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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

NHL Offseason Moves & Player Futures

The Calgary Flames made a significant move Monday, signing defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million signed Nemec to deal. In Anaheim, restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov inked a five-year extension for $36 million, avoiding offer sheets after posting 17 goals and 52 assists in his first 204 games re-signed Mintyukov. The Nashville Predators also finalized a long-term agreement, acquiring center Mavrik Bourque from the Dallas Stars and signing him to a six-year, $33 million contract signed Bourque. Meanwhile, forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta were acquired by the Wild in a trade with the Flames, adding to Minnesota's roster moves acquired Coleman and Maatta.

The Maple Leafs began their draft class signings by inking Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract McKenna signs deal. In Detroit, forward Chase Stillman, secured a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 Stillman signs one-year deal. The Dallas Stars face salary arbitration with their leading scorer, Jason Robertson, who declined a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken Robertson files arbitration. Veteran forward Jamie Benn will return for his 18th season with the Stars, continuing his career with the franchise Benn returning 18th season.

Alex Ovechkin has not committed to retirement, with his wife suggesting he might play for one or two more seasons Ovechkin unsure about end. This news comes as the Capitals organization has been actively working to bolster their roster, with a social media video signaling the star’s return Capitals won offseason. In a significant organizational shift, James Dolan has placed his son, Quentin Dolan, in charge of the day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers Dolan puts son charge.