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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Offseason Moves and Major Signings Shake Up the League

The Anaheim Ducks are making a significant statement this offseason, matching the Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. This move makes the 21-year-old center the highest-paid player in the NHL on a per-season basis, with an annual salary of $18 million highest-paid player. In other significant Ducks news, restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov signed a five-year extension worth $36 million signed extension. The Calgary Flames also made a notable acquisition, signing defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million signed Nemec. The Nashville Predators secured forward Mavrik Bourque with a six-year, $33 million deal signed Bourque. Meanwhile, the Mammoth matched an offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, signing him to a one-year, $4.775 million contract matched offer.

Contract Disputes and Player Movements

Stars winger Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration. This development comes after Robertson declined a long-term contract offer from the Seattle Kraken, hinting at potential sign-and-trade activity. The Ottawa Senators are keeping veteran forward Claude Giroux, re-signing the 38-year-old to a one-year contract worth $2 million re-signed Giroux. In a surprising move, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach. Forward Chase Stillman, has inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, with a potential value of $850,000 at the NHL level signs contract.

Injury Concerns and Future Outlooks

The Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild has hit a significant setback with the news that Connor Bedard will miss four months due to a shoulder injury miss four months. This absence casts a shadow over the team's immediate prospects. On a different note, Alex Ovechkin is uncertain about his retirement timeline, with his wife suggesting he might play for one or two more seasons. Elsewhere, the New York Islanders are engaging their fanbase by launching a contest for fans to design the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 season. Observers are also discussing potential future contract valuations, with some questioning the $12.5 million per year deal signed by Bowen Byram and anticipating higher figures for players like Cale Makar and Jack Hughes discussing contracts. The league is also seeing active trade discussions, with GM grades being issued for various offseason swaps.