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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NHL PLAYER MOVEMENT & CONTRACTS

The NHL saw significant player movement and contract signings Monday, with several teams securing key talent for the upcoming seasons. The Ottawa Senators re-signed veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $5 million, marking his 20th NHL season. The contract includes $2 million counting against the salary cap and $3 million in performance bonuses Giroux re-signs. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames inked defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year extension valued at $36.25 million Flames sign Nemec.

In Nashville, the Predators reached a six-year, $33 million agreement with center Mavrik Bourque, who was acquired as a restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars Preds give Bourque. The Anaheim Ducks also secured a long-term deal, signing defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension worth $36 million. Mintyukov has amassed 17 goals and 52 assists in 204 career games Ducks dodge offer sheet. Forward Chase Stillman, a 2021 first-round pick, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings Stillman signs deal.

On the arbitration front, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration. Robertson had previously declined a long-term contract offer from the Seattle Kraken in a potential sign-and-trade scenario Robertson files arbitration. In other news, Alex Ovechkin has not committed to this being his final season, with his wife indicating he might play for one or possibly two more years Ovi not sure.