Why the NHL's remaining RFA's are still unsigned

Adam Fantilli, Alexander Nikishin and Simon Edvinsson are the remaining restricted free agents yet to be signed by their NHL clubs with only six days remaining until the start of the season. We discuss why that is, and what the end game is for the Blue Jackets, Hurricanes and Red Wings. Plus, McIndoe enlists Corrado and Gentille to participate in his prediction game for the 2026-27 NHL season.

0:00 - Start
1:30 - Why have the Columbus Blue Jackets not signed Adam Fantilli?
11:45 - Alexander Nikishin still unsigned in Carolina, awaits a trade
20:53 - Simon Edvinsson reports to Red Wing camp without a contract
24:15 - Down Goes Brown’s Prediction Contest
25:47 - Five teams who will make the playoffs
26:26 - Five teams that won’t make the playoffs
27:29 - Five teams that will place between 9th and 24th overall
29:03 - Five Coaches that will remain with their teams after July 1, 2027
31:40 - Five General Managers who will remain with their teams after July 1, 2027
33:17 - Goalies who will start more than 50 games this season
34:40 - Rookies to crack the top 10 in Calder Trophy voting
36:20 - Five defence to crack the top 10 in Norris Trophy voting
37:18 - Five players to crack the top 15 in Hart Trophy voting
39:03 - Five Players to change teams before July 1st, 2027
45:57 - Will the NHL have a 50 goal scorer in 2026/2027?
49:55 - A lot of UFA’s still available, only 6 PTO’s signed
53:50 - NHL to tap the brakes on expansion?

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