Pittsburgh’s core stays put for now as rusted trade winds swirl around Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson, who are all cited as candidates this offseason. Frank Seravalli’s take: no, not likely to move soon — but the rumor mill won’t quit. At the same time, Mason McTavish remains the Ducks’ highly valued Restricted Free Agent, with teams lining up as potential destinations. Detroit, Carolina, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Philadelphia surface as plausible suitors, each armed with distinct assets and cap considerations. Packages surface involving a 2023 first-rounder (17th overall) and a key young defender like Axel Sandin Pellikka, plus salary ballast. Carolina’s cap space (~$10M) and willingness to assemble a multi-piece offer contrast with Vancouver’s need to shed salary, while Calgary’s age fit and Montreal’s 2C need add layers to the conversation. Philadelphia’s history of deal-making in these circles makes them a recurring wildcard. The rumor rounds around these names point to a league-wide scramble for middle- to high-end centers, with McTavish representing the clearest movable asset for a true rebuild window.

Fantasy managers should monitor not just McTavish’s destinations, but the ripple effects around Pittsburgh’s veteran core. If the Ducks listen on McTavish, the teams that land him could push Penguins’ cap plans into sharper relief, testing the depth of PIT’s forward corps and the long-term impact of Karlsson’s defense-first tempo. The chatter also underscores how cap flexibility and draft capital can tilt negotiations, making the next 2-3 weeks critical for rosters and dynasty values around the NHL.

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk, the Ukraine star who owns world silver medals in both long jump (2019) and triple jump (2023), has been suspended four years after testing positive for metabolites of testosterone. The 30-year-old denied taking testosterone and argued via a doctor that an elevated endogenous testosterone could be linked to a medical condition. The AIU rejected that explanation and upheld the standard four-year sanction, which began May 13. She may appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The case casts a long shadow over elite competition in track and field and its fantasy-sports implications.

Additionally, the piece shines a light on the rising U.S. talent in track, noting Cooper Lutkenhaus’s bid to become the youngest American at World Track and Field Championships history after finishing second to Donavan Brazier in the U.S. 800m final, a signal of the depth in American sprint/mid-distance events heading into global competition.

Detroit will retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 on January 12, 2026, in a ceremony preceding the Wings’ showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Fedorov’s name becomes the ninth in team history to be enshrined on the rafters, joining storied legends who shaped Hockeytown’s legacy. The moment caps a career in Detroit that spanned 13 seasons and left him among the franchise’s all-time leaders in goals, assists, and points, while underscoring Detroit’s long-running tradition of honoring its greats.

Fedorov tallied 954 points (400 goals, 554 assists) in 908 games with Detroit from 1990–2003, ranking fourth in goals, sixth in points, and seventh in assists for the franchise. He also owns the Wings’ overtime and short-handed marks, and sits among top names in game-winning and power-play goals. His 1993–94 season featured 56 goals and 120 points, a year that earned him the Hart and Ted Lindsay Awards. The center lifted Detroit to three Stanley Cups and left a playoff résumé that includes 163 points in 163 playoff games with the team. His regular-season totals across his career, including stints with three other teams, reach 1,179 points in 1,248 games, with playoff totals at 176 points in 183 games. The ceremony will acknowledge a career defined by elite offense, stifling defense, and a rare two-way impact that defined an era for Detroit and the sport.

Milan Lucic signed a professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues, marking a high‑impact veteran addition as training camp nears. At 37 and after a 2023‑24 leave of absence, Lucic appeared in four games with Boston and had two assists, signaling that any roster spot would hinge on camp performance. The move places Lucic in competition for a Blues fourth line role, potentially boosting energy, forechecking, and penalty‑kill depth if he earns a full contract.

Lucic’s Cup pedigree with Boston in 2011 adds playoff credibility to a Blues group seeking veteran leadership and grit. Fantasy managers will monitor whether a successful camp translates to real ice time and PK minutes, especially if injuries or slumps buffet the Blues’ depth. Even as a PTO, Lucic narrows uncertainty for Blues’ bottom six and could influence how young forwards are deployed in September.

Boston Bruins and Blues are the teams most entwined in this narrative, with Lucic’s legacy tied to Boston’s championship era and his career now entering a potential encore with St. Louis. The development arc creates an intriguing fantasy angle: a healthy Lucic could push for a fourth‑line slot and add a containment presence that shapes opposite wings and line matches.