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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Offseason Moves and Signings

The NHL offseason has seen significant player movement and contract extensions as teams prepare for the upcoming season. Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn committed to an 18th season with the franchise, solidifying leadership for the club. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild were active, acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Calgary Flames, while also re-signing their own free agents. The Toronto Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year entry-level contract, signaling a long-term investment in the young talent signed by the Leafs.

Veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, a move that bolsters their goaltending depth signed by Toronto. In another significant transaction, defenseman Darnell Nurse, was traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, keeping the veteran blueliner in the Western Conference traded to Sharks. Adding to the defensive stability, Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski has publicly stated his commitment to the Columbus Blue Jackets, dispelling any trade speculation aligned Jackets.

Franchise Ownership and Offer Sheets

Organizational changes are also underway, with James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, appointing his 32-year-old son Quentin Dolan to oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers, as announced Friday new Rangers leadership. On the offer sheet front, the Philadelphia Flyers have extended a record-setting five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, a center for the Anaheim Ducks. This move positions Carlsson as potentially the highest-paid player in the NHL, pending the Ducks' decision on whether to match the offer Carlsson offer sheet. The Washington Capitals are also making headlines with their offseason strategy, indicated by a social media video confirming the return of Alex Ovechkin, though the team had been busy with other maneuvers prior to that announcement Capitals offseason moves.