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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL OFFSEASON MOVES

The St. Louis Blues have secured forward Connor McMichael with a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year deal worth $9.5 million totaling. In Winnipeg, the Jets and Cole Perfetti avoided arbitration, agreeing to a five-year, $30 million contract agreement. The Philadelphia Flyers are also set to re-sign Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million reported.

SEASON KICKOFF AND FRONT OFFICE CHANGES

The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29, hosting the Florida Panthers to begin the NHL season schedule. In a surprising development, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings announced. The league also released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature an expansion to 84 games this season playing.