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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NHL Offseason Signings and Transactions

The St. Louis Blues with a six-year, $40.5 million contract. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers reached an agreement with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year, $26 million deal. Flyers center Trevor Zegras was re-signed to a four-year contract carrying an average annual value of $9.125 million. The Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti avoided arbitration with a five-year, $30 million agreement. Additionally, the New Jersey Devils to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. The New York Rangers also reached a deal with defenseman Braden Schneider on a one-year contract, bypassing a salary arbitration hearing.

Team News and Schedule Updates

The Carolina Hurricanes on September 29th when they host the Florida Panthers to open the NHL season. The league, which will feature an expanded 84-game campaign. The Washington Capitals have focused on retaining Alex Ovechkin throughout his career since drafting him in 2004.

Player and Executive Movements

Macklin Celebrini, eligible for an extension with the San Jose Sharks, indicated a willingness to consider a hometown discount. Celebrini was also revealed as the cover athlete for the EA Sports NHL video game series. In executive news, Steve Yzerman as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. The Buffalo Sabres as their senior advisor.