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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

NHL Draft & Player Movement

The NHL draft kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting winger Gavin McKenna first overall, a move that had been widely anticipated as per pre-draft analysis. McKenna, an 18-year-old Penn State product, posted 15 points in his draft year. The draft saw significant player movement, with the Anaheim Ducks trading young center Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues for two first-round picks, No. 15 and No. 29. In another notable transaction, the Detroit Red Wings dealt top goaltender prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall selection. The New York Rangers also made moves, acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev, the Golden Knights' leading scorer last season, and trading forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman William Trudeau. The Boston Bruins reportedly acquired winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, while the Buffalo Sabres landed Olen Zellweger from the Ducks in exchange for prospect Anton Wahlberg and a second-round pick.

Team Signings & Roster Moves

Beyond the draft floor several teams focused on locking down their core players. The Los Angeles Kings re-signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract extension worth $7.4 million annually, following a career year for the young blueliner. The Colorado Avalanche addressed their defensive depth by re-signing both Brett Kulak and Brent Burns. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are set to ink defenseman Jordan Spence to a four-year, $20 million deal, a move that comes after Spence helped mitigate injuries for the team last season. The New York Islanders also brought back defenseman Tony DeAngelo on a two-year contract reportedly worth $4.5 million per year.

Injury News & Outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes are bracing for a significant blow to their forward corps as leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis is expected to miss four to six months following shoulder surgery. This timeline puts his availability for the start of the Stanley Cup defense in serious doubt. Jarvis typically plays alongside top center Sebastian Aho, and his absence will force considerable adjustments to the Hurricanes' offensive strategy.