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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Offseason Signings and Trades

The Philadelphia Flyers have been busy this offseason, agreeing to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million. Additionally, the Flyers have re-signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $9.125 million. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti by agreeing to a five-year, $30 million contract. In St. Louis, the Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million deal.

Team News and Player Commentary

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard for winger Patrick Kane to return to the club. The NHL also released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expanded 84-game campaign. In a surprising move, Steve Yzerman as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.

Offseason Analysis and Development

The summer trade season is officially on fire, with the league seeing significant player movement. Beyond the roster moves, the NHL is also developing its next generation of broadcasters, with a recent training camp held in New York to identify future analysts.