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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NHL Offseason Moves and News

The Carolina Hurricanes will begin their championship defense on September 29 against the Florida Panthers. In other team news, the Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly to a four-year deal worth an average annual value of $9.125 million. The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract totaling $9.5 million, while the Winnipeg Jets and Cole Perfetti have agreed to a five-year deal worth $30 million. The New York Rangers avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms with defenseman Braden Schneider on a one-year contract.

Front Office Shakeups and Player Extensions

Steve Yzerman has as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have added veteran executive John Davidson as a senior advisor. On the player front, Macklin Celebrini, the 20-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks, indicated he is when discussing contract extensions. Celebrini also made headlines as he will be the youngest player ever to grace the cover of EA Sports' NHL video game series. The Sabres also signed forward Jack Krebs to a four-year deal worth $18 million.