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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NHL Front Office and Player Moves

Steve Yzerman as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. The Philadelphia Flyers have also been active, reportedly to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $9.125 million. In Winnipeg, the Jets and center Cole Perfetti agreed to a five-year deal worth $30 million, avoiding salary arbitration.

Season Schedule and Franchise History

The Carolina Hurricanes on September 29 before hosting the Florida Panthers to open the NHL season. The league also released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, which will feature an expanded campaign of 84 games, up from the traditional. The Washington Capitals' organizational strategy over the past two decades has been in D.C. for his entire career, a goal they have pursued since drafting him in 2004.