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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Player Movement & Contract News

The Ottawa Senators are bringing back a familiar face, re-signing veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract for the upcoming season. Giroux, who registered a career-high 35 goals in his first year with the team, will carry a $2 million salary Giroux re-signs. However, the Senators will see a significant departure as franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson leaves to take on an associate coach role with their bitter rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs Alfredsson joins Leafs. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings have added forward Chase Stillman on a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level Stillman signs deal.

In Nashville, the Predators have made a significant investment in their forward group, signing Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million extension Preds sign Bourque. This deal comes just days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars. The Anaheim Ducks have also secured a key defenseman, agreeing to terms with Pavel Mintyukov on a five-year deal worth $36 million Ducks re-sign Mintyukov. Mintyukov, who has amassed 17 goals and 52 assists in his first 204 games, avoids arbitration.

The Dallas Stars face a salary arbitration hearing with their leading scorer, Jason Robertson, who filed for arbitration on Sunday Robertson files arbitration. Robertson had previously declined a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken. In Calgary, defenseman Simon Nemec has inked a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million with the Flames Flames sign Nemec.

Veteran Outlooks & Offseason Activity

Alex Ovechkin has indicated that he is not yet ready to commit to retirement, with his wife suggesting he may play for one or possibly two more seasons Ovi's future uncertain. This comes as the Washington Capitals continue to prepare for the upcoming season, having been active in the offseason beyond the announcement of their captain's return Capitals busy offseason.