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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NHL Player Transactions

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract extension. Kesselring, who was recently acquired by the Sharks, will now be under contract through the 2027-28 season. In another move, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations, signaling a roster shift for both franchises. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have secured checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn, re-signing him to a six-year, $17.5 million pact just ahead of the free agency period.