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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NHL Player Transactions & Staffing Moves

The Ottawa Senators have secured veteran forward Claude Giroux for his 20th NHL season, signing him to a one-year deal worth $5 million. This contract structure includes $2 million against the salary cap, with an additional $3 million available in performance bonuses, providing flexibility for the team. In a significant move for the Eastern Conference, Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is departing his role with the club to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach, a development announced Tuesday.

The Calgary Flames have made a substantial commitment to their blueline, signing defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million. Similarly, the Nashville Predators have inked center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year extension worth $33 million, acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars. The Anaheim Ducks have also solidified their defense, re-signing restricted free agent Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year deal worth $36 million. This contract comes after Mintyukov posted 17 goals and 52 assists in 204 games across his first three seasons.

In other contract news, forward Chase Stillman, has landed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings, with a potential value of $850,000. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, a move that could impact the team's cap situation and future roster decisions. Finally, veteran forward Alex Ovechkin remains uncertain about his retirement timeline, with his wife suggesting he may play for another one to two years, leaving his future with the Capitals open-ended.