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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NHL Player Transactions and Signings

The Winnipeg Jets have secured center Cole Perfetti with a five-year, $30 million contract avoiding arbitration. In Philadelphia, the Flyers inked forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal valued at an average of $9.125 million per season, and defenseman Jamie Drysdale agreed to a four-year pact worth $26 million agreeing to terms. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year contract totaling $40.5 million.

Team News and Roster Moves

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the team. In a surprising move, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings stepping down. The NHL also released its 2026-27 schedule, confirming an expansion of the regular season to 84 games expanding its campaign.

Offseason Analysis and Development

The summer trade season is heating up, with ESPN providing grades for significant GM transactions offering grades. In related news, the NHL held a broadcast training camp in New York, scouting for the next generation of hockey analysts attending the program. Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks are now focused on the next steps following his substantial five-year, $75 million contract extension beginning the work.