NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Front Office and Player Transactions

Steve Yzerman as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million. In St. Louis, the Blues signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million deal. The Utah Mammoth also reached an agreement with defenseman John Marino on an eight-year, $54 million extension.

Player Contracts and Offseason Moves

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson avoided a hearing and accepted a $12 million deal after leading the club with 96 points last season. In other news, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard for winger Patrick Kane to return to the team. The NHL's offseason trade season is heating up, with grades available for significant player swaps.

League and Community Initiatives

The NHL TV production for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, for the upcoming season. Separately, the Hockey Diversity Alliance is to its youth Summer Fest in Toronto, featuring former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch. The Winnipeg Jets joined in on the online fun, poking fun at the Miami Heat's recent gaffe. Attendees at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp in New York are seeking to become the next generation of hockey analysts.