While it’s still very early in the 2026-27 season, it’s not too early to begin looking at players who may be setting themselves up to earn a big pay raise in the summer. With the salary cap rising at a…
Minnesota Wild winger Max Shabanov appears positioned for a major raise next summer following a productive start to the 2026-27 campaign. After being non-tendered by the New York Islanders, the 26-year-old signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with Minnesota, where he has posted nine points in his first 13 games while earning regular time on the primary power play unit.
Elsewhere around the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks are unlikely to make major roster recalls from the AHL despite a 4-8-0 start, though prospect Nick Lardis would lead the queue. Meanwhile, Scott Wheeler of The Athletic released preliminary 2027 draft rankings, projecting NCAA standout Landon DuPont at No. 1 overall.
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