{"id":336384,"date":"2026-05-17T23:41:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=336384"},"modified":"2026-05-17T23:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:11:31","slug":"nhl-rumors-ny-rangers-john-carlson-and-offseason-nhl-trade-tiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/nhl-rumors-ny-rangers-john-carlson-and-offseason-nhl-trade-tiers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: NY Rangers, John Carlson, and Offseason NHL Trade Tiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 id=\"the-new-york-rangers-are-not-having-contract-talks-with-norwegian-goaltender-tobias-normann\"><strong>The Latest York Rangers should not having contract talks with Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MollieeWalkerr\/status\/2054640544899289352\"><strong>Mollie Walker<\/strong><\/a>: Have heard that the report that the Latest York Rangers are in contract negotiations with Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann are false.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"john-carlson-wont-take-a-discount-and-hes-not-going-back-to-washington\"><strong>John Carlson won\u2019t take a reduction, and he\u2019s not going back to Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NHLRumourReport\/status\/2054592505971429602\">NHL Rumour Report<\/a><\/strong>: John Buccigross on Frankly Hockey on Anaheim Geese pending UFA defenseman John Carlson: \u201cNot taken with a reduction, and he\u2019s not going back to Washington, forget that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhlrumors.com\/nhl-rumors-maple-leafs-senators-and-the-top-50-nhl-free-agents\/2026\/05\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"offseason-nhl-trade-tiers\"><strong>Offseason NHL trade tiers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyfaceoff.com\/news\/nhl-trade-board-rankings-candidates-offseason-auston-matthews-brady-tkachuk-darnell-nurse-mason-mctavish-vincent-trocheck\"><strong>Matt Larkin of Each day Faceoff<\/strong><\/a>: Tiering off NHL trade candidates for this offseason. Some are names from the trade deadline, some are speculated by insiders and a few are hypothetical names that might turn into available this offseason. Contract info and trade clause details from Puck Pedia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tier 1: Obvious trade candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mctavma01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mason McTavish<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 Anaheim Geese \u2013 Cap hit: $7,000,000 through 2030-31<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/trochvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vincent Trocheck<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 Latest York Rangers \u2013 Cap hit: $5,625,000 through 2028-29 (10-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/binnijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jordan Binnington<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 St. Louis Blues \u2013 Cap hit: $6,000,000 through 2026-27 (10-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/audymjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/a> \u2013 RW \u2013 Nashville Predators \u2013 Cap hit: $5,500,000 through 2028-29 (15-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lyubuil01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ilya Lyubushkin<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Dallas Stars \u2013 Cap hit: $3,250,000 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIER 2: Names to keep watch over<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lafreal01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alexis Lafreniere<\/a> \u2013 RW \u2013 Latest York Rangers \u2013 Cap hit: $7,450,000 through 2031-32<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/colembl01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blake Coleman<\/a> \u2013 LW \u2013 Calgary Flames \u2013 Cap hit: $4,900,000 through 2026-27 (10-team trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hamildo01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dougie Hamilton<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Latest Jersey Devils \u2013 Cap hit: $9,000,000 through 2027-28 (10-team trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wrighsh01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shane Wright<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 Seattle Kraken \u2013 Cap hit: $866,667 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kyroujo01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jordan Kyrou<\/a> \u2013 RW \u2013 St. Louis Blues \u2013 Cap hit: $8,125,000 through 2030-31 (No-trade clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=petteel01,petteel02&#038;search=Elias+Pettersson&#038;utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elias Pettersson<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 Vancouver Canucks \u2013 Cap hit: $11,600,000 through 2031-32 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lambebr01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Lambert<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 Winnipeg Jets \u2013 Cap hit: $886,667 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lohrema01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mason Lohrei<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Boston Bruins \u2013 Cap hit: $3,200,000 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/parayco01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Colton Parayko<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 St. Louis Blues \u2013 Cap hit: $6,500,000 through 2029-30 (No-trade clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nurseda01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Darnell Nurse<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Edmonton Oilers \u2013 Cap hit: $9,250,000 through 2029-30 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomaro01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Robert Thomas<\/a> \u2013 C \u2013 St. Louis Blues \u2013 Cap hit: $8,125,000 through 2030-31 (No-trade clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/u\/ullmali01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Linus Ullmark<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 Ottawa Senators \u2013 Cap hit: $8,250,000 through 2028-29 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/montesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sam Montembeault<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 Montreal Canadiens \u2013 Cap hit: $3,150,000 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/ristora01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rasmus Ristolainen<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Philadelphia Flyers \u2013 Cap hit: $5,100,000 through 2026-27<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 Minnesota Wild \u2013 Cap hit: $6,800,000 through 2030-31 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/debruja01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jake DeBrusk<\/a> \u2013 LW \u2013 Vancouver Canucks \u2013 Cap hit: $5,500,000 through 2030-31 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stolaan01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anthony Stolarz<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 Toronto Maple Leafs \u2013 Cap hit: $3,750,000 through 2029-30 (16-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/carlobr01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brandon Carlo<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Toronto Maple Leafs \u2013 Cap hit: $3,845,000 through 2026-27 (15% of $4,100,000 retained by BOS) (Three-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adin Hill<\/a> \u2013 G \u2013 Vegas Golden Knights \u2013 Cap hit: $6,250,000 through 2030-31 (Modified no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/riellmo01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Morgan Rielly<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Toronto Maple Leafs \u2013 Cap hit: $7,500,000 through 2029-30 (No-movement clause)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tippeow01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Owen Tippett<\/a> \u2013 RW \u2013 Philadelphia Flyers \u2013 Cap hit: $6,200,000 through 2031-32 (10-team no-trade list)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nemecsi01.html?utm_medium=linker&#038;utm_source=nhlrumors.com&#038;utm_campaign=2026-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Simon Nemec<\/a> \u2013 D \u2013 Latest Jersey Devils \u2013 Restricted free agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhlrumors.com\/priority-one-for-the-minnesota-wild-this-offseason-get-a-center\/2026\/05\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority One for the Minnesota Wild This Offseason: Get a Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIER 3: Big stars, big swings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIER 4: Names to look at based on roster surpluses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We needed to restart our X account. 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We\u2019re also posting some stuff on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialnhlrumors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For those who love our reporting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=nhlrumors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">select NHLrumors.com as a preferred source on Google.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and the Nashville Predators\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LsBOrlRKOVE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Latest York Rangers should not having contract talks with Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann Mollie Walker: Have heard that the report that the Latest York Rangers are in contract negotiations with Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann are false. 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