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After a stint on the bench during the playoffs, Olen Zellweger returned to action for the Sabres, praising the team’s quick, strategic play and his role alongside Owen Power.
The Avalanche will join five other NHL teams in a six‑team Rookie Faceoff event hosted by the San Jose Sharks, offering young talent a chance to make a strong impression before camp.
The Avalanche will participate in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff Tournament hosted by the San Jose Sharks, with matches scheduled for September 12, 13 and 15.
The Ducks will join the Sharks, Kings, Avalanche, Mammoth and Golden Knights in a tournament that runs from September 12‑15, with two games confirmed against Colorado and Los Angeles.
The Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman Travis Mitchell, a move that bolsters their blue-line depth and brings a proven AHL scorer back into the organization.
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract with forward Brett Leason, adding a 27‑year‑old who posted 44 AHL points last season and earned the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured John Carlson on a two-year, $17 million contract, hoping the experienced blueliner will shore up their defense and spark a playoff push.
The Chicago Blackhawks have locked in Bowen Byram with a new deal, added forward Cole Smith and defenseman Ian Cole, and extended qualifying offers to prospects including Connor Bedard, while making several moves elsewhere in the league.
John Carlson has signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, bringing his offensive firepower back to the Eastern Conference after a brief stint with the Anaheim Ducks.
Top contracts and player movements signal how AHL clubs are positioning themselves for competitive depth in the coming season
Judd Caulfield, a former Grand Forks Central and UND standout, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks, featuring NHL salaries of $850,000 and $900,000 and AHL pay of $175,000 and $250,000, while citing the appeal of San Diego’s climate as a mental reset.
The Ducks announced deals with Judd Caulfield, James Hamblin, Corey Schueneman and Jett Woo, each bringing a blend of NHL exposure and AHL productivity.
A.J. Greer signed a four‑year deal with the Ducks, citing the organization’s commitment, family‑friendly culture, and a chance to become a top‑nine player while continuing his mental‑health advocacy.
Veteran netminder Laurent Brossoit inks a 2026‑27 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, adding depth and playoff pedigree after a season lost to injury and a strong AHL showing with the San Jose Barracuda.
The Sharks lock in veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a $33 million, four‑year contract, adding physicality, leadership, and penalty‑killing depth to their blue line.
Recent blockbuster trades have re‑aligned rosters and sparked debate over which players will see their fantasy point totals surge or stall in the coming season.
After a breakout 2025-26 AHL season, Judd Caulfield inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks, promising to add depth and versatility to the roster as the club eyes a return to the playoffs.
The Buffalo Sabres have secured Olen Zellweger with a three-year, $9.3 million contract, finalizing a move that also involves restricted free agent Peyton Krebs.
A look at the latest moves, including Nashville’s acquisition of Bourque and Lyubushkin, Ottawa’s re‑signing of Cousins, and Florida’s high‑profile trades, reveals how teams are reshaping their rosters through the marketplace
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract with defenseman Olen Zellweger, a move that could reshape their blue‑line dynamics.
The NHL's free‑agency period opened at noon ET, sparking a flurry of trades and signings that could reshape the Boston Bruins' blue line and ripple across the league.
The opening of NHL free agency has triggered a cascade of player transactions, with the Avalanche seeking depth, the Panthers forming a new goaltending duo, and the Devils gaining assets while shedding contracts.
The NHL’s free‑agency period will open at 9 a.m. PT on July 1, and the San Jose Sharks find themselves at the center of a talent shuffle.
Veteran netminder Sergei Bobrovsky is poised to become an unrestricted free agent, drawing attention from contending clubs as the NHL's salary cap climbs to $104 million per team.