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winnipegfreepress.comThe Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti agreed to a five-year, $30 million deal that carries a $6 million salary cap hit. The agreement avoids a scheduled salary arbitration hearing set for July 20.
winnipegfreepress.comSan Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, 20, will appear on both the Standard and Deluxe editions of EA Sports' NHL 27, making him the youngest cover athlete in the series. The game is scheduled for release later this year.
espn.comSteve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. He will continue with the organization as senior adviser to CEO Chris Ilitch. The team has begun a search for new hockey operations leadership.
winnipegfreepress.comThe NHL released its 2026-27 schedule on July 15 with the Carolina Hurricanes raising their second championship banner before facing the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET. The season opens with 84 games per team and a total of 1,344 contests across the league.
globalnews.caThe St. Louis Blues signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year contract valued at $40.5 million. The deal triples his previous salary and runs through the 2031-32 season.
Fox NewsAn incident report states that Claude Lemieux acknowledged relapsing after 12 years of sobriety the night before his death. The former player was found by his son roughly five hours after his wife told him to leave their home.
abcnews.go.comThe National Hockey League released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday. Each team will play 84 games under the new collective bargaining agreement that begins Sept. 16.
globalnews.caThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal worth $36.5 million. The agreement makes him the team's highest-paid player.
abcnews.go.comThe Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser on Thursday along with assistant general manager Darryl Metcalf and head of amateur scouting Mark Leach. New general manager John Chayka oversaw the removal of nearly a dozen employees.
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard had left shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. The team projects a four-month recovery.
moneymorning.com.auThe New York Rangers reached a one-year agreement with restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season. The deal was completed ahead of a scheduled salary arbitration hearing.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Buffalo Sabres announced the hiring of John Davidson as senior adviser and the signing of forward Peyton Krebs to a four-year, $18 million contract. The team also traded Tyler Kopff to the Washington Capitals for prospect Zac Funk.
nypost.comThe New York Islanders announced a contest on Wednesday allowing fans to create the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 NHL season. Nearly 12,000 entries arrived in the first five hours, with submissions due by July 24.
ESPNThe Ottawa Senators re-signed Claude Giroux on Tuesday to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. The 38-year-old forward enters his 20th NHL season after four years with the team. Giroux cited loyalty to teammates as his reason for returning.
abcnews.go.comThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that Daniel Alfredsson will join as associate coach. John Gruden and Brad Werenka were also named assistant coaches under Jim Hiller.
espn.comFifteen NHL restricted free agents who elected salary arbitration now have hearing dates between July 20 and August 1. Three cases have already been settled before hearings.
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy played his ball from deep in the grandstands during the second round of the American Century Championship on Saturday. The shot cleared the railing and landed on the green, prompting loud reactions from spectators.
sportsnet.caThe owner of the Stanley Cup-winning team left one player who appeared in 38 games off the trophy engraving. Five family members received spots on the Cup ahead of players and staff.
The Washington Capitals star agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.25 million on average. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, returns after recording 32 goals and 32 assists last season.
jns.orgA Dallas Stars winger filed for salary arbitration before the Sunday deadline. The filing ends his eligibility to sign an offer sheet from another NHL team.
Fox NewsThe Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year offer sheet valued at $18 million per year to an Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent. The Ducks have until Friday to match the offer or receive draft-pick compensation.
supermarketnews.comThe team launched a website allowing fans to submit designs for the next alternate uniform. The winner will attend the 2027-28 season debut of the selected jersey.
abcnews.go.comThe Anaheim Ducks re-signed a 22-year-old defenseman to a five-year contract extension worth $36 million. The deal carries a $7.2 million average annual value against the salary cap.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Toronto Maple Leafs signed the top selection from the 2026 NHL draft to a three-year entry-level deal. The signing occurred one week after the draft in Buffalo, New York.
Forward Chase Stillman agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old St. Louis native had been released by the Vancouver Canucks organization last month.
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million deal on Saturday. The 24-year-old forward was acquired from the Dallas Stars three days earlier along with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. The contract carries a $5.5 million annual salary cap hit.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $18 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson. The Ducks have until the end of the exclusive negotiating window to match or let the player depart for four first-round draft picks.
abcnews.go.comThe Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract with an $8.5 million salary cap hit. Carlson had spent 17 seasons with the Washington Capitals before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks last season.
forbes.comThe New York Rangers announced Friday that Quentin Dolan, 32, has assumed the roles of president, COO and alternate governor for the team and its AHL affiliate. James Dolan, 71, is stepping back from daily responsibilities while retaining oversight. Chris Drury will continue hock…
abcnews.go.comThe Washington Capitals added several players through trades and free agency this offseason. Alex Ovechkin later announced he will return for a 22nd season.
globalnews.caThe 36-year-old goaltender agreed to a $2.75 million deal on July 1 with a $1 million salary cap hit. Andersen helped the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup last season.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames on Thursday. The Flames received defenseman Jake Middleton and three draft picks in return.
jns.orgThe Dallas Stars announced Friday that their captain has agreed to a one-year deal worth a base salary of $850,000 plus up to $1,150,000 in performance bonuses. The agreement marks his 18th season with the franchise.
