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Dan Vladar Inks Five-Year Extension With Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has signed a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension. He has one more season remaining on a two-year, $6.7 million contract, but the team has decided to reward Vladar after a very good 2025-26 campaign. "Dan exceeded expectations last year," general manager Daniel Briere said. "Not just on the ice but also off the ice too. Tremendous leader, tremendous human being. The way he interacted in the room with the guys, the way he found a way to get them going and wanted more. ... It's more than his play on the ice." Vladar made a career-high 51 starts, going 29-14-7. While he failed to record a shutout, the 28-year-old Czechia netminder allowed only 2.42 goals with a .906 save percentage. Vladar's .937 save percentage at five-on-five was tied for the league lead. He'll be a popular pick in fantasy drafts in the fall.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Dak Prescott a Threat to Throw for 5,000 Yards in 2026?
ESPN's Ben Solak thinks that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a chance to become the 10th QB to throw for 5,000 yards in a season in 2026. The feat has been accomplished 14 different times by nine different signal-callers -- Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino, Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert, and Jameis Winston. Mahomes was the most recent to do it in 2022. Prescott averaged 306.4 yards per game in 2019 and came just 100 yards shy of the 5,000-yard mark in 16 games. Dallas' offense played fast that year under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, and they were an up-tempo offense last year under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, too. Prescott had a career-high 600 pass attempts in 2025, and the volume should once again be there in 2026 with not much changed about the offense under Schottenheimer. In addition to volume in the passing game, Prescott has one of the best one-two punches in the league at WR in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Prescott lacks rushing upside, but his passing volume alone in an explosive offense makes him a low-end QB1 target in fantasy.
Source: ESPN.com - Ben Solak
Source: ESPN.com - Ben Solak
Eetu Luostarinen Signs Eight-Year, $40 Million Extension With Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen has received a major pay bump, signing an eight-year, $40 million contract extension with the team. He will finish a three-year, $9 million deal in 2026-27. The 27-year-old Finnish forward has skated six seasons with the Panthers, notching 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 73 appearances last term. He also had 107 SOG and 121 hits. Luostarinen has been used throughout the lineup, fitting in seamlessly and making solid contributions at both ends of the ice, though his fantasy value isn't very high.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Mookie Betts Dealing With Wrist Soreness
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (wrist) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Athletics due to wrist soreness, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. The Dodgers are "erring on the side of caution" for now, manager Dave Roberts said. With Betts sitting out, veteran Miguel Rojas made the start at the 6 and was hitting eighth versus A's right-hander J.T. Ginn in the series finale in Sacramento. Betts' injury doesn't appear to be anything serious enough to threaten sending him to the injured list, but fantasy managers will want to check back on Thursday to see if he's active for the series opener on Thursday at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers will also be hoping that the former MVP's wrist injury won't slow him down at the plate after he hit .290 (31-for-107) with five home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored, and a stolen base in 26 games (115 plate appearances) during June. The eight-time All-Star has played in only 51 games in 2026 in his 13th year in the league and has hit a mediocre .244/.30/.444 with a .744 OPS, 11 homers, 28 RBI, 31 runs, and one steal in 223 plate appearances.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Nicholas Paul Shipped to Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Nicholas Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday in exchange for goaltender Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 third-round pick. Paul returns to Ontario after starting his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators. The Lightning decided to cut ties with Paul after his performance declined in 2025-26. Coming off back-to-back 40-point campaigns, Paul managed only 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 51 games. Paul has three years remaining on his contract, which carries a $3.15 million cap hit. The 31-year-old doesn't have much fantasy value, but he could do a decent job for the Maple Leafs on the third line.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Viktor Arvidsson Moves to Detroit
