NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Front Office Moves

Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $8 million, marking his second stint with the franchise where he established himself as an NHL superstar. In other player news, the Columbus Blue Jackets with a three-year contract totaling $13.875 million, avoiding arbitration. The Blue Jackets also to a three-year agreement worth $15 million, extending through the 2028-29 season. On the front office side, Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato with the Vancouver Canucks.

Coaching Carousel and League Production

John Tortorella expressed disappointment with the Vegas Golden Knights' decision not to keep him on as coach following their unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final. Meanwhile, the NHL for several teams, including the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, for the upcoming season.

League Events and Community Initiatives

The Hockey Diversity Alliance's SummerFest in Toronto Marshawn Lynch as a special guest, adding a football element to the youth event. In a lighter note, the Winnipeg Jets were the subject of jokes from the Miami Heat after a late-night scheduling mishap.