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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

NHL Offseason Signings and Player Moves

The NHL offseason continued its active pace with several significant contract agreements and player developments. Defenseman Simon Nemec inked a five-year deal worth $36.25 million with the Calgary Flames signed Nemec to deal. In Anaheim, restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov agreed to a five-year extension valued at $36 million, following a productive first three seasons that saw him accumulate 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games re-sign Mintyukov. The Nashville Predators fortified their forward group by signing center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Bourque signs long-term, a move that came shortly after acquiring him from the Dallas Stars.

Young talent also saw new contracts, with forward Chase Stillman securing a one-year, two-way deal with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000 Stillman lands one-year deal. The Maple Leafs made a notable move by signing Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year entry-level contract McKenna inks deal. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration Robertson files arbitration, adding another layer to the ongoing contract negotiations for key offensive players.

Franchise Leadership and Player Futures

In a significant franchise development, James Dolan has placed his son, Quentin Dolan, in charge of the New York Rangers' day-to-day operations son takes Rangers reins. On the player front, Alex Ovechkin remains uncertain about his retirement timeline, with his wife suggesting he might play for one or two more seasons Ovechkin's future uncertain, leaving Capitals fans to await a definitive announcement. The offseason trade market