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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 5:35 AM ET

NHL OFFSEASON MOVES AND PERSONNEL CHANGES

The Dallas Stars will see their captain return for an 18th season, with Jamie Benn signing to remain with the only franchise he has ever played for. In Minnesota, the Wild were active, acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Flames as part of their free agency strategy Wild acquire Coleman. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract Leafs sign McKenna. In a significant management shift, James Dolan has appointed his 32-year-old son, Quentin Dolan, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers Dolan names son. The Washington Capitals, having signaled Alex Ovechkin's return, have also been busy with offseason preparations well before their star forward's confirmation Capitals busy offseason.