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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

NHL Player Movement & Contract News

The Ottawa Senators have secured veteran forward Claude Giroux for his 20th NHL season, re-signing the 38-year-old to a one-year contract with a $2 million salary Giroux re-signs. However, the team is set to lose a franchise icon as Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Alfredsson leaves. Meanwhile, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin remains non-committal about his retirement plans, with his wife suggesting he might play one or potentially two more seasons Ovi uncertain.

In significant defenseman signings, the Calgary Flames have inked Simon Nemec to a five-year deal worth $36.25 million Flames sign Nemec, while the Anaheim Ducks avoided an offer sheet by re-signing Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension valued at $36 million Ducks re-sign Mintyukov. The Nashville Predators have also made a notable acquisition, signing center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year contract totaling $33 million Preds sign Bourque. Adding depth, the Detroit Red Wings have brought in forward Chase Stillman on a one-year, two-way contract with an $850,000 salary if he plays in the NHL Stillman signs deal.

On the contract dispute front, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration Robertson files. This move comes after Robertson reportedly declined a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken, potentially signaling a future trade scenario.