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

NHL Offseason Moves and Player News

The NHL offseason has seen significant player movement and contract developments across the league. Ottawa re-signed veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $2 million, allowing the 38-year-old to play his 20th season after scoring a career-high 35 goals in his first year with the Senators Giroux re-signs Sens. In Calgary, defenseman Simon Nemec secured a five-year contract extension valued at $36.25 million Flames sign Nemec. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks avoided a potential offer sheet by signing restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $36 million extension, with Mintyukov totaling 17 goals and 52 assists in his first 204 games Ducks dodge offer sheet.

In other contract news, Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, the team's leading scorer, has filed for salary arbitration Stars' top scorer files. The Arizona Coyotes also matched an offer sheet for forward Barrett Hayton, signing him to a one-year deal worth $4.775 million Mammoth match offer sheet.

Player Health and Future Uncertainty

Concerns linger over the health and future plans of some of the league's biggest stars. Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard is expected to miss approximately four months following shoulder surgery, a significant setback for the team's rebuilding efforts Bedard to miss 4 months. On the retirement front, Alex Ovechkin remains undecided about his future, indicating