NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Team Transactions and Signings

The Winnipeg Jets reached an agreement with center Cole Perfetti on a five-year, $30 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale and the Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to a four-year deal worth $26 million. The St. Louis Blues secured recently acquired forward Connor McMichael on a six-year contract valued at $40.5 million. In Utah, the Mammoth announced defenseman John Marino inked an eight-year contract extension totaling $54 million. Dallas forward Jason Robertson accepted a $12 million deal with the Stars, bypassing a salary arbitration hearing after leading the team with 96 points last season.

Front Office Moves and Player Commentary

Steve Yzerman as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. In Chicago, star forward Connor Bedard for winger Patrick Kane to return to the Blackhawks, calling it "incredible" during media availability after signing his new contract. The Hockey Diversity Alliance is to its youth Summer Fest in Toronto, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch set to attend as a special guest.

League Production and Offseason Outlook

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