NHL Hockey 3 Days

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

NHL Player Transactions & Injury Updates

The NHL offseason continued its active pace with several significant player transactions and injury reports surfacing over the past three days. Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux, inked a one-year deal worth $2 million to play his 20th NHL season, returning after scoring a career-high 35 goals in his first year with the team. In Dallas, leading scorer Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration, setting the stage for potential contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is embarking on a new chapter, joining the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach.

Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has committed to the Anaheim Ducks, signing a five-year extension valued at $36 million. Mintyukov, has accumulated 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his initial three seasons. Calgary also secured a defenseman, signing Simon Nemec to a five-year contract totaling $36.25 million on Monday. In Nashville, the Predators finalized a six-year, $33 million agreement with center Mavrik Bourque, who was acquired as a restricted free agent from Dallas. The Mammoth also retained forward Barrett Hayton, matching a Devils offer sheet and signing him to a one-year, $4.775 million deal. Forward Chase Stillman, secured a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, which will pay $850,000 at the NHL level.

The injury front delivered a significant blow to the Chicago Blackhawks as star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the season's start after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. This setback, reportedly requiring four months of recovery, adds another obstacle to the team's rebuilding efforts. On a personal note, Alex Ovechkin remains non-committal about his retirement plans, with his wife suggesting he may play for one or two more years.