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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:34 PM ET

NHL Player Movement and Draft Notes

The NHL offseason continues to be active as teams position themselves for the upcoming season. The New York Rangers have bolstered their forward corps by acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev, the leading goal scorer for the Golden Knights last season, in a deal that sent multiple first-round picks to Vegas Rangers land RFA. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues fortified their blueline, acquiring defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in exchange for a pair of third-round draft selections Blues acquire Carlo. In another defensive acquisition, the Hurricanes secured the rights to unrestricted free agent John Carlson from the Ducks Canes acquire rights.

The Carolina Hurricanes also face a significant early-season challenge as leading scorer Seth Jarvis is likely to miss the start of their Stanley Cup defense. He is expected to be sidelined for four to six months following shoulder surgery Shoulder surgery likely. On the contract front, the Nashville Predators have inked forward Jack Drury to a five-year deal worth $22.5 million, solidifying a key piece of their offense following his recent acquisition from the Avalanche Preds sign Drury.

The NHL Entry Draft also saw some notable selections, with the Pittsburgh Penguins making a unique family-focused pick by drafting twins Marcus and Liam Ruck Penguins draft twins. In a historic moment for draft size, the San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever chosen by an NHL team Sharks select Karmanov. Discussions regarding future Hall of Fame inductees are already underway, with a look ahead to the 2027 class following the recent announcement of the 2026 inductees Hockey Hall Fame.