NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player Contracts and Transactions

The Anaheim Ducks matched the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, committing $18 million annually for the next five seasons to the young center retained him. Pavel Mintyukov, a defenseman with 17 goals and 52 assists in 204 games, also signed a five-year extension with the Ducks worth $36 million securing the defenseman. The Mammoth matched the Devils' offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, then signed their forward to a one-year deal worth $4.775 million. Jason Robertson, the Stars' leading scorer, filed for salary arbitration after declining a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken. Observers are watching contracts like Bowen Byram's $12.5 million per year deal, with some expecting future deals to reach even higher figures.

Front Office and Coaching Moves

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued a front office shake-up, firing assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, a decorated former player. In a surprising move, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach. The New York Islanders announced a fan design contest for their third jersey, which will be for the 2027-28 season launching a contest.

Injury News

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard will miss four months after suffering a shoulder injury, a significant setback for the team's rebuild missing four months.