NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Signings and Extensions

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year, $26 million contract. In Chicago, the Blackhawks are set to begin the "real work" with Connor Bedard, who recently signed a massive five-year, $75 million contract extension with the team. The St. Louis Blues have also been active, signing forward Connor McMichael to a six-year deal worth $40.5 million.

League Schedule and Franchise History

The NHL on Thursday, confirming an expansion of the campaign from 82 to 84 games. This shift in schedule is expected to "turn up the heat on rivalries" across the league. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals' organizational goal, dating back to the 2004 draft of Alex Ovechkin, has been to keep the star player in D.C. for his entire career as they have worked to do.