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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 24

Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey captain signs NHL free agent deal with defending Stanley Cup champions

One of the youngest captains in University of Wisconsin hockey history will continue his NHL career this upcoming season. After being dealt at the 2025 trade deadline, the former Wisconsin Badger is on the move once again.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Panthers sign former 1st-round pick to 1-year contract

The Florida Panthers have added a depth piece in the wake of the Matthew Tkachuk surgery news, signing forward Luke Kunin to a one-year, league minimum contract worth $775,000, the team announced.

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Veteran Forward Signs With Defending Cup Champs

Veteran forward Luke Kunin signs a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers. Kunin split last season with San Jose and Columbus. Through 75 games with the two clubs, Kunin scored 11 goals and 18 points, all with the Sharks.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / August 22

Florida Panthers Unexpectedly Sign Feared Enforcer in Free Agency

The Florida Panthers, who are the 2x defending Stanley Cup champions, have signed former Minnesota Wild 1st round Draft pick and UFA forward Luke Kunin to a 1 year contract.

Panthers sign Luke Kunin to one-year contract

The Stanley Cup champions have added a little bit of depth to their forward group. On Friday, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced that the team has signed forward Luke Kunin to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Free-agent profile for veteran center Luke Kunin

Although he’s seen his market value drop over the last few years, Kunin could hold some value at the bottom of a team’s forward core.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 15

Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report

While the weather continues to be warm, that doesn’t mean things are cooling off in the Vancouver Canucks‘ front office. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ management isn’t “off to the cottage” quite yet.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs

Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Former first-round pick garnering interest from around NHL

A new contract could be closing in soon for centerman Luke Kunin, who has garnered interest from multiple teams since hitting the open market on July 1st, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Newest Blue Jackets Kunin & Fischer Excited For New Opportunities

One of the main byproducts of the NHL Trade Deadline is when players change teams, they go into a completely different situation. In the cases of Luke Kunin and Christian Fischer, both went from their previous tough situations to one with the Blue Jackets that sees them enter the heat of the playoff race.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Blue Jackets Land Luke Kunin From Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks for a 2025 fourth-round pick. The 2016 first-round pick joins the Eastern Conference for the first time in his eight-year NHL career.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Flames News & Rumors: Cozens, Kunin, Hanley & More

In this latest edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Dylan Cozens continued to be linked to the Flames in a potential trade, but has instead been moved elsewhere.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 7

Sharks Trade Kunin to Blue Jackets

The San Jose Sharks have traded Luke Kunin to the Columbus Blue Jackets. First reported by Pierre LeBrun, the Sharks are getting a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Jackets.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Blue Jackets acquire Luke Kunin from Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made their first buy at the trade deadline, acquiring center Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Blue Jackets shore up forward depth in trade with Sharks

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell made it clear he would be looking to add, not subtract ahead of the NHL trade deadline — and he stayed true to his word with less than an hour to go.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Report: Sharks’ Luke Kunin scratched for trade-related purposes

San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin will be held out of the lineup Thursday versus the Colorado Avalanche due to trade-related purposes, reports TSN’s Chris Johnston.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sharks holding former first-round pick out for trade purposes

The San Jose Sharks are planning to hold forward Luke Kunin out of the lineup.

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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 6

Sharks Holding Kunin Out for Trade Purposes

DENVER — The San Jose Sharks are holding Luke Kunin out from the line-up for trade purposes. Notably, line-up fixture Kunin did not participate in early line rushes in the Sharks’ morning skate on Thursday.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 3

Should the Flames target Sharks forward Luke Kunin in a trade?

On Sunday, during the Calgary Flames’ overtime loss in Carolina, on the game’s broadcast Sportsnet’s Eric Francis reported that one player Calgary could be interested in is San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 26

Why the Maple Leafs should trade for Sharks’ Luke Kunin

Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman has linked San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin as a potential trade candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Friedman discussed Kunin during his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, and opened up about the possibility of the two teams swinging a deal.