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Last updated: September 26, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

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The Blue Jackets secured their franchise cornerstone by re-signing center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract, making him the team’s highest-paid player. Fantilli gets $82.5M deal

In a notable leadership move, the San Jose Sharks named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini as team captain, making him the youngest captain in franchise history and the youngest in the NHL this season. Sharks make Celebrini, youngest ever team captain

Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence following the tragic death of his father, who was killed by a bear during a fishing trip, with the team granting him time away to grieve. Penguins' Kuzmenko taking leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip

Flyers’ Trevor Zegras drew a minor penalty for an equipment violation after being called for improperly wearing his jersey tucked into his pants, a rare enforcement of uniform rules during play. Flyers' Zegras gets rare equipment violation penalty for tucking in jersey

Oilers forward Zach Hyman extended an invitation to Mark Messier to visit the team and witness the positive culture under head coach Todd McLellan, following Messier’s public criticism of the hiring process. Oilers' Hyman: Messier welcome to come see 'positivity' under Babcock

For fantasy hockey managers preparing for drafts, ESPN released a cheat sheet highlighting key players to target, along with a projected ultimate draft board outlining how the first 20 picks should unfold in a 10-team league format. Cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft