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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NHL Free Agency & Roster Moves

The St. Louis Blues with a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have made significant moves to bolster their blue line and forward corps. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale agreed to a four-year deal worth $26 million, and the team also to a four-year contract carrying an average annual value of $9.125 million.

League Schedule & Franchise Focus

The NHL, featuring an expansion to 84 games per team, an increase from the previous 82-game format. This expanded schedule across the league. In franchise news, the Washington Capitals, having focused on keeping their star player in D.C. since his draft in 2004.