NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NHL Player Transactions
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract espn.com. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have been busy, agreeing to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year deal worth $26 million and re-signing espn.com forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million according to sources espn.com.
NHL Schedule Changes
The NHL has released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expansion of the campaign from 82 to 84 games as the league espn.com turns up the heat on rivalries with the extended season.