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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Front Office Shake-ups and Contract News

The Detroit Red Wings saw a significant front office change as Steve Yzerman as general manager on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million. In St. Louis, the Blues to a six-year, $40.5 million deal. The Utah Mammoth also made headlines, inking defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension announced Tuesday.

Player Signings and Offseason Buzz

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson avoided a hearing and accepted a $12 million deal, after leading the club with 96 points last season. In Chicago, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the club, stating it would be "incredible."

League Production and Event Additions

The NHL for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, for the upcoming season. Off the ice, the Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth Summer Fest in Toronto, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest. The Miami Heat's late-night mistake also provided fodder for the Winnipeg Jets, who about the gaffe. The summer trade season is also heating up, with grades available for general managers involved in major swaps.