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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:38 AM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Contract News

The NHL saw significant contract activity as the offseason continues. The Calgary Flames secured defenseman Simon Nemec with a five-year, $36.25 million deal signed Nemec to deal. In Anaheim, restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov agreed to a five-year extension worth $36 million re-signed Mintyukov, following a strong first three seasons with the Ducks. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators made a notable acquisition, signing forward Mavrik Bourque to a six-year contract valued at $33 million signed Bourque to contract, three days after trading for the restricted free agent. Forward Chase Stillman, also found a new home, inking a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000 at the NHL level secured one-year deal.

In arbitration news, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration filed for arbitration. This development comes as Robertson reportedly declined a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken, potentially signaling a future trade scenario. On the veteran front, Alex Ovechkin remains uncertain about his retirement timeline, with his wife suggesting he may play for one or potentially two more seasons wife suggests two more years, though Ovechkin himself has not definitively stated his plans.