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From Jack Drury’s Predators contract to Darnell Nurse’s trade list, the latest moves across the league hint at a volatile summer and a fresh competitive landscape.
The Minnesota Wild are working to bring back defenseman Quinn Hughes on a three‑year deal, a move that aligns with the end of his brother’s contract and aims to maximize the club’s championship window amid a rising salary cap.
Ryan Miller swapped courtroom arguments for contract negotiations, turning his legal training into a strategic asset for the St. Louis Blues
Minnesota topped the nation with a dozen players chosen in the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting a deep reservoir of home‑grown talent that will soon wear NHL jerseys across the continent.
The Boston Bruins have already shuffled their roster, sending Fabian Lysell to the Avalanche, and now attention turns to three key players whose futures hang in the balance.
The Avalanche have revealed the lineup for their upcoming development camp, highlighting drafted players, camp invites and a few notable absences, while new signing Ilya Novosyolov prepares to make his first appearance.
Colorado’s cap constraints forced the departure of centerman Jack Drury, who was traded to Nashville in exchange for Nic Roy and Fedor Svechkov. The Predators secured Drury’s services with a five‑year, $4.5 million average annual value agreement that guarantees no‑trade protection during the second and third seasons. The move underscores a broader realignment within the Avalanche organization, which also retained key players such as Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Jack Drury to a five‑year, $22.5 million contract, a move that follows his recent acquisition from the Colorado Avalanche and bolsters the team’s center depth.
Nashville’s agreement with the 27‑year‑old forward secures a key centre known for elite face‑off percentages and a deep hockey lineage.
The Avalanche announced a 27‑player roster for their 2026 Development Camp, set to run from June 30 to July 2 at the Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colorado, and open to the public.
The Nittany Lions secure two top prospects, Egor Shilov and Ryder Fetterolf, who will debut in the 2026‑27 season, bolstering the roster with NHL‑drafted skill and award‑winning goaltending.
Ohio State’s men’s hockey program, after missing the NCAA tournament last year, is poised for a resurgence as four of its recent draftees prepare to join the roster while still in college.
The San Jose Sharks have expressed strong interest in acquiring Zach Werenski, while their draft pool and player moves add depth to a busy offseason.
The Avalanche concluded a productive second day of the draft, making nine selections while navigating trades and contract talks that ripple across the league.
The Colorado Avalanche made nine picks at the 2026 NHL Draft, spanning defensemen, forwards and goaltenders, while leveraging trades to add prospects like Cole Tuminaro and Tobias Tvrznik.
Colorado selected Beckett Hamilton in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft, a move facilitated by a trade with the Nashville Predators, highlighting the team’s focus on adding depth and offensive upside.
The Colorado Avalanche sent forward Ivan Ivan to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Swedish forward Fabian Lysell, a move that could influence both teams' rosters ahead of the new season.
The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their 2026 draft selections with eight new faces, extending a class that already began with Egor Shilov’s second‑round pick.
The Boston Bruins sent forward Fabian Lysell to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for 23‑year‑old Czech forward Ivan Ivan during the sixth round of the NHL Draft, a move that reshapes roster depth for both teams.
Cole Tuminaro’s selection 140th overall marks a milestone for Cornell hockey, highlighting the program’s sustained pipeline to the NHL and his academic achievements.
The Avalanche tied a franchise draft record by selecting nine players, spanning defense, forward and goaltender positions, each bringing distinct achievements and pathways to the professional ranks.
The Hurricanes have traded a sixth‑round pick and prospect Kyle Masters to the Ducks for the rights to John Carlson, who will have a short window to negotiate before July 1.
The Colorado Avalanche have added forward Fabian Lysell from Boston in exchange for Ivan Ivan, a move that bolsters the team's depth and adds a proven scorer from the AHL.
The Colorado Avalanche selected center Egor Shilov in the second round of the NHL Draft, a move that ties his development to a future at Penn State.