NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Signings

The Winnipeg Jets have reached an agreement with center Cole Perfetti on a five-year contract worth $30 million, avoiding arbitration reported a source. In Philadelphia, the Flyers have re-signed Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $9.125 million announced the team. The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Alex Krebs to a four-year contract totaling $18 million according to reports. Additionally, the New Jersey Devils have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year deal worth $9.5 million confirmed the team. The New York Rangers have also finalized a one-year contract with defenseman Braden Schneider, preventing a salary arbitration hearing reported ESPN.

Team News and Future Events

The Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29, with the ceremony preceding their season opener against the Florida Panthers announced the team. In San Jose, Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, who is eligible for an extension, has indicated he would "100%" consider taking less than market value to help the team stated the player. Celebrini, at 20 years old, has also been revealed as the youngest-ever cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL series reported ESPN. Meanwhile, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down from his role as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings reported ESPN.