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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

NHL Player Movement and Contract News

Veteran forward Claude Giroux inked a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Ottawa Senators, signaling his intent to play his 20th NHL season. In a surprising move, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson has departed the organization to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin remains undecided about his future, with his wife suggesting he may play for "one year, maybe two" according to reports, leaving the Capitals' long-term outlook uncertain.

The Calgary Flames made a significant investment in their blueline, signing defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million on Monday. In other defenseman news, the Anaheim Ducks avoided a contract dispute by re-signing restricted free agent Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension worth $36 million, a deal that will keep him with the team through the prime of his career signed Sunday. Forward Chase Stillman, has secured a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, a deal that will pay him $850,000 if he plays in the NHL agreed Sunday.

In the Central Division, the Nashville Predators have committed to center Mavrik Bourque with a six-year, $33 million contract, acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a strong season signed Saturday. The Stars, however, are facing salary arbitration with their leading scorer, Jason Robertson, who filed his paperwork on Sunday according to reports.