NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Transactions and Signings

The Chicago Blackhawks have welcomed back a familiar face, agreeing to terms with Patrick Kane on a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $8 million agreed to terms. In Columbus, the Blue Jackets have secured their goaltending for the future, signing Jet Greaves to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million through the 2028-29 season. The Utah Mammoth have also made a significant commitment, inking defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson has accepted a $12 million deal, avoiding salary arbitration after leading the team with 96 points last season.

League News and Events

The NHL will be taking over television production for several teams this upcoming season, including the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. In a unique crossover event, the Hockey Diversity Alliance's Summer Fest in Toronto will feature former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch as a special guest, adding a football element to the youth event. The Winnipeg Jets also found themselves in the spotlight for a humorous reason, capitalizing on a late-night mistake made by the Miami Heat capitalizing on the Heat's mistake.