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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:35 AM ET

NHL Front Office Shakeups and Player Transactions

The Toronto Maple Leafs have initiated a significant front office overhaul, dismissing assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, a decorated former women's hockey star fired Wickenheiser. In a surprising move, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is set to join the rival Leafs organization as an associate coach. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks secured young center Leo Carlsson, agreeing to a five-year contract worth $18 million annually re-signing Carlsson. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov also inked a new deal with the Ducks, a five-year extension valued at $36 million, keeping the blueliner with the team after a solid first three seasons signed Mintyukov.

Contract Negotiations and Arbitration Filings

The Arizona Coyotes matched the offer sheet extended to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils, retaining him on a one-year deal worth $4.775 million. Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, adding another layer to his contract discussions after declining a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken. In Nashville, the Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, to a six-year contract totaling $33 million, solidifying their forward group following a recent acquisition signed Bourque. Veteran forward Claude Giroux, will return to the Ottawa Senators for his 20th NHL season, signing a one-year contract with a $2 million salary re-signed Giroux.

Young Stars and Future Prospects

The Chicago Blackhawks face another setback as star rookie Connor Bedard will miss approximately four months due to a shoulder injury, complicating the team's rebuild miss 4 months. The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Chase Stillman, on a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, a deal worth $850,000 if he plays in the NHL. Observers are raising eyebrows at defenseman Bowen Byram's new contract, a $12.5 million per year deal that some find surprisingly high, suggesting future defenseman contracts could follow suit signed Byram. 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.