Winger Viktor Arvidsson signed a two-year, $10 million pact with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The Swedish veteran will start a fourth season with a fourth different team. He spent the 2025-26 campaign in Boston, scoring 25 goals and 54 points in 69 games. It was an impressive bounce-back season for Arvidsson, who managed just 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists) in 67 outings with the Edmonton Oilers the previous year. Arvidsson has scored over 200 goals during his 14-year NHL career and could be a top-six option for the Red Wings, making him worth watching for fantasy managers.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Islanders Pick Up Matias Maccelli on One-Year Contract
The New York Islanders bolstered their offense by signing winger Matias Maccelli on the first day of free agency. He was signed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Maccelli was available as an unrestricted free agent after the Toronto Maple Leafs declined to issue him his $4.11 million qualifying offer. 12 months ago, Toronto acquired Maccelli in a trade with the Utah Mammoth. He was quiet for most of the campaign, tallying 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) in 70 games. Maccelli flirted with a 60-point season just a couple of years ago, and he could be a very smart signing for the Islanders if he can get near that level again.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Oilers Snap Up Frederik Andersen
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Danish veteran will have a $1 million base salary, with the deal potentially reaching $2.8 million in performance-related bonuses. Playing behind a rock-solid Carolina defense, Andersen posted a 13-2 record, a 1.89 goals-against average, and a .910 save percentage in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, he lost his spot in the Finals to Brandon Bussi for the last couple of games. Andersen's regular-season form was also inconsistent. In Edmonton, he will compete for playing time with Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi, who was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Rasmus Andersson Stays in Vegas on Seven-Year Deal
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson has agreed to a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension, ESPN's Ryan S. Clark reports. Andersson played the previous six seasons on a $27.3 million deal, skating with the Calgary Flames before moving to Vegas in January. He recorded 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists), 66 SOG, and 59 blocks in 33 appearances with the Golden Knights. While Andersson's usage took a hit in Vegas, he remained productive on both ends of the ice. His two-way ability makes Andersson an outstanding fantasy option.
Source: Ryan S. Clark
Source: Ryan S. Clark
Leaky Black Waived by Washington
The Washington Wizards have waived forward Leaky Black on Wednesday. Black averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes across 15 regular-season contests during the 2025-26 campaign. He was on a two-way deal with the Wizards and has spent most of his career in the G League. The 27-year-old will likely draw interest from some other teams and could land a new role this offseason.
Source: WIzards PR
Source: WIzards PR
AJ Johnson Traded to Grizzlies
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two second-round picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward/center Santi Aldama (knee). The 21-year-old will get a fresh start in Memphis and could see an expanded opportunity as the Grizzlies begin a rebuild following the trade of star guard Ja Morant (elbow) to Portland earlier this week.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Andrei Kuzmenko Joins Penguins on One-Year Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed winger Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year, $5 million contract on Wednesday. He will join Sidney Crosby's crew after spending a season and a half with the Los Angeles Kings. In 2025-26, Kuzmenko totaled 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 52 games, missing the final couple of months due to a torn meniscus. Unfortunately, Kuzmenko has regularly disappointed fantasy managers. Since his 74-point debut campaign in 2022-23 with the Vancouver Canucks, the Russian forward has scored only 108 points. He has bounced around several teams, which isn't easy for any player.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Will Smith Not Expected to Return Before All-Star Break
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he expects catcher Will Smith (neck) to be out until after the All-Star break in mid-July, according to Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times. Smith has been on the 10-day injured list since June 11 with inflammation in his neck, and a cortisone injection didn't really help matters. It's been frustrating for the Dodgers and for Smith's fantasy managers, as the Dodgers initially were saying that they didn't even think Smith would land on the IL when his neck injury first popped up. L.A. has the luxury of having a huge lead in the National League West division, so they won't rush any of their injured regulars back before they are ready. Hopefully, the 31-year-old veteran backstop will be ready shortly after the All-Star break. In the meantime, Dalton Rushing will continue to serve as the Dodgers' primary catcher. Smith has been a disappointment in the first half of 2026, slashing .249/.338/.382 with a .720 OPS, six homers, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored in his 173 at-bats, but he should still be stashed in all fantasy formats as the starting catcher for the best team in baseball when he's healthy.
