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Last updated: July 6, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves and Signings

The NHL offseason is heating up with significant player movement and contract signings across the league. Veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta are headed to the Minnesota Wild following a trade with the Calgary Flames acquire Coleman, Maatta. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have secured their future by inking Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year entry-level contract inked Gavin McKenna. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky also agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Maple Leafs Bobrovsky inks 3-year.

Defenseman Darnell Nurse is on the move, traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks in a deal that keeps the 31-year-old in the Western Conference deal Nurse. In a move that could reshape the free agency landscape, the Philadelphia Flyers have extended a record-setting five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, the Anaheim Ducks' center sign Ducks C Leo Carlsson. This offer sheet places Carlsson as potentially the highest-paid player in the NHL.

Team Stability and Leadership Changes

Several franchises are solidifying their core leadership and player commitments. Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has committed to an 18th season with the only team he has ever played for in his NHL career Benn returning 18th season. Over in Washington, the Capitals are signaling a strong commitment to their superstar, with a social media video confirming the return of Alex Ovechkin, though the team had been busy with offseason moves prior to the announcement Capitals won offseason. Defenseman Zach Werenski has publicly declared his intention to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending speculation about his future and trade talks after winning the Norris Trophy Werenski 'aligned' Jackets.

In a surprising organizational shift, James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, has appointed his 32-year-old son, Quentin Dolan, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers puts son charge. This marks a new chapter in the club's management structure.