NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Front Office Moves

The New Jersey Devils to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti agreed to a 5-year, $30-million deal, avoiding salary arbitration. The Buffalo Sabres reached an agreement with Alex Krebs on a four-year deal valued at $18 million and also hired veteran NHL executive John Davidson as senior advisor. The New York Rangers agreed on a one-year contract with defenseman Braden Schneider prior to their salary arbitration hearing. In a surprising move, Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings.

Prospects and Future Outlooks

Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, who is eligible to sign an extension this offseason, indicated he would "100%" consider accepting less than market value to aid the team's financial flexibility. Celebrini, at 20 years old, will be the youngest EA Sports NHL cover athlete in the series' history. The Carolina Hurricanes on September 29th, hosting the Florida Panthers to commence the NHL season.