Episode 220 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 07-03-2026

Episode 220 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 07-03-2026

From Hockey Free For All by Steve Styles

July 3, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 221

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Episode 220 discusses the recent trading and free agent frenzy in the NHL, focusing on the Montreal Canadiens and key player movements.

Hello Hockey Fans, episode 220 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived and it’s just been a trading and free agent frenzy. #1. An insane number of trades to talk about and catch up on #2. The free agent frenzy begins #3. Montreal does right by Brendan Gallagher #4. With Bredan Gallagher trade, does that open-up a roster spot for Florian Xhekaj to win or lose in the 2026/2027 training camp? #5. Where will the remaining big names get traded to, will they get traded? #6. The Montreal Canadiens make a series of AHL trades. #7. The New Jersey Devils fire the first shot with an offer-sheet to an RFA. #8. The San Jose Sharks and the Utah Mammoth made statements in the draft, and now in the insane trade and free agent markets. #9. The Montreal Canadiens have submitted qualifying offers restricted free agents: Arber Xjekaj, Zachary Bolduc, Jarred Davidson, Sean Farrell, Kirby Dach, Hunter McKnown, Brett Berard and Maksymillian Szuber. #10. Will Kirby Dach, Zach Bolduc and Samuel Montembeau be a part of the Montreal Canadiens moving forward? #11. The Florida Panthers are doing more than a few tweaks to their roster. #12. The Montreal Canadiens have signed another…

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Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth

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