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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

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The Ottawa Senators have retained veteran forward Claude Giroux on a one-year, $2 million contract, signaling his intent to play a 20th NHL season Giroux re-signs. This move solidifies the Senators' forward group, with Giroux aiming to replicate his career-high 35-goal performance from the 2022-23 season. In a surprising development for Senators fans, franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing the organization to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Alfredsson joins Leafs. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings have inked forward Chase Stillman to a one-year, $850,000 deal, adding depth to their forward lines Stillman signs deal.

In the central division, the Nashville Predators have made a significant commitment to forward Mavrik Bourque, signing him to a six-year, $33 million contract Bourque signs extension. This deal comes shortly after acquiring Bourque, a restricted free agent, from the Dallas Stars. The Anaheim Ducks have also secured a key young defenseman, with Pavel Mintyukov agreeing to a five-year, $36 million extension Mintyukov signs deal. Mintyukov has already amassed 17 goals and 52 assists in his first three seasons.

The Dallas Stars face a salary arbitration hearing with their leading scorer, Jason Robertson, who filed for arbitration on Sunday Robertson files arbitration. This comes after Robertson reportedly declined a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken, hinting at potential trade discussions. Further east, the Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million Nemec signs contract.

Meanwhile, questions surrounding Alex Ovechkin's future with the Washington Capitals persist, though his wife has indicated he may play for one to two more seasons Ovechkin future uncertain. The Capitals organization has been active this offseason, with a social media announcement hinting at the Great 8's return, though their broader offseason moves have also been noted Capitals offseason moves.