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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

NHL Player Signings and Extensions

The NHL offseason continues to be active with significant player contracts being finalized. The Winnipeg Jets have signed center Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million deal, avoiding salary arbitration have agreed. Defenseman Jamie Drysdale also inked a new contract, agreeing to a four-year, $26 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers have agreed. In St. Louis, the Blues secured forward Connor McMichael with a six-year, $40.5 million contract have signed. The Utah Mammoth have extended defenseman John Marino with an eight-year, $54 million deal have signed. Dallas forward Jason Robertson accepted a $12 million deal with the Stars, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing after leading the team with 96 points last season accepted.

Front Office Moves and Player Remarks

In a surprising development, Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings stepped down. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard expressed his desire for winger Patrick Kane to return to the team. The NHL's offseason trade season is also heating up, with ESPN providing grades for recent major swaps are on fire.