NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NHL Transactions and Draft Activity

The NHL offseason is heating up with significant player movement and draft selections reshaping rosters ahead of the upcoming season. The San Jose Sharks made two notable moves, acquiring defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers and immediately signing him to a three-year, $13.5 million contract Sharks ink Kesselring. In another significant trade, the Sharks also acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks, a move that could bolster their blue line Canes acquire Carlson. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers added goaltending depth by acquiring Akira Schmid, a restricted free agent, from the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2028 third-round pick Panthers acquire Schmid. Brendan