no-trade list.

Could be a good move if he stays on the ice and out of off-ice trouble

[neuartillery]

Wings traded Amadeus Lombardi, a deeper prospect that I generally liked (smaller, skilled center) who was losing waiver eligibility, to the Devils for a 4th

Bummer

[neuartillery]

Jason Robertson rejects 8-year contract offer from Kraken with AAV in ‘$15 million range’