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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NHL Player Movement & Signings

The NHL offseason is heating up with several significant player transactions and contract extensions. The Ottawa Senators are locking up defenseman Jordan Spence with a four-year, $20 million deal, a move that comes after he helped the team navigate injuries last season Senators signing Spence. On Long Island, the Islanders have brought back defenseman Tony DeAngelo on a two-year contract reportedly worth $4.5 million annually DeAngelo returning to Islanders. In a trade that signals the start of a crucial offseason for the Rangers, the club sent forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau Rangers start offseason. The Colorado Avalanche continue their roster reshaping, trading veteran winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets following their playoff disappointment Avs continue revamp. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers bolstered their toughness by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers, addressing concerns about potential free agent departures Panthers acquire gritty Hathaway.

Contract Extensions & Future Outlook

Beyond immediate trades, several teams are securing their core players for the long term. The Buffalo Sabres have inked forward Zach Benson to a substantial seven-year, $52.5 million contract, rewarding him for a breakout playoff performance Sabres sign Benson. The Maple Leafs are widely expected to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft on Friday night, a decision that will be weighed against the legacies of past No. 1 selections like Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid Ranking No. 1 NHL Draft picks.

PWHL News

The new Professional Women's Hockey League is also seeing significant developments. Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight has signed a two-year contract extension with the PWHL's Detroit expansion team, keeping her with the club through the 2028-29 season Olympian Knight extends deal. In a remarkable display of commitment, Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed that she played through a torn ACL and meniscus in her right knee during the team's championship run, underscoring the intensity of the league's inaugural season Victoire's Poulin played on torn ACL.