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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NHL Transactions and Signings

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract. In another significant move, the New Jersey Devils have inked Anthony Mantha to a two-year deal worth $9.5 million. The Winnipeg Jets and Cole Perfetti reached an agreement on a five-year, $30 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly re-signing Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million.

Front Office and Schedule News

In a surprising development, Steve Yzerman as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The NHL also announced its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expanded 84-game campaign. The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29 when they host the Florida Panthers to open the season.

Player and League Recognition

Macklin Celebrini, at just 20 years old, will become the youngest cover athlete in EA Sports' NHL series history. The article also touches on long-term player retention, with the Washington Capitals focusing on keeping Alex Ovechkin in D.C. since his draft in 2004. The league's summer trade season is heating up, with grades available for recent major swaps.