Colorado has acquired Magnus Chrona, a 2026 3rd-round pick, and a 2027 3rd-round pick from Nashville for Ross Colton and Isak Posch.
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Nashville has acquired Ross Colton and Isak Posch from Colorado for Magnus Chrona, a 2026 3rd-round pick, and a 2027 3rd-round pick.
Nashville has acquired Ross Colton and Isak Posch from Colorado for Magnus Chrona, a 2026 3rd-round pick, and a 2027 3rd-round pick.
Vancouver has signed Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Ottawa has signed Esklid Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Toronto has signed Tinus Koblar to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Koblar was Toronto's 2025 2nd round pick (64th overall) and has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 18-year-old represents Norway's National Team and had six goals and nine points in the World Championships this season. He is expected to play for Rogle BK (SHL) for the 2026-27 season.
Philadelphia has acquired Simon Benoit and Joseph Woll from Toronto for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson and a 2026 3rd-round pick.
Benoit's time in Toronto has come to an end after three solid seasons after the 27-year-old defensemen was acquired by Philadelphia on Tuesday alongside Joseph Woll for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson and a 2026 3rd-round pick. The bruising blueliner should be expected to crack Philadelphia's defensive unit in 2026-27 after appearing in 73 games with the Maple Leafs last season, picking up six assists, 41 PIMs and a -22 plus/minus.
Philadelphia has acquired Joseph Woll, and Simon Benoit from Toronto for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick.
After five up-and-down seasons in Toronto, Joseph Woll is heading to Philadelphia alongside Simon Benoit for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick. The 27-year-old net-minder will likely be expected to split starts with Dan Vladar next season, and will hope to improve on his 15-16-7 record, 3.34 GAA and .899 SV% from 2025-26.
Toronto has acquired Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.
The first domino of the John Chayka era in Toronto has fallen as the Maple Leafs acquired Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Andrea was Philadelphia's 2020 2nd round pick (54th overall) and struggled to crack their lineup consistently for the last three seasons appearing in a career high 61 games in 2025-26. He is expected to be a key part of Toronto's defensive unit for years to come and will hope to build on his two goals, 13 points and +15 plus/minus from last season.
Toronto has acquired Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.
Toronto proceeded to swap goaltenders on Tuesday with Philadelphia as the Maple Leafs acquired Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Ersson represented Sweden at the Four Nations Tournament in 2024-25 but struggled mightily last season, posting a horrific 3.12 GAA and .870 SV% across 33 appearances while posting a 14-11-5 record. He is expected to compete for the starting role in Toronto for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
New York has signed Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Winnipeg has signed Walker Duehr to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
The Red Wings have signed Theo Rochette to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Rochette went undrafted and played five seasons in the QMJHL before heading to Switzerland for the last three seasons. In 2026, he led Lausanne HC in goals (22) and finished second in points (43) in 46 games. He will likely report to Grand Rapids (AHL) to begin the 2026-27 season.
Kolesar will be a healthy scratch for Game 6.
Korczak will be a healthy scratch for Game 6.
Bowman will make his playoffs debut in Game 6.
Korczak will enter the Golden Knights' lineup for Game 6.
Smith will draw into the Golden Knights' lineup for Game 6.
Goalie Start
Bussi will start Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Bussi stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. Since entering the series in Game 3, Bussi has turned aside 59 of the 65 shots that he's faced (.908 SV%), stopping 2.48 goals above expected. He's been great, and has positioned the Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup in Vegas on Sunday. Bussi and the Hurricanes enter Game 6 as -114 road favourites.
Goalie Start
Bussi is expected to start Game 6 in Vegas on Sunday.
Bussi stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. Since entering the series in Game 3, Bussi has turned aside 59 of the 65 shots that he's faced (.908 SV%), stopping 2.48 goals above expected. He's been great, and has positioned the Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup in Vegas on Sunday. Bussi and the Hurricanes enter Game 6 as -114 road favourites.
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