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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

Leafs Shake Up Front Office, Add Coaching Legend

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes, firing assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser on Wednesday. Wickenheiser, a decorated former women's hockey player, was among several executives let go. In a contrasting move, the Leafs announced Tuesday they are bringing in Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach.

Defensemen Ink Lucrative Deals Amid Contract Speculation

Defensemen are commanding significant salaries on the open market. Bowen Byram signed a contract that some observers initially questioned, but the $12.5 million per year deal is seen as a precursor to even larger agreements for other blue-liners. Meanwhile, Pavel Mintyukov, who has posted 17 goals and 52 assists in 204 games, secured a five-year extension with the Anaheim Ducks worth $36 million on Sunday. The Predators also signed Mavrik Bourque to a six-year contract worth $33 million on Saturday.

Offer Sheet Battles and Player Signings

The Ducks managed to retain young center Leo Carlsson, deciding to match an offer sheet and pay him $18 million annually over the next five seasons as reported. In another offer sheet situation, the Mammoth matched the Devils' offer for Barrett Hayton on Wednesday, then signed their forward to a one-year, $4.775 million deal. Forward Chase Stillman, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $850,000 on Sunday.

Notable Player Moves and Arbitration Filings

Claude Giroux, is set to play his 20th NHL season after re-signing with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year contract with a $2 million salary on Tuesday. Giroux scored a career-high 35 goals in the 2022-23 season. Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration on Sunday, declining a long-term offer from the Seattle Kraken.

Blackhawks Face Setback with Bedard Injury

The Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild has hit another obstacle with the news that Connor Bedard will miss approximately four months after suffering a shoulder injury as reported. The young star's absence brings further pessimism to a team in desperate need of positive momentum. The Islanders announced Wednesday they are engaging fans in the design process for their new third jersey, set to debut in the 2027-28 season according to the team.