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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Signings

The Winnipeg Jets are making headlines as forward Patrick Kane with the Blackhawks. Kane has agreed to a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $8 million, bringing the NHL superstar back to the team where he built his legacy. In Columbus, the Blue Jackets have been busy securing their roster. Forward Cole Sillinger agreed to a three-year contract worth $13.875 million, avoiding arbitration. Additionally, goaltender Jet Greaves has been signed to a three-year deal totaling $15 million, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season.

Front Office and Rookie Outlooks

In Vancouver, Hockey Hall of Fame player Cammi Granato is transitioning into an advisory role within the Canucks' front office. Meanwhile, Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, signaling his ambitions for his upcoming rookie campaign. On the contract front, Macklin Celebrini's new five-year extension, boasting an average annual value of $18.8 million.

Coaching Carousel and League Chatter

John Tortorella expressed disappointment with the Vegas Golden Knights' decision not to retain him following their surprising Stanley Cup Final run, though he is already looking toward his next coaching opportunity. In a lighter note, the Miami Heat's social media team, mistakenly referring to an NHL franchise as "LeWinnipeg Jets," which sparked some playful banter around the league.