NHL Hockey 3 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Front Office Shakeups and Signings

Steve Yzerman as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million. The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract. The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension. Stars GM Jim Nill remains signing winger Jason Robertson to a long-term deal, despite a one-year agreement reached this week.

Player Movement and Media Buzz

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to winger Patrick Kane to return to the club. The NHL is taking over TV production for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues for the upcoming season. The summer trade season is officially on fire, with grades available for significant GM transactions.

League News and Community Events

The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth Summer Fest in Toronto, featuring former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch. In a lighter note, the Winnipeg Jets capitalized on a mistake made by the Miami Heat to generate some social media buzz.