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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Signings

The NHL offseason continues to heat up with several significant player transactions. Center Cole Perfetti and the Winnipeg Jets have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a five-year contract worth $30 million agreed to contract. In Philadelphia, the Flyers have re-signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $9.125 million. The Buffalo Sabres have also been active, signing forward Jack Krebs to a four-year contract worth $18 million. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have secured forward Anthony Mantha with a two-year contract totaling $9.5 million. The New York Rangers and defenseman Braden Schneider have also reached an agreement on a one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing reached agreement.

Team News and Future Outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes will officially raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29, hosting the Florida Panthers to open the NHL season. In San Jose, Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, who is eligible for an extension, has indicated a willingness to take a hometown discount to aid the team's financial flexibility. Celebrini also made headlines as he was revealed to be the youngest player ever to grace the cover of EA Sports' NHL video game series at the age of 20.

Front Office Changes

In a surprising development, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down from his role as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.