NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Team Signings and Roster Moves

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured their goaltender of the future, signing Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract that runs through the 2028-29 season. In Utah, the Mammoth have locked up defenseman John Marino, inking him to an 8-year, $54 million extension. The Chicago Blackhawks are welcoming back a familiar face, with Patrick Kane agreeing to a two-year deal worth an average of $8 million annually, marking his return to the team where he achieved superstardom. Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his excitement about the potential return of Kane, calling it "incredible". Forward Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars avoided salary arbitration, with Robertson accepting a $12 million deal after leading the team with 96 points last season.

League Production and League Humor

The NHL will be taking over television production duties for the upcoming season for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, the league found a moment for levity, with the Jets capitalizing on a humorous mistake made by the Miami Heat.

Community Initiatives and Guest Appearances

The Hockey Diversity Alliance is enhancing its youth Summer Fest in Toronto with the inclusion of football, featuring former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch as a special guest.