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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NHL PLAYER TRANSACTIONS AND CONTRACT NEWS

The NHL offseason continues to be active with several key signings. The Winnipeg Jets have inked center Cole Perfetti to a five-year deal worth $30 million. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have secured forward Trevor Zegras with a four-year contract carrying an average annual value of $9.125 million. Defenseman Braden Schneider and the New York Rangers have also agreed to terms on a one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing signed Schneider. The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Jack Krebs to a four-year deal totaling $18 million, and the New Jersey Devils have brought back forward Anthony Mantha on a two-year contract worth $9.5 million sign Mantha.

TEAM AND EXECUTIVE MOVEMENT

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29, opening their season against the Florida Panthers. In executive news, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.

YOUNGEST NHL COVER ATHLETE AND CONTRACT TALKS

Macklin Celebrini, at just 20 years old, is set to become the youngest player ever to grace the cover of EA Sports' NHL video game series youngest on cover. Celebrini, who is eligible for an extension with the San Jose Sharks, has indicated he would be open to taking a "hometown discount" to help the team's future flexibility.