Pro Hockey Rumors
Pro Hockey Rumors provides up-to-date information on NHL trades and free agency, delivering fresh content every single day of the year. Our team of seven dedicated hockey enthusiasts operates Pro Hockey Rumors, following the successful formats of our other sites like MLB Trade Rumors, Hoops Rumors, and Pro Football Rumors. We strive to set Pro Hockey Rumors apart from other hockey rumor platforms by concentrating on four key areas: 1. **Accuracy**: Although our name includes the word "rumors," we only share information we are completely confident in, based on the credibility of the journalist. If you don’t see a story on Pro Hockey Rumors, it’s because we have reservations about its truthfulness. 2. **Timeliness**: We are committed to quickly sharing breaking news, monitoring Twitter closely to ensure updates are released as swiftly as possible. 3. **Relevance**: Our primary focus is on NHL trades, free agency, and the draft, steering clear of irrelevant and sensational tabloid-style stories. 4. **Adding Value**: While many can compile NHL news, our goal is to provide unique insights with each article, thanks to our team of cap experts who enhance our analysis. Pro Hockey Rumors was established in June 2016.
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prohockeyrumors.com | Josh Erickson
Penguins great Evgeni Malkin squashed any retirement rumors earlier this season, at least as it relates to this summer. With one year left on his contract, though, the tide is shifting toward Malkin ending his NHL career when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2026, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period wrote Monday. If he does end up retiring, at least from the NHL, it shouldn’t be a drastic surprise.
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prohockeyrumors.com | Josh Erickson
Former Canucks bench boss Rick Tocchet is the most recent entrant to the market after unproductive extension talks led Vancouver not to pick up his contract option for 2025-26. While there’s been some expected interest in his services already – the Bruins are believed to want to interview him – the market for his services isn’t as strong as some would have anticipated, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman told CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal today.
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prohockeyrumors.com | Josh Erickson
Longtime minor-leaguer Stefan Matteau has retired, the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters announced Monday. Matteau, 31, had spent the last two seasons on AHL deals with the Blue Jackets’ affiliate. Injuries limited him to only four goals and 13 points in 30 games during that time, but he did dress as the team’s captain when healthy in 2024-25 and contributed seven points in 15 games. The son of former NHLer Stephane Matteau kicked off his professional career with a bang.
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prohockeyrumors.com | Josh Erickson
The Kings have given associate coach D.J. Smith permission to pursue head coaching opportunities across the league this offseason, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports. He’s already received multiple interviews. Smith has been with L.A. for just over 15 months. The Kings hired him in February 2024 after the Senators fired him as their head coach two months prior.
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prohockeyrumors.com | Josh Erickson
Defenseman¬†Nicolas Mattinen¬†is heading back to Europe after one year in the Maple Leafs organization. Adler Mannheim of Germany’s DEL announced today they’ve signed him to a one-year deal for 2025-26. Mattinen, an Ontario native, was a sixth-round pick by the Leafs in 2016. The 6’5″, 216-lb righty didn’t land a deal with Toronto when his time in juniors ended. Instead, he took the college route and spent three years at the University of Ottawa.
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