Is there an offer sheet threat for Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson?
Red Wings Prospects: (video clip of Jeff Marek on The Sheet with Jeff Marek) The offer sheet threat on Simon Edvinsson is real.
“I do think the threat of an offer sheet for c, by the way, is quite real. I would imagine that between Adam Fantilli and Connor Bedard, the chance of an offer sheet rests mainly with the player in Columbus, not so much in Chicago.”
Jamie Drysdale’s price went up
Brandon J. Sommermann: On Philadelphia Flyers RFA defenseman Jamie Drysdale: “sounds like some progress has been made but recent deals in the defense market has made price go up. Still both sides expect multi-year deal for Drysdale to get done before arbitration. But AAV could get to mid-$6M range now.”
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Make a Move When It’s Least Expected?
The rest of the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason could be quiet
Bill Meltzer: The remainder of the Philadelphia Flyers offseason could be quiet, unless a trade starts to develop under the radar. They likely won’t immediately be targeting another potential first-line center.
“1) Matvei Michkov is an RFA next summer. An extension will be needed.
2) As with Beckett Sennecke in Anaheim, Porter Martone is eligible for a proactive extension next summer, taking effect for 2028-29.
3) The overall main focus likely shifts back to young players developing more.
4) I do think the Flyers could seek a stopgap PP defenseman for 3rd pair at 5-on-5 and PP duty. The alternative is hoping someone like Jiricek is ready and can handle it. (I’m not very comfortable with that).
The Rising NHL Salary Cap Has Made the Offseason a Little More Interesting
Top remaining NHL free agents
Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff: Ranking the top remaining unrestricted NHL free agents.
| Rank | Name | Age | Pos | 2025-26 Cap Hit |
| 9 | Anthony Mantha | 31 | LW | $2,500,000 |
| 11 | Patrick Kane | 37 | RW | $3,000,000 |
| 14 | Patrik Laine | 28 | RW | $8,700,000 |
| 19 | Logan Stanley | 28 | D | $1,250,000 |
| 24 | Vladimir Tarasenko | 34 | RW | $4,750,000 |
| 25 | Michael Bunting | 30 | LW | $4,500,000 |
| 26 | Eeli Tolvanen | 27 | LW | $3,475,000 |
| 33 | Cam Talbot | 38 | G | $2,500,000 |
| 34 | John Klingberg | 33 | D | $4,000,000 |
| 37 | Nick Blankenburg | 28 | D | $775,000 |
| 43 | James van Riemsdyk | 37 | LW | $1,000,000 |
| 47 | Connor Ingram | 29 | G | $1,950,000 |
| 49 | David Perron | 38 | LW | $4,000,000 |
| — | Adam Henrique | 36 | C | $3,000,000 |
| — | Carson Soucy | 31 | D | $3,250,000 |
| — | James Reimer | 38 | G | $850,000 |
On the bubble
Calle Jarnkrok
Jesse Puljujarvi
Reilly Smith
Danton Heinen
Matt Grzelcyk
Mike Reilly
Jeff Petry
Pavol Regenda
Philipp Kurashev
Evander Kane
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