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2026 NHL UFA/Trade Thread

Stinky said:
So I hope this signing works out. I hope that he is a great player from Montreal.

And I have fucking hated this man so much that this is going to be out of character for me but anytime he fucks up. I’m gonna shit all over him.
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Even with Price, the Habs weren't going to beat the Kings in the finals, if it makes you feel any better about signing him.
 

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Fantilli talks ‘very slow’

Sticking with young star RFAs, Adam Fantilli remained unsigned Monday ahead of Blue Jackets camp opening this week. The sides continue to talk, which is good, but there’s a sizeable gap to overcome. “Very slow” was how one source described things.

That negotiation needs a positive uptick. The slowness certainly hasn’t been for a lack of effort from either side this summer. There have been offers and counter-offers, but they’re just not there yet.

Batherson, Sens still far apart

All eyes in Ottawa are on Drake Batherson, who is entering the last year on his deal with the Senators at a $4.975 million cap hit. He would become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

The 33-goal forward is interested in signing an eight-year deal but would also do six or seven years depending on the AAV. So Tuesday night’s expiry of the old CBA has some bearing. Another thing to consider is that Batherson doesn’t want to negotiate during the season — not uncommon among pending UFAs, who often see it as a distraction once the puck drops.

Nikishin not backing off trade request

Defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains unsigned by the Carolina Hurricanes as camps get set to open.

The 24-year-old RFA requested a change of scenery after the season, and one thing that was made clear to me Monday is that the request remains in place.
 
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