1 Trade or Signing Every NHL Team Must Make During the 2026 Offseason

With 29 NHL teams beginning their 2026 offseason preparations, Bleacher Report analyst Adam Gretz has published a league-wide breakdown recommending one key trade or free-agent signing for every franchise. The piece, dated May 29, 2026, aims to help each team address roster needs and reach championship contention. One team — presumably the 2026 Stanley Cup champion — is excluded from the list as they have already achieved the ultimate goal.