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NHL teams address key offseason issues as training camp approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

NHL teams address key offseason issues as training camp approaches

Summary

The NHL offseason continues with critical decisions looming before the 2026-27 season opens in late September. The Detroit Red Wings need to finalize their general manager search ahead of Steve Yzerman's transition to a senior advisor role. Additionally, captain Dylan Larkin's pending trade request complicates team dynamics as he has named preferred destinations. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild aim to extend defenseman Quinn Hughes' contract while dealing with several top restricted and unrestricted free agents still without deals, including Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier and veteran Vladimir Tarasenko. Teams face limited salary cap space and roster spots as they navigate these negotiations.

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By the Numbers

•Detroit Red Wings continue GM search after Yzerman's shift to advisor role.
•Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, naming preferred teams.
•Minnesota Wild pursuing contract extension for Quinn Hughes.
•Top unrestricted free agents include Vladimir Tarasenko and Michael Bunting.
•Multiple teams face challenges in signing restricted free agents due to cap space.

Latest Updates

4:54 PMYahoo Sports — These five questions still must be answered before NHL offseason ends

What they're saying

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August is usually a down period for NHL transactions, but plenty needs to be resolved before the 2026-27 season opens. Here is a look:
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