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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves & Player Transactions

The NHL offseason is heating up with significant player movement and contract extensions across the league. The New Jersey Devils have secured restricted free agent winger Arseny Gritsyuk with a new 3-year deal, locking up a promising young talent Devils sign Gritsyuk. In a move that surprised many, the Buffalo Sabres have hired former antagonist Milan Lucic as a pro scout, integrating him into the organization after his playing career Sabres hire Lucic. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights made a cap-clearing move, acquiring defenseman Parker Wotherspoon from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Kaedan Korczak, freeing up over $3 million in salary cap space Knights acquire Wotherspoon. Defenseman Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly vetoed a trade to the Dallas Stars, indicating his influence on his own destination Werenski vetoes Stars deal. The San Jose Sharks also finalized a new contract for defenseman Michael Kesselring, signing him to a three-year, $13.5 million deal shortly after his acquisition Sharks ink Kesselring. In Anaheim, the Ducks added some veteran experience by signing forward AJ Greer to a four-year, $17 million contract, bolstering their forward group with Stanley Cup-tested talent Ducks sign Greer. Brendan Gallagher has been traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations, marking an end to his tenure with Montreal Gallagher parts Habs. The Buffalo Sabres continued their busy offseason by re-signing checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract, securing a key piece of their bottom six Sabres re-sign Malenstyn. In a notable goaltender swap, the Florida Panthers acquired Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils as part of a five-player deal, addressing their goaltending needs Panthers acquire Markstrom.

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