New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, and a Top 25 NHL Trade Board

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  1. New York Islanders May Consider Re-signing David Rittich
  2. Minnesota Wild’s Free Agent Decisions: Who Stays and Who Goes?
  3. NHL Trade Board: Top 25 Players and Assets
  4. New York Islanders Could Bring Back David Rittich
  5. Minnesota Wild Free Agents: Determining Roster Changes
  6. NHL Trade Board: Top 25

New York Islanders May Consider Re-signing David Rittich

The New York Islanders are reportedly open to bringing back pending unrestricted free agent goaltender David Rittich. Despite monitoring Semyon Varlamov’s recovery, the team hasn’t ruled out a return for Rittich, who played on a $1 million, one-year contract.

Minnesota Wild’s Free Agent Decisions: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Minnesota Wild are prioritizing extending defenseman Quinn Hughes this offseason, which will significantly impact their salary cap flexibility for future seasons. With approximately $15 million in cap space and eight free agents to address, the Wild face several critical decisions.

Key priorities include:

  • Top Priorities: Michael McCarron (potential first big contract due to center market scarcity) and Mats Zuccarello (potential one or two-year deal around $3 million, or a contract with 35+ bonuses).
  • One or the Other: Decisions need to be made between Marcus Johansson and Vladimir Tarasenko.
  • Price Has to Be Right: Nick Foligno (would require a significant pay cut from his $4.5 million) and Zach Bogosian (missed 43 games, prompting consideration for younger, more durable options, though Guerin is known to favor him).
  • Likely Departures: Jeff Petry, Robby Fabbri, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Ben Jones, Ben Gleason, and Cal Petersen are less likely to return.

NHL Trade Board: Top 25 Players and Assets

Here’s a look at the top 25 players and assets on the NHL trade board heading into the offseason:

  1. Vincent Trocheck (NY Rangers) – C – $5.625M AAV through 2029; 12-team NTC
  2. San Jose Sharks’ No. 2 pick
  3. Jordan Kyrou (St. Louis Blues) – W – $8.125M AAV through 2031; NTC
  4. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) – C – $7M AAV through 2031
  5. Morgan Rielly (Toronto Maple Leafs) – LHD – $7.5M AAV through 2030; NMC
  6. Darnell Nurse (Edmonton Oilers) – LHD – $9.25M AAV through 2030; NMC
  7. Simon Nemec (New Jersey Devils) – RHD – RFA
  8. Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues) – G – $6M AAV through 2027; 14-team NTC
  9. Adin Hill (Vegas Golden Knights) – G – $6.25M through 2031; 10-team NTC
  10. Elias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) – C – $11.6M AAV through 2032; NMC
  11. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken) – C – $886,666 AAV through 2027
  12. Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) – W – $7.75M AAV through 2031
  13. Blake Coleman (Calgary Flames) – W – $4.9M AAV through 2027; 10-team approved trade list
  14. Jake DeBrusk (Vancouver Canucks) – W – $5.5M AAV through 2031; NMC
  15. Robert Thomas (St. Louis Blues) – C – $8.125M AAV through 2031; NTC
  16. Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues) – RHD – $6.5M AAV through 2030; NTC
  17. Mason Lohrei (Boston Bruins) – LHD – $3.2M AAV through 2027
  18. Michael Kesselring (Buffalo Sabres) – RHD – RFA
  19. Devon Levi (Buffalo Sabres) – G – $812,500 AAV through 2027
  20. Sebastian Cossa (Detroit Red Wings) – G – RFA
  21. Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 4 pick
  22. Ross Colton (Colorado Avalanche) – W – $4M AAV through 2027; 12-team NTC
  23. Ryan Hartman (Minnesota Wild) – C – $4M AAV through 2027; 15-team NTC
  24. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Carolina Hurricanes) – C – $4.82M AAV through 2030; modified NTC
  25. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) – W – RFA

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New York Islanders Could Bring Back David Rittich

Pending unrestricted free agent goaltender David Rittich, who completed a one-year, $1 million deal, might be a target for the New York Islanders. While they continue to monitor Semyon Varlamov’s rehabilitation, there’s a sentiment that the Islanders have not ruled out retaining Rittich for the upcoming season.

