Detroit's GM Hunt and RFAs in Flux | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

The NHL off-season is heating up with high-stakes contract talks and roster decisions looming. Detroit Red Wings must first appoint a new GM before tackling Dylan Larkin’s trade request or locking up defenseman Simon Edvinsson — who’s expected to get a big extension. Meanwhile, other teams scramble to re-sign key restricted free agents: Cutter Gauthier (Anaheim), Alexander Nikishin (Carolina), and Adam Fantilli (Columbus) — the latter seen as a cornerstone worth a hefty payday. With Hellebuyck’s future uncertain in Winnipeg amid trade rumors, the season’s opening could set the tone for major…