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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

NHL Transactions & Personnel Moves

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Parker Wotherspoon from the Pittsburgh Penguins, a move that frees up more than $3 million in salary cap space. In other team-building news, the New Jersey Devils have signed restricted free agent winger Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year contract, securing one of their promising young forwards from last season. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres made a notable personnel addition, hiring former antagonist Milan Lucic as a professional scout, marking a shift from his previous role as a on-ice adversary for the team.

Trade Speculation & Player Movement

Trade speculation continues to swirl around several notable players. Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski has reportedly vetoed a proposed trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Stars, according to an NHL source. Elsewhere, Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings is reportedly a target for at least five potential trade suitors, fueling discussions about his future with the team.

Playoff Projections & Analysis

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs progress, analytical predictions are being made for upcoming matchups. Computer simulations run by CBS Sports anticipate the outcomes for several key games, including Game 7 between the Canadiens and Sabres, and provide picks for Game 2 of the Golden Knights-Avalanche series and Game 1 of the same series. Further simulations also offer predictions for Game 5 of the Hurricanes-Canadiens matchup. Beyond specific game forecasts, analyses are examining playoff narratives, with Mitch Marner's performance being highlighted as a player who is rewriting his reputation. The broader context of the Stanley Cup pursuit is also being discussed, with one analysis dispelling the notion of a Presidents' Trophy curse, attributing difficulties to the inherent challenge of winning the championship. This discussion is particularly relevant given Canada's Stanley Cup drought has now reached 33 years following the Canadiens' exit.