Minnesota Wild Free Agents: Determining Roster Changes

The Minnesota Wild are reportedly committed to doing everything they can to extend defenseman Quinn Hughes during the offseason. This decision is crucial for understanding their salary cap situation beyond next season.

With approximately $15 million available under the salary cap for the next season and eight free agents to make decisions on, the Wild are facing important choices regarding who will stay and who will depart.

Minnesota Wild trade tiers, and the Buffalo Sabres may need to shed salary

Top Priorities:

  • Michael McCarron: His demand could increase due to a lack of centers on the market. This would be his first significant contract.
  • Mats Zuccarello: A one or two-year deal in the $3 million range could be offered, or a contract heavily laden with 35+ bonuses.

One or the other: Marcus Johansson or Vladimir Tarasenko.

Price has to be right: Nick Foligno (would require a substantial pay cut from his $4.5 million) and Zach Bogosian (who missed a total of 43 games this season – the team might opt for younger, more durable players, though Guerin is known to favor him).

Thank you for your service: Jeff Petry, Robby Fabbri, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Ben Jones, Ben Gleason, Cal Petersen.

NHL Trade Board: Top 25

Here is the top 25 NHL trade board as the offseason approaches:

  1. Vincent Trocheck – New York Rangers – C – $5.625 million AAV through 2029; 12-team no-trade list becomes 10-team in 2026-27
  2. San Jose Sharks’ No. 2 pick
  3. Jordan Kyrou – St. Louis Blues – W – $8.125 million AAV through 2031; no-trade clause
  4. Mason McTavish – Anaheim Ducks – C – $7 million AAV through 2031
  5. Morgan Rielly – Toronto Maple Leafs – LHD – $7.5 million AAV through 2030; no-movement clause
  6. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – LHD – $9.25 million AAV through 2030; no-movement clause
  7. Simon Nemec – New Jersey Devils – RHD – Restricted free agent
  8. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – G – $6 million AAV through 2027; 14-team no-trade list becomes 10-team in 2026-27
  9. Adin Hill – Vegas Golden Knights – G – $6.25 million through 2031; 10-team no-trade list
  10. Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – C – $11.6 million AAV through 2032; no-movement clause

    11. The Buffalo Sabres Could Play a Big Role in the Goalie Market

  11. Shane Wright – Seattle Kraken – C – $886,666 AAV through 2027
  12. Matthew Knies – Toronto Maple Leafs – W – $7.75 million AAV through 2031
  13. Blake Coleman – Calgary Flames – W – $4.9 million AAV through 2027; 10-team approved trade list
  14. Jake DeBrusk – Vancouver Canucks – W – $5.5 million AAV through 2031; no-movement clause
  15. Robert Thomas – St. Louis Blues – C – $8.125 million AAV through 2031; no-trade clause
  16. Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – RHD – $6.5 million AAV through 2030; no-trade clause
  17. Mason Lohrei – Boston Bruins – LHD – $3.2 million AAV through 2027
  18. Michael Kesselring – Buffalo Sabres – RHD – Restricted free agent
  19. Devon Levi – Buffalo Sabres – G – $812,5000 AAV through 2027
  20. Sebastian Cossa – Detroit Red Wings – G – Restricted free agent
  21. Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 4 pick
  22. Ross Colton – Colorado Avalanche – W – $4 million AAV through 2027; 12-team no-trade list
  23. Ryan Hartman – Minnesota Wild – C – $4 million AAV through 2027; 15-team no-trade list becomes 10-team in 2026-27

    24. Preliminary Extension Talks with Hischier, and Columbus Looking to Move in the First Round?

  24. Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Carolina Hurricanes – C – $4.82 million AAV through 2030; modified no-trade list
  25. Jason Robertson – Dallas Stars – W – Restricted free agent
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