NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NHL Transactions and Personnel Moves

The Chicago Blackhawks have brought back a familiar face, agreeing to terms with Patrick Kane on a two-year deal worth an average of $8 million annually, marking his return to the franchise where he achieved superstardom. In Columbus, the Blue Jackets were busy, inking forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year contract worth $13.875 million to avoid arbitration reached an agreement, and also signing goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million deal that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson agreed to a $12 million deal, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing after leading the team with 96 points last season.

Front Office and Coaching Updates

Cammi Granato is shifting her focus within the Vancouver Canucks organization, moving into an advisory role after previously holding a different position in the front office. John Tortorella expressed disappointment with the Vegas Golden Knights' decision not to keep him on as coach following their deep playoff run, though he is already looking towards his next coaching opportunity was disappointed.

League News and Events

The Winnipeg Jets found themselves on the receiving end of some playful teasing from the Miami Heat due to a late-night social media gaffe led to jokes. Off the ice, the Hockey Diversity Alliance is enhancing its Summer Fest event in Toronto, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch slated to appear as a special guest, adding a football dimension to the youth program featuring at SummerFest.