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Last updated: July 6, 2026, 2:35 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves and Player Commitments

The NHL offseason continued with significant player movement and contract news. Defenseman Darnell Nurse was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, a move that keeps the 31-year-old in the Western Conference. In a surprising development, the Philadelphia Flyers extended a record-setting offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson, proposing a five-year, $90 million contract that would make him the league's highest-paid player should the Ducks not match it Flyers sign Ducks C Leo Carlsson to record 5-year, $90 million offer sheet. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will return for his 18th season with the team, having signed a new contract to remain with the only franchise he has ever played for Stars captain Benn returning.

Goaltending and Draft Prospects Ink Deals

Veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has agreed to a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to sources Sources: Bobrovsky inks 3-year. In a forward-looking move, the Maple Leafs also secured their future by signing Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract on Friday No. 1 overall pick. These signings indicate a strategic focus on strengthening both current rosters and future talent pipelines across the league.

Team Management and Player Loyalty

Team management saw a notable shift in New York, where MSG Sports executive chairman James Dolan has appointed his 32-year-old son, Quentin Dolan, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Rangers James Dolan puts son. On the player front, Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski publicly declared his commitment to the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending speculation about his future and signaling his desire to remain with the team Werenski 'aligned' with Jackets. The Capitals also signaled their intent for the upcoming season with a social media announcement confirming the return of Alex Ovechkin, following a busy period of team preparations How the Capitals won. The Minnesota Wild also made a significant acquisition, trading for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames while re-signing their own free agents Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta.