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

NHL Player Transactions and Injury Updates

The Ottawa Senators have secured a key piece of their forward group, re-signing veteran Claude Giroux to a one-year contract worth $2 million for his 20th NHL season Giroux re-signs Sens. However, the Senators are also facing a significant front-office shift as club legend Daniel Alfredsson departs to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach Sens legend Alfredsson leaves. Meanwhile, in Anaheim, the Ducks avoided an offer sheet by signing restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension valued at $36 million, a deal that will keep the 20-year-old blue-liner with the club through the 2028-29 season Ducks dodge offer sheet. In Calgary, defenseman Simon Nemec also secured a long-term commitment, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $36.25 million with the Flames Flames sign Nemec.

Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, signaling a potential contract dispute as the team aims to lock down their offensive catalyst Stars' top scorer Robertson. In a significant blow to Chicago's rebuilding efforts, star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season, potentially up to four months, following surgery on his left shoulder Blackhawks star Bedard miss, Bedard to miss 4 months. Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals' captain, remains non-committal about his retirement plans, with his wife suggesting he could play for one or two more seasons Ovi sure about end. Separately, the Mammoth matched an offer sheet for forward Barrett Hayton, signing him to a one-year deal worth $4.775 million Mammoth match offer sheet.