NHL Teams Gear Up for the Offseason: Latest Trade and Signing Rumors As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, teams are busily making moves to bolster their rosters ahead of the new campaign. In the latest Sunday NHL rumor roundup, Speculator's Hockey is reporting on several key developments that are shaping the league's landscape. Sources close to the negotiations suggest that a high-profile trade could be on the horizon, with a top-six forward reportedly being shopped by a struggling franchise. Meanwhile, other teams are said to be making overtures to highly sought-after free agents, setting the stage for a potentially blockbuster offseason. Will your favorite team make a splash or stay quiet?
Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – August 16, 2026 Spectors Hockey
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
