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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Player Signings and Trades Shake Up the League

The NHL offseason continues to be a whirlwind of activity with several significant player transactions. The Winnipeg Jets have inked center Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration avoiding arbitration. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have been busy, re-signing forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal worth an average of $9.125 million annually, and also agreeing to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract valued at $26 million agreeing to terms. The St. Louis Blues have secured forward Connor McMichael with a six-year, $40.5 million deal.

Chicago Blackhawks Face Future Decisions

Young star Connor Bedard has already signed a massive five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks signed a massive extension. In a notable development, Bedard publicly expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the Blackhawks, calling it "incredible" if it were to happen.

Front Office Changes and Schedule News

In a surprising move, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. The league has also released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expanded 84-game campaign, up from the previous 82 games. The offseason trade season is also heating up, with grades available for recent major swaps grades available. Elsewhere, behind-the-scenes insights from the NHL Broadcast Training Camp offer a glimpse into the future of hockey analysis offer a glimpse.