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Offer Sheets Redefine NHL Power Dynamics as Salary Cap Soars

With the salary cap climbing and elite talent dwindling, NHL teams are turning to aggressive offer sheets. The resulting contracts are reshaping player valuations and forcing a reevaluation of draft‑pick compensation across the league.

Jul 6, 2026

Capitals Sign Jacob MacDonald to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The Washington Capitals have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who arrives after a record-setting season in the AHL where he captured the Eddie Shore Award and topped all AHL blueliners in goals.

Jul 6, 2026

Kathryn McLean Earns Mass Hockey’s Phil Zona Sportsmanship Award

Kathryn McLean, a recent Scituate High graduate, received Mass Hockey’s Phil Zona Sportsmanship Award for her selfless contributions to the Nowell/Scituate/Abington co‑op girls hockey program. She will pursue business management at Bryant University and plans to continue coaching hockey in the future.

Jul 6, 2026

Ducks Lock Up Mintyukov with $7.2M Extension as Cap Constraints Loom

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five‑year, $7.2 million‑per‑year contract, a move that eliminates restricted free‑agency risk but leaves the club with less than $10 million in cap space and a roster still full of unresolved questions.

Jul 6, 2026