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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NHL Player Movement & Signings

The NHL offseason continues to be active with significant contract agreements and personnel changes. The Ottawa Senators have secured forward Claude Giroux for his 20th season, agreeing to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes $2 million against the salary cap and $3 million in performance bonuses Giroux re-signs Sens. In Calgary, defenseman Simon Nemec inked a five-year extension worth $36.25 million with the Flames Flames sign Nemec. The Nashville Predators bolstered their forward corps by signing Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Preds give new forward. Young defenseman Pavel Mintyukov will remain with the Anaheim Ducks, signing a five-year extension valued at $36 million after three seasons that saw him tally 17 goals and 52 assists Ducks dodge another offer. Meanwhile, forward Chase Stillman, a 2021 first-round pick, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000 if played at the NHL level Stillman, signs one-year.

Contract Stalemate & Coaching Carousel

While many players are finding new deals, some key negotiations remain in flux. Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, indicating a potential gap in contract talks with the club Stars' top scorer Robertson. On the coaching front, a significant shift occurred as Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing Ottawa to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Sens legend Alfredsson leaves. The Capitals, meanwhile, are navigating the future of their captain, Alex Ovechkin, who has not committed to this being his final season, with his wife suggesting he may play for one or two more years Ovi sure about end. Despite this, Washington has been busy this offseason, with a social media video signaling Ovechkin's return being preceded by other team activities How Capitals won offseason.