NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Player Signings and Contract News

The NHL offseason continues to heat up with significant contract extensions and new deals being finalized. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Flyers on a four-year contract worth $26 million agreed to terms. In St. Louis, the Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year deal valued at $40.5 million signed forward. The Utah Mammoth are keeping defenseman John Marino long-term, inking him to an eight-year, $54 million extension keeping defenseman. Meanwhile, winger Jason Robertson, after a contentious negotiation, has accepted a one-year deal worth $12 million with the Dallas Stars, avoiding salary arbitration. Stars GM Jim Nill reiterated his goal of securing a long-term contract with Robertson in the future.

Front Office Changes and Offseason Moves

Significant shifts are occurring in NHL front offices and across the league's transactions. Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings stepped down. The hockey world is also buzzing about offseason trades, with various teams receiving grades on their recent moves receiving grades. The Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season.

Player Commentary and League Initiatives

Player perspectives are also making headlines. Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard publicly expressed his desire for Patrick Kane to return to the team. Beyond the ice, the Hockey Diversity Alliance is broadening its reach, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch set to appear at their Summer Fest event in Toronto set to appear. In a lighter note, the Winnipeg Jets capitalized on a social media moment involving the Miami Heat capitalized on a social media moment. The league also held its NHL Broadcast Training Camp, scouting potential future on-air talent.