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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:34 AM ET

Team Shake-ups and Front Office Moves

The Toronto Maple Leafs have undergone significant front office changes, firing assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, a decorated former player, as part of a broader purge fired Wickenheiser. Adding to the shake-up, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach joining the rival. Meanwhile, 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 launching a contest.

Player Contracts and Offer Sheet Drama

Contract negotiations and offer sheets continue to dominate headlines. The Anaheim Ducks opted to retain young center Leo Carlsson, signing him to a five-year deal worth $18 million annually signing him. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov also secured an extension with the Ducks, agreeing to a five-year, $36 million contract that will keep him in Anaheim for three more seasons securing an extension. In a similar move, the Mammoth matched a Devils offer sheet for forward Barrett Hayton and signed him to a one-year, $4.775 million deal. The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract signing center. Forward Chase Stillman has landed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000 landing a contract.

Star Player Signings and Arbitration Filings

Veteran forward Claude Giroux will play his 20th NHL season with the Ottawa Senators, signing a one-year deal with a $2 million salary signing a deal. In Dallas, leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration. Some observers are still reacting to defenseman Bowen Byram's new contract, with his $12.5 million per year deal drawing attention drawing attention.

Injury Concerns for Rebuilding Teams

The Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild has hit a significant setback with the news that Connor Bedard will miss approximately four months due to a shoulder injury miss four months.