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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET

Team Shake-ups and Roster Moves

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant front office changes, firing assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser reported Tuesday. This move comes as the team also announced Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining their staff as an associate coach announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million signed Monday.

Contract Negotiations and Offer Sheets

The Anaheim Ducks have decided to match an offer sheet for young center Leo Carlsson, committing him to the team for the next five seasons at $18 million annually decided to match. Elsewhere, the Arizona Coyotes re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension valued at $36 million. The Nashville Predators have also inked center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year deal worth $33 million. In a separate development, the New Jersey Devils saw their offer sheet for Barrett Hayton matched by the Arizona Coyotes, who then signed him to a one-year, $4.775 million deal. Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar's new contract is drawing comparisons to Bowen Byram's $12.5 million annual deal, with some anticipating Makar will command even more drew comparisons.

Player Status and Future Outlook

Ottawa Senators captain Claude Giroux, is set to play his 20th NHL season after re-signing with the team on a one-year contract with a $2 million salary. Alex Ovechkin has not committed to this being his final season, with his wife suggesting he might play one or two more years. In Chicago, the Blackhawks' rebuild has hit another setback with Connor Bedard expected to miss four months due to a shoulder injury expected to miss 4 months. Forward Chase Stillman has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000. The New York Islanders are engaging fans by launching a contest to design their new third jersey for the 2027-28 season.