Stuart Skinner inks a two‑year, $3.75 million‑per‑year deal with the Winnipeg Jets, earning an A‑ grade from ESPN analysts. The veteran netminder backs up Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck, giving Winnipeg a cheap, reliable option should they consider moving the Hart‑trophy finalist. Skinner’s contract offers flexibility while preserving cap space for future moves.

San Jose secures Mason Marchment on a five‑year, $7 million AAV contract, a B+ grade that plugs the hole left by William Eklund’s trade. Detroit adds Viktor Arvidsson for two years at $5 million AAV, a B+ deal aimed at boosting a league‑worst five‑on‑five offense. Colorado signs Jaden Schwartz to a three‑year, $3.25 million AAV pact, earning an A‑ grade for providing cheap depth after losing Ross Colton and Jack Drury.

Los Angeles brings Mats Zuccarello in on a one‑year, $1 million minimum deal, a B+ grade that adds a veteran top‑six winger to a squad struggling to score. Vegas re‑signs Rasmus Andersson for seven years at $8.5 million AAV, a B+ contract that locks down a puck‑moving defenseman after a muted playoff showing. Collectively, these moves illustrate teams balancing cap discipline with immediate roster upgrades.