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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
Player & Team News
Macklin Celebrini, with his five-year extension carrying an $18.8 million average annual value, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. Meanwhile, No. 1 NHL draft pick Gavin McKenna at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, setting high expectations for his upcoming campaign. In the PWHL, Cara Gardner Morey transitioned from GM to head coach for the Vancouver Goldeneyes, taking over the team's coaching duties.
International Sanctions
The International Ice Hockey Federation banned Russia from four tournaments scheduled for 2027. The decision follows a review by the IIHF council, impacting the nation's participation in upcoming international competitions.