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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.
Sergei Bobrovsky's three‑year deal with Toronto and a series of high‑profile signings reshape the NHL landscape ahead of the new season.
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.
Trevor van Riemsdyk signs an $8 million, two‑year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his championship experience and defensive reliability to a team eager to end a three‑year playoff absence.
The Colorado Avalanche are scouting cost‑effective forwards who could complement their roster, with veteran left wing Jonathan Drouin, goal‑scoring right wing Patrik Laine and versatile center Philipp Kurashev emerging as plausible targets.
At just 18, Alofa Tunoa (Noa) Ta’amu joins the Winnipeg Jets after a remarkable draft journey shaped by family encouragement and a physical, hard‑nosed style that scouts say could redefine representation for Pacific Islanders in hockey.
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.
The Florida Panthers enter the NHL's free‑agency window with a clear priority: securing a true No. 1 goaltender before the market opens on Wednesday at noon. After a season that left them just shy of the Stanley Cup final, the club finds itself squeezed by a $104 million salary cap that permits only a modest $5.8 million in available space, though the league's offseason over‑age provision allows a 10 percent stretch.
Detroit’s general manager is exploring experienced AHL‑ready goalies to complement Michal Postava’s promising rookie showing, aiming for a tandem that can mentor the team’s next prospect.
The Winnipeg Jets acquire defenseman Jack St. Ivany from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward David Gustafsson, a move that could reshape both rosters.
Three Bemidji State University players receive NHL development camp invitations, highlighting a promising pipeline of talent from the university to the professional ranks.
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.
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 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented mix of cultural backgrounds, with first‑overall selection Gavin McKenna and other notable prospects making history.
ESPN gave the Seattle Kraken scant coverage during the NHL draft in Buffalo, opting to interview last year's top pick instead of the new selection, and the player's brief Canadian TV interview highlighted a stark contrast with other franchises.
Freshman forward Zach Wooten was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, extending Wisconsin’s record of consecutive seasons with a drafted player.
Three Sun Devil players hear their names called in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, marking historic milestones for the program.
Logan Parsons, the Providence College net‑minder, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets after a standout rookie season that included a 13‑5 record, a .922 save percentage and a 2.05 goals‑against average.
Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.
Winnipeg selected Swedish center Viggo Björck with the eighth pick, praising his skill, character and potential to become a top‑six forward.
The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the 22nd overall pick and several later selections, with GM Kyle Dubas actively seeking to trade up ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The first day of the NHL Draft saw the New York Islanders re‑sign Tony DeAngelo, inquiries about Mathew Barzal, and a series of goalie and forward moves that set the stage for the evening’s selections.
With high‑profile offers on the table and veteran players eyeing new destinations, the NHL offseason trade market is poised for major shifts before the upcoming draft.
The 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up with Gavin McKenna expected to go first overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while blockbuster trades and expansion talks dominate the conversation.