NHL Trade Surge & Draft Shakeups

The NHL draft is heating up with blockbuster trades and coaching surprises—Mike Babcock returns to coach the Oilers, Buffalo shocks everyone by trading Bowen Byram to Chicago for a top pick, and the Senators send their ninth overall pick to San Jose for prospects. The Blues land a 2026 first-round pick in swapping Jordan Kyrou, while the Penguins get approved for a $1.7 billion sale to the Hoffman Family. And with expansion rumors swirling around Texas, the league could soon add a second team there for a $3.5 billion investment—making this the most electrifying offseason in hockey history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/761df96b45378d08