NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 15, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
NHL Front Office Shakeups and Player Deals
The Detroit Red Wings espn.com abruptly on Wednesday as Steve Yzerman resigned from his position. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres brought in a veteran executive espn.com with John Davidson joining as a senior advisor. On the player front, the New Jersey Devils espn.com to a two-year deal worth $9.5 million, and the Winnipeg Jets reached an agreement with Cole Perfetti espn.com on a five-year contract totaling $30 million, avoiding arbitration. The Sabres also espn.com to a four-year extension worth $18 million.
Rising Stars and Contract Considerations
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, who will be featured on the EA Sports NHL cover espn.com as the youngest ever athlete at 20 years old espn.com when discussing a potential contract extension.