NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NHL Offseason Moves & Signings
The New Jersey Devils espn.com to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers espn.com by agreeing to a one-year deal with defenseman Braden Schneider. Veteran NHL executive John Davidson, who previously served as president for the St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers, has been hired by the Buffalo Sabres as a senior adviser. The Sabres also espn.com to a four-year deal worth $18 million.
Championship Celebrations & Future Outlook
The Carolina Hurricanes espn.com on September 29, opening their season against the Florida Panthers. In other news, Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks' center, expressed his willingness to take a hometown discount on his next contract, stating he would "100%" consider signing for less than market value to aid the team. Celebrini, at 20 years old, will also become the youngest player to ever grace the cover of EA Sports' NHL series. The league's free agency period also saw espn.com, with the offseason trade season officially described as "on fire" with espn.com.