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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Player Signings and Extensions

The Philadelphia Flyers have been active in securing their future, agreeing to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million agreed to terms. The team also announced the re-signing of forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $9.125 million. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues have locked up recently acquired forward Connor McMichael with a six-year contract totaling $40.5 million. In a significant long-term move, Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks have finalized a massive five-year, $75 million contract extension, signaling the start of the real work for the young star and the franchise massive five-year, $75 million contract extension.

League Schedule and Franchise History

The NHL is set to expand its regular season to 84 games for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign, a move that is expected to intensify existing rivalries. Reflecting on a long-standing commitment, the Washington Capitals organization, since drafting Alex Ovechkin in 2004, has consistently aimed to keep their star forward with the team for his entire career.