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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

Contract News Dominates Early Offseason

The NHL offseason is heating up with significant contract renewals and new deals being signed. Defenseman Simon Nemec inked a five-year extension with the Calgary Flames worth $36.25 million. Similarly, the Anaheim Ducks secured defenseman Pavel Mintyukov with a five-year deal valued at $36 million. The Nashville Predators committed to center Mavrik Bourque, agreeing to a six-year contract totaling $33 million agreed to a six-year contract. In a notable move, the Mammoth matched an offer sheet to retain forward Barrett Hayton, signing him to a one-year deal worth $4.775 million.

Forward Claude Giroux will return to the Ottawa Senators for his 20th NHL season on a one-year contract with a $2 million salary will return to the Senators. Meanwhile, veteran forward Alex Ovechkin has not committed to this being his final season, with his wife suggesting he might play for one or two more years has not committed to this being his final season. Forward Chase Stillman, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, which will pay him $850,000 at the NHL level.

Arbitration and Player Movements

Stars winger Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration on Sunday, adding another layer to his contract negotiations. On the coaching front, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing Ottawa to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach is departing Ottawa.

Injury Concerns and Future Prospects

A significant setback for the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild is the shoulder injury sustained by Connor Bedard, which will sideline the young star for approximately four months will sideline the young star. The long-term implications of player contracts, such as the $12.5 million per year deal signed by Bowen Byram, are already being discussed, with some suggesting future deals could reach even higher figures for elite talent like Cale Makar. The Islanders have also engaged their fanbase, launching a contest for fans to design the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 season launching a contest.