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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves and Schedule Updates

The Philadelphia Flyers have been active in re-signing key players, agreeing to terms with both Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale. Zegras inked a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million announced Wednesday, while Drysdale secured a four-year deal worth $26 million on a new contract. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration with Cole Perfetti by agreeing to a five-year, $30 million deal with the center. In St. Louis, the Blues solidified their forward group by signing Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.

Player and Team Speculation

Speculation continues around potential player returns, with Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressing his desire for Patrick Kane to return to the team. The NHL also released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expanded 84-game campaign, up from the previous 82 games released its schedule. In executive news, Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings stepped down. The summer trade season is also heating up, with GM trade grades available for recent significant swaps.