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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NHL Player Movement and Contract News

The Ottawa Senators have secured a key piece of their forward group, re-signing veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract worth $2 million for his 20th NHL season Giroux re-signs Sens. This move comes as Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson departs to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Alfredsson leaves join. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin remains non-committal about his future, with his wife suggesting he may play one or two more seasons Ovi sure about end.

In defenseman news, the Calgary Flames have inked Simon Nemec to a significant five-year deal worth $36.25 million Flames sign Nemec. The Anaheim Ducks also finalized a long-term extension for defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, agreeing to a five-year, $36 million contract that will keep him with the club for the foreseeable future Ducks re-sign Mintyukov. On the forward front, the Nashville Predators have signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract following his acquisition from the Dallas Stars Preds give new forward. Young forward Chase Stillman has landed a one-year, $850,000 deal with the Detroit Red Wings Stillman signs one-year deal.

On the contract dispute front, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, signaling potential negotiations over his next deal Robertson files arbitration. This development adds another layer to the ongoing player contract situations around the league as teams finalize rosters.