NHL Rumors: Adam Fantilli, Detroit Pink Wings GM Candidates, and Prime Remaining Free Brokers

Contract ranges for Adam Fantilli

Mark Scheig: Potential contract ranges for Columbus Blue Jackets RFA Hockey-reference.com/gamers/f/fantiad01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Adam Fantilli after Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Connor Bedard signed his five-year, $15 million per deal.

Three years at $12 million per
5 years at $13 million per
Eight years at $15 million per

Seven Detroit Pink Wings GM candidates

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Detroit Pink Wings can be beginning their GM search, with CEO Chris Ilitich saying they may contemplate each inside and exterior candidates. The Pink Wings nonetheless have the Hockey-reference.com/gamers/l/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Dylan Larkin state of affairs, defenseman Hockey-reference.com/gamers/e/edvinsi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Simon Edvinsson is an RFA, and ahead Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/debrial01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Alex DeBrincat is getting into the ultimate season of his contract and is extension eligible.

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Seven GM candidates

Hockey-reference.com/gamers/a/adamske01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Kevyn Adams (Boston Bruins senior advisor) – Took that place with the Bruins simply final week, so is perhaps awkward.

Tyler Dellow (Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM) Two years with the Hurricanes overseeing information evaluation, wage cap and CBA.

Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/drapekr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Kris Draper (Pink Wings assistant GM) He has been their assistant GM for the previous 4 seasons.

Evan Gold (Bruins assistant GM) Been there for 11 years and as of August 1st, he’s leaving the group.

Hockey-reference.com/gamers/h/horcosh01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Shawn Horcoff (Pink Wings assistant GM) He has been their assistant GM for the previous 4 seasons, and heading Grand Rapids (AHL).

Ryan Martin (New York Rangers affiliate GM) He’s been with the Rangers for the previous 5 years, however has with the Pink Wings for 16 years previous to that, 11 as an assistant GM.

Scott White (Dallas Stars assistant GM) Hockey-reference.com/gamers/n/nillji01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jim Nill‘s proper hand man. Interviews for GM positions with the Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Predators.

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Prime remaining NHL free brokers

Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff: A take a look at the highest remaining NHL free brokers and a few bubble gamers.

On the bubble

Hockey-reference.com/gamers/j/jarnkca01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Calle Jarnkrok
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/p/puljuje01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jesse Puljujarvi
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/s/smithre01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Reilly Smith
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/h/heineda01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Danton Heinen
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/g/grzelma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Matt Grzelcyk
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/r/reillmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Mike Reilly
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/p/petryje01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jeff Petry
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/r/regenpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Pavol Regenda
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/okay/kurasph01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Philipp Kurashev
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/okay/kaneev01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-20_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Evander Kane