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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NHL Offseason Moves & Player Futures

The Calgary Flames have secured defenseman Simon Nemec with a five-year contract worth $36.25 million, a significant long-term investment for the blueline signed Nemec to deal. In Nashville, center Mavrik Bourque inked a six-year extension valued at $33 million, signaling a commitment from the Predators to their developing forward corps signed Bourque to deal. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks avoided an offer sheet by re-signing defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $36 million extension following his productive first three NHL seasons re-signed Mintyukov to extension. Forward Chase Stillman, a 2021 first-round pick, landed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, providing organizational depth secured one-year deal.

Veteran forward Claude Giroux is set to embark on his 20th NHL season after re-signing with the Ottawa Senators for one year and $5 million. This deal carries a unique structure, with only $2 million counting against the salary cap and an additional $3 million available through performance bonuses re-signs Sens. Across the league, questions linger about the future of Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals captain has not definitively stated whether this will be his final season, with his wife suggesting a potential two-year horizon for his career sure about end. The Washington Capitals organization had been busy bolstering their roster and preparing for Ovechkin's eventual return, even before the public announcement won offseason.

In Dallas, leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration. This move comes after Robertson declined a long-term contract offer from the Seattle Kraken, which could have potentially involved a sign-and-trade scenario files arbitration. The arbitration process will determine his salary for the upcoming season and could provide clarity on his long-term future with the Stars.