Poor Joel Nystrom. 

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been the most active general manager in the league this summer, using optimization concepts to revamp the entire organization.

The Anaheim Ducks matched an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers to re-sign center Leo Carlsson, ending speculation about the young player’s future. The deal makes Carlsson the NHL’s highest-paid player on an average annual value basis at $18 million.

Devils captain Nico Hischier helped save a family with 2 young children after noticing their raft was in danger

Tom Dundon put his wife and kids’ names on the Stanley Cup, and some Hurricanes players like Joel Nystrom were left off the engraving entirely.

Leo Carlsson will officially remain a Duck.

Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the women’s hockey great spent eight seasons working in the NHL team’s front office.

The Chicago Blackhawks received some tough news on an injury to franchise center Connor Bedard after the young star underwent surgery this offseason on his left shoulder. Bedard is expected to be out for about four months after the procedure, which leaves some question marks heading into the start of the upcoming NHL season.

The team launched an online portal, islesjerseybuilder.com, where diehards can begin with a jersey-style layout in familiar formats like the 1990s-revived fisherman wave and classic NYI style. 

The Utah Mammoth have matched New Jersey’s offer sheet to Barrett Hayton and signed the 26-year-old center to a $4.775 million contract for next season.

Giroux, 38, who has been with Ottawa since 2022, put up 49 points while playing in all 82 games for the third time in the last four seasons.

Ottawa icon understands emotions stirred up by joining rival Toronto’s staff

Hall of Famer Daniel Alfredsson leaves the Ottawa Senators coaching staff to become associate head coach for bitter rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Hearst, Ontario, native played the past four seasons with the Senators.

Several familiar names still available with market open

Alex Ovechkin made the decision to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd season on July 1, clearly pleased with the offseason moves the team made.

22-year-old defenseman was restricted free agent, acquired in trade with Devils

The Philadelphia Flyers are a bit clearer on the contract situation for Trevor Zegras, as the restricted free agent officially filed for salary arbitration before the NHL deadline. The move gives a timetable for negotiations but keeps open the possibility of a negotiated extension before a hearing is held.

Acquisitions of Kyrou, Tuch, Jenner made it easier for forward to agree to play 22nd NHL season

22-year-old defenseman was restricted free agent, had 22 points last season

The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.

Forward was restricted free agent after being acquired in trade with Dallas

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed restricted free agent defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year, $3.1 million contract that carries a cap hit of $1.55 million.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie and top 2026 NHL draft pick Gavin McKenna is officially switching his jersey number following overlap with newly-signed Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

Dallas captain returns for 18th NHL season, had 36 points in 60 games in 2025-26

If the Islanders’ Isaiah George needed validation, Mathieu Darche and Peter DeBoer just provided plenty.

The New York Islanders may not be finished reshaping their roster this offseason, and unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine has emerged as an intriguing option. While no deal has been reported, analysts believe the 28-year-old winger could address one of New York’s biggest weaknesses after missing the NHL playoffs for a second straight season. Speaking…

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier and Macklin Celebrini’s camp have yet to commence contract extension talks

Ovechkin won’t be riding into the sunset just yet.

Veteran defenseman signs 2-year deal after hitting open market for 1st time

Matthew Schaefer’s getting a shake-up.

Haven’t you heard? This is a retool. 

Defenseman can become unrestricted free agent after 2027-28 season

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $8.5 million. This move comes in the wake of the Lightning lo

The move closed a major chapter for the Edmonton Oilers, who drafted Nurse in the first round in 2013 and saw him develop into one of the franchise’s most important defensemen. It also gave Edmonton immediate salary-cap flexibility, which made the trade one of the biggest NHL updates of the offseason.

Former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy went with Adin Hill as his goaltender for the final stretch this past season.

Alexander Ovechkin signed a one-year deal worth a $4.25 million cap hit, taking a 50% pay cut that gives the Washington Capitals key roster flexibility.

Everything the Islanders did was aimed not at building a playoff-contending roster for next season, but a Cup-contending roster in 2028 and beyond.

His time on Broadway is over.

Veteran defenseman John Carlson is on the move again after helping the Anaheim Ducks reach the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Blueshirts added a right wing who has surpassed 30 points in each of his last nine seasons to a forward pool in need of more consistent producers.

Bobrovsky, 37, exits Florida in free agency, after leading the Panthers to three consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances.

Hours before Anders Lee signed with the Mammoth and drastically changed the outlook of the Islanders roster, Isles general manager Mathieu Darche took a flier on an intriguing forward with plenty o…

The captain is staying in Newark.

Talk of defenseman seeking to leave Columbus ‘blown out of proportion’

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a $75 million, six-year contract extension with his new team.

Defenseman has 4 seasons remaining on contract; Edmonton also receives Sharp rights

At nearly 38, Bobrovsky is a two-time Cup champion and leaves Florida to fill what’s been a long-unaddressed need in Toronto.

Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski prefers to be traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.

The goaltending musical chairs have stopped at a critical moment. The New Jersey Devils are sending goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers. It’s a big change to the makeup of the Panthers, who had already responded to a wasted season with the additions of Brady Tkachuk and (presumably) free agent Radko Gudas.