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

NHL Player Signings and Extensions

The NHL offseason continues to heat up with significant player movement. Center Cole Perfetti has agreed to a five-year, $30 million deal with the Winnipeg Jets, avoiding salary arbitration agreed to terms. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale inked a four-year contract worth $26 million with the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms. In St. Louis, forward Connor McMichael was signed by the Blues to a six-year, $40.5 million deal signed forward. The Utah Mammoth have also secured defenseman John Marino with an eight-year, $54 million extension signed defenseman.

Front Office Changes and League Operations

Organizational shifts are also occurring in the league. Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings stepped down. The NHL will be taking over television production for several teams this upcoming season, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues.

League Schedule and Player Commentary

The National Hockey League has released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will see an expansion to 84 games, two more than previous seasons released its. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the team. The ongoing trade season has also been a major talking point, with various GMs making significant moves season is.