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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NHL OFFSEASON MOVES & INJURIES

The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $2 million, keeping the veteran scorer with the team for his 20th NHL season Giroux re-signs. In a surprising development, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Alfredsson leaves. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks have secured defenseman Pavel Mintyukov with a five-year contract extension totaling $36 million, a significant commitment to the young blueliner who has accumulated 17 goals and 52 assists in his first 204 games Ducks dodge offer sheet.

In other team news, Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, potentially signaling a challenging negotiation for the team's leading scorer Robertson files. The Calgary Flames have also inked defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million, solidifying their defensive corps Flames sign Nemec. On the injury front, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, a significant setback for the rebuilding franchise Bedard to miss. His absence is projected to last four months, adding to the team's difficulties Bedard's injury.

Alex Ovechkin remains non-committal about his retirement plans, with his wife suggesting he could play for one or two more seasons Ovi not sure. This indicates the Capitals' captain is still weighing his options as he approaches the twilight of his storied career.