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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

NHL Player Signings and Contract News

The NHL offseason continued its busy pace with several significant contract agreements. Center Cole Perfetti with the Winnipeg Jets, avoiding salary arbitration. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $26 million with the Philadelphia Flyers. The St. Louis Blues, meanwhile on a six-year, $40.5 million contract. In Utah, the Mammoth with an eight-year, $54 million deal. Forward Jason Robertson from the Dallas Stars, bypassing a salary arbitration hearing after leading the team with 96 points last season.

Front Office Shakeups and Team Production

In a surprising move, Steve Yzerman as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. On the production front, the NHL for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the team, calling it an "incredible" prospect. The league also saw trade grades released for various offseason swaps, including those involving Ryan Trocheck and Ryan Nurse.