The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson on Friday. The deal carries an $18 million average annual value. Anaheim has seven days to match or surrender the 21-year-old player and receive four first-round draft pick…
ESPNThe Edmonton Oilers traded 31-year-old defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2026. In return, Edmonton acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp while reducing its payroll.
sportsnet.caThe Toronto Maple Leafs signed veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year deal averaging about $7 million per season. Bobrovsky, who turns 38 before next season, had been unable to reach terms with the Florida Panthers.
espn.comZach Werenski stated he wants to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets and win there. The announcement follows trade discussions and a vetoed deal with the Dallas Stars.
Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals on July 2, 2026, for his 22nd NHL season. The incentive-laden contract carries a $4.25 million average annual value and could reach $9 million if performance bonuses are met.
forbes.comThe Tampa Bay Lightning signed a veteran defenseman to a two-year contract worth $8.5 million annually. The team also added two forwards and traded one player for a goaltender.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Los Angeles Kings added forward Erik Haula on a two-year contract and re-signed Scott Laughton to a three-year extension on July 1. The moves followed earlier signings of Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry to one-year deals.
jns.orgThe Dallas Stars still hope to sign their unsigned restricted free agent forward after a sign-and-trade deal fell through. General manager Jim Nill said the team remains in contact with the player’s representatives.
winnipegfreepress.comFrederik Andersen agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on the first day of NHL free agency. The deal carries a $1 million salary cap hit and up to $1.8 million in performance bonuses.
winnipegfreepress.comChris Patrick stated July 1 that Washington still has cap space and roster spots available despite recent additions. Ovechkin, an unrestricted free agent turning 41 in September, has not decided on a 22nd season.
espn.comSeveral high-profile NHL players remain available on the second day of free agency. The league's salary cap rose to a record $104 million this offseason.
reviewjournal.comThe New York Rangers agreed to send forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth on July 1, 2026. They received defenseman Sean Durzi, prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick in return. Trocheck has three seasons left on his contract.
espn.comDillon Dube agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The signing marks the second NHL deal for a player acquitted in the 2018 World Junior case since the trial concluded.
espn.comThe Washington Capitals signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million deal and defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. Both signings were announced July 1, 2026. ESPN reported the terms and player backgrounds.
espn.comThe 32-year-old defenseman agreed to terms worth $8.25 million annually after helping the Anaheim Ducks reach the playoffs. San Jose missed the postseason by four points last season.
reviewjournal.comThe Vegas Golden Knights reached a seven-year agreement with defenseman Rasmus Andersson on Wednesday. The deal carries an $8.5 million annual salary cap hit.
espn.comGoalie Sergei Bobrovsky agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs after failing to reach terms with the Florida Panthers. The contract carries a $7 million average annual value and runs through his age-40 season.
nypost.comThe team signed a goaltender to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The signing provides depth while another netminder recovers from knee surgeries.
winnipegfreepress.comThe San Jose Sharks signed free-agent forward Mason Marchment to a five-year deal worth approximately $35 million. The contract carries an average annual value of about $7 million per season.
abcnews.go.comJaden Schwartz agreed to a three-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. The 34-year-old winger previously won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and spent five seasons with the Seattle Kraken.
espn.comThe Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract. Mikheyev, 31, joins from the Chicago Blackhawks after entering unrestricted free agency this summer.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Detroit Red Wings reached agreement on a two-year, $5 million contract with forward Viktor Arvidsson. Arvidsson recorded 25 goals and 54 points in 69 games last season.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Winnipeg Jets signed a free-agent goaltender to a two-year deal worth $3.75 million annually against the salary cap. The signing adds to speculation that the team's primary starter may be traded.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Montreal Canadiens signed 20-year-old winger Ivan Demidov to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million. The deal begins in the 2027-28 season after he led NHL rookies in scoring last year.
slate.comThree trades moved wingers between clubs ahead of free agency. Teams exchanged players, draft picks, and salary-cap space in separate deals.
New York PostThe Rangers acquired veteran goalie Joonas Korpisalo from the Bruins for a 2028 fourth-round pick and forward prospect Kalle Vaisanen. Korpisalo is expected to compete with Dylan Garand for the backup role behind Igor Shesterkin.
espn.comSeveral clubs agreed to contracts with available players on the first day of free agency. Deals ranged from two-year pacts to five-year agreements worth up to $35 million.