David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens have come to terms with restricted free agent Kirby Dach on Thursday, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year contract worth $3,6 million. With the deal, the Canadiens and Dach avoid reaching arbitration, as their meeting was set for July 30th. It was reported that the Canadiens had extended Dach to a two-way $4 million deal, which would have allowed the Canadiens to send him down to the AHL without the potential of losing Da

Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs made several significant roster moves heading into the 2026-27 season, but one acquisition stands above the rest, and it just happens to be the number one goaltender on the market, Sergei Bobrovsky. General manager John Chayka signed the veteran netminder to a three-year deal worth an average annual value of $7 million per season. At first glance, many may think to themselves that it is a lot of money and years to give a

Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images With the NHL offseason well underway, many of the biggest free agents have already found new homes. However, one notable name remains available, and while several teams have shown interest, it appears the perfect landing spot may have finally emerged. Patrick Kane has taken his time deciding where his next home will be, following another disappointing season with the Detroit Red Wings, where they miss

Photo credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Maple Leafs have entered the 2026 offseason needing a retool after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. Since taking over as general manager, John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin have wasted little time reshaping the roster to get the organization back into contention with seven major acquisitions on July 1st or before, including the likes of Sergei Bobrovsky, Nick Paul, Colton

Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs have made it no secret that they are looking to retool their roster heading into the 2026-27 season after failing to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade. Under new management in John Chayka and Mats Sundin, the duo have already made several splashes to get this team back in the right direction. One player who hasn't gained much attention in free agency that the Maple Leafs could begin t

Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the busiest teams to begin the 2026 offseason; however, they do not appear to be done, as they are looking to add another veteran right winger to their lineup. According to the Ottawa Sun, the Maple Leafs have gained interest in Claude Giroux and have begun conversations with Giroux's camp. "The Toronto Maple Leafs have also spoken with Giroux’s camp and remain keenly interested, while the Edmonton Oi

Getty Images The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their busy summer on Saturday, signing both Emil Andrae and Gavin McKenna to contracts ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Maple Leafs signed Andrae to a two-year $3.1 million deal, with an average annual value of $1.55 million. John Chayka and Mats Sundin acquired Andrae in a trade that sent former starting netminder Joseph Woll and depth defenceman Simon Benoit in exchange for Andrae, a 2026 third-round pick who the Maple Leafs se

Alan Dobbins/RMNB The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a major addition to their blue line, signing veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $17 million, bringing in one of the most experienced right-shot defenders available in free agency. The deal carries an average annual value of $8.5 million and locks Carlson into Tampa Bay through the 2027-28 season as the organization continues to retool its defensive core for another championship push. Carlson, 36, be

Alan Dobbins/RMNB Alex Ovechkin is running it back for another season. The Washington Capitals confirmed Thursday that the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer will return for the 2026-27 campaign after signing a one-year contract worth $4.25 million in average annual value, extending his legendary run in D.C. to a 22nd NHL season. The agreement includes a $1 million base salary paired with a $3.25 million signing bonus, along with performance incentives that could significantl

Bob Frid-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs have made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason, signing veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract worth $21 million, adding a proven Stanley Cup winner to stabilize their crease heading into the 2026-27 season. Bobrovsky joins Toronto after a decorated career that includes multiple Vezina Trophies and back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Florida Panthers. The move signals a clear push by the

Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens made one of the biggest signings on July 1st, and while it didn't come from anyone on the market, they signed young phenom Ivan Demidov to an eight-year $73.2 million deal, making sure he is locked up with the Canadiens ahead of the 2026-27 season. The deal has an average annual value of $9.15 million and begins during the 2027-28 season, solidifying Demidov as one of the core pieces of Montreal’s long-term plans. The

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The New Jersey Devils have made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason, signing captain Nico Hischier to a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension that will keep the franchise cornerstone in New Jersey through the 2031-32 season. The new contract carries an average annual value of $11.7 million and begins at the start of the 2027-28 campaign. The extension comes just one day after Hischier became eligible to sign a new deal and eliminates

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2026 offseason knowing change was necessary after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Under new general manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin, the organization has wasted little to no time reshaping the franchise in all facets of the game. Here's a complete look at everything the Maple Leafs have done so far to begin the 2026 offseason. A new era begins in the front office The

Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension that carries a $12.5 million annual cap hit. The deal will officially begin next summer, coming shortly after Chicago acquired Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in a blockbuster trade that sent the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft the other way. As part of the deal, Buffalo also received defenseman Louis Crevier and a future second-round pic

Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The Columbus Blue Jackets were left stunned earlier this week after defenseman Zach Werenski reportedly blocked a potential trade to the Dallas Stars, halting what would have been one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason. According to multiple reports, Columbus and Dallas had reached the framework of a deal that would have sent Werenski to Texas in exchange for a package centred around defenseman Thomas Harley, along with addition

Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images The Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with a significant early offseason setback after star winger Seth Jarvis underwent shoulder surgery, with the team confirming he is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. General manager Eric Tulsky announced that Jarvis is facing a recovery timeline of approximately four to six months following a procedure to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff. The injury is the same shoulder t

Mathew Tsang / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenseman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract extension, keeping one of the team's most reliable depth defensemen in Toronto through the 2027-28 season. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.35 million. Stecher became an unrestricted free agent following the 2025-26 season, but it did not take long for general manager John Chayka to bring the veteran blueliner back. Claimed off wa

Kevin Sousa/GettyImages The Toronto Maple Leafs continued reshaping their roster on Saturday, trading defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 73rd and 76th overall selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. Carlo appeared in 55 games for Toronto during the 2025-26 season, recording seven assists while serving as one of the team's shutdown defensemen before his season was cut short by injury. He finishes his Maple Leafs tenure having played 88 regular-season

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly listening to offers on the 2026 Norris Trophy winner, Zach Werenski, according to TSN NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun reports that Werenski is unlikely to sign an extension with the Blue Jackets, and his future with the organization remains up in the air. The Michigan native has two seasons remaining on his contract at $9.58 million, with a full no-movement clause through the 2026-27

Photo Credit: Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs made a franchise-defining move at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, selecting forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. McKenna spent the 2026 season in the NCAA playing at Penn State University in the Big Ten, where he produced 51 points, including 15 goals in 35 games. The Whitehorse native dominated the WHL before heading to the NCAA, where he recorded 129 points, scoring 41 goals in 56 games. McKenna, who has