Source: The Los Angeles Times - Bill Shaikin
Source: The Los Angeles Times - Bill Shaikin
Mats Zuccarello Agrees to One-Year Deal With Kings
Right wing Mats Zuccarello has joined the Los Angeles Kings for the 2026-27 NHL campaign. After seven years with the Minnesota Wild, Zuccarello signed a one-year contract with the Kings. He will have a base salary of $1 million, but the Norwegian veteran could earn up to an additional $5.5 million in performance bonuses. Although Zuccarello celebrated his 38th birthday in September, he performed at a high level, averaging nearly a point per game in 2025-26. In 59 outings, Zuccarello posted 15 goals and 39 assists. As a talented playmaker, Zuccarello appears to be an excellent addition to a Kings team that struggled to score goals last season.
Source: Los Angeles Kings
Source: Los Angeles Kings
Santi Aldama Moves to Dallas
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies traded forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick, and two second-round picks. Aldama's 2025-26 campaign ended abruptly due to a right knee injury, and he underwent an arthroscopic procedure in mid-March. Before suffering the season-ending knee injury, Aldama averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 combined steals and blocks in 27.9 minutes per game across 43 regular-season contests (11 starts). Despite the setback, Aldama is expected to be fully recovered by training camp and should compete for a role in Dallas' frontcourt rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jack Roslovic Signs With Maple Leafs for Two Years
Forward Jack Roslovic has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year, $8 million contract. The Maple Leafs are already his fifth team since the 2023-24 campaign. Roslovic spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers, contributing 21 goals and 15 assists in 68 appearances. He has recorded six consecutive 30-point campaigns, scoring 20 goals in back-to-back years. Impressively, only five of Roslovic's 43 goals over the past two seasons have come on the power play. He'll be a solid pickup for the Maple Leafs if he can maintain his level of play.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Flyers Sign Tyson Foerster to Eight-Year Extension
Philadelphia Flyers left wing Tyson Foerster has committed his long-term future to the team, signing an eight-year, $56.8 million contract extension. His average salary will nearly double, as Foerster will complete a contract with a $3.75 million cap hit next season. Foerster is an exciting talent, but health issues limited him to 29 appearances in 2025-26. He tallied 13 goals and 17 points. In 10 playoff outings, Foerster managed just one goal and no assists. It was a tough year for the 24-year-old, but the Flyers expect Foerster to bounce back. General manager Daniel Brier noted that the team has "a great deal of confidence" in him.
Source: Philadelphia Flyers
Source: Philadelphia Flyers
Brent Rooker to Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (knee) is scheduled to have season-ending surgery to address cartilage in his left knee, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Rooker was having his knee checked by doctors at Stanford University on Tuesday, and apparently they didn't like what they saw after the A's initially put the right-handed slugger on the injured list in early June with what they called a bone bruise in his knee. The 31-year-old will now miss the rest of the 2026 campaign due to a torn cartilage in his knee. It's a crushing blow for Rooker's fantasy managers after he got off to a rough start to the season with a .200/.281/.389 slash line with a .670 OPS, 10 homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his 180 at-bats. In single-year fantasy leagues, managers can now cut ties with Rooker and send him to the waiver wire in search of a replacement. Going forward, the left-handed-hitting Jonah Heim should continue to serve as the A's primary designated hitter against right-handed pitchers.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Mason Marchment Takes his Talents to San Jose
Left wing Mason Marchment will kick off the 2026-27 NHL campaign as a member of the San Jose Sharks, signing a five-year, $33.75 million contract with the team as an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. Marchment, whose father, Bryan, also played for the Sharks, secured a long-term deal on the open market after splitting the 2025-26 campaign between the Seattle Kraken and Columbus Blue Jackets. He tallied 45 points (19 goals, 26 assists) in 68 games, including 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) in 39 outings after switching teams. Time will tell whether Marchment can replicate his end-of-season form in San Jose. He'll have plenty of exciting offensive talent around him, with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Michael Misa.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Willy Adames Still Sitting Due to Back Injury
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (back) remains sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, per MLB.com. Christian Koss, who was called up from Triple-A Sacramento, will make the start at the 6 and bat ninth for the Gigantes against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. The left side of San Fran's defense is hurting with Adames banged up, and they just placed third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal strain. With Schmitt moving over to the hot corner with Chapman sidelined, Koss could see regular playing time to close out the first half of the season if Adames follows Chapman to the IL with his back injury. The 30-year-old Adames has struck out 27.8% of the time, his highest strikeout rate since 2021 with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, and he's only getting on base at a .275 clip. However, when he does make contact, it's usually loud, and he's up to 14 long balls through 81 games in 2026 in his second year in the Bay Area. Adames isn't running this year either (just one steal), so he's mostly a one-dimensional power threat at shortstop.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jacob Trouba Inks Four-Year, $33 Million Deal With Sharks
Defenseman Jacob Trouba is on the move again, agreeing to a four-year, $33 million contract with the San Jose Sharks. He spent only one full season with the Anaheim Ducks, becoming an unrestricted free agent after registering 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists), 166 SOG, 149 blocks, and 143 hits in 81 outings. San Jose invested heavily on the blue line as free agency began on Wednesday. Trouba will be expected to lead the defense in 2026-27 as a player capable of contributing in all situations.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Matt Chapman Heads to Injured List With Abdominal Strain
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen) is heading to the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to an abdominal strain that he suffered while making a play at third base in Tuesday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. The Giants called up infielder Christian Koss from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. With Chapman now likely out through the All-Star break, Casey Schmitt is expected to see most of the playing time at the hot corner in San Fran. He's starting at third and batting second for Wednesday's contest in Arizona versus D-backs right-hander Zac Gallen. The left side of the Giants' infield is currently hurting, with shortstop Willy Adames (back) also missing the last several games due to injury. Chapman heads to the IL with a disappointing .235/.324/.368 slash line with a .692 OPS and seven home runs, but he has added 42 RBI and 35 runs scored in his 307 at-bats.
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
Boone Jenner Moves to Washington
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract. Jenner will move to D.C. after spending his entire 13-year NHL career with the Blue Jackets, who named him captain in 2021. The 33-year-old has struggled with health issues in recent years but remains a solid player. He appeared in 67 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists), 132 SOG, and 147 hits. Jenner joins a revamped frontline in Washington after Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch were recently added. The team could even have Alex Ovechkin back for another year, making it a highly talented offense.
Source: Washington Capitals
Source: Washington Capitals
Paul George Lands in Boston
The Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. George has reached the 70-game mark just one time in the last seven seasons. A fresh start in Boston will give the 36-year-old veteran forward a chance to team up with Jayson Tatum during the 2026-27 campaign. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes per outing over 37 regular-season games last season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Anders Lee Links Up With Mammoth
Left wing Anders Lee has signed a three-year, $16.2 million contract with the Utah Mammoth. He was an unrestricted free agent after leaving the New York Islanders. Lee will turn 36 on Friday but has shown he can still be an impactful player in the NHL. Despite being limited to 15:38 of ice time per game in 2025-26, he posted 19 goals and 23 assists in 82 contests. In 14 NHL seasons, Lee has scored at least 20 goals nine times. On his new team, Lee should have no shortage of scoring chances, as only nine teams averaged more goals than Utah (3.27) last season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Mammoth Acquire Vincent Trocheck From Rangers
Center Vincent Trocheck will start his 14th NHL campaign with the Utah Mammoth. The veteran forward was acquired from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick. Trocheck has just completed the fourth season of a seven-year, $39.375 million contract. He tallied 53 points (16 goals, 37 assists) in 67 games, averaging 2.88 hits per game. At his new club, Trocheck hopes to record his sixth consecutive 50-point campaign, joining an exciting frontline that includes Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jaylen Brown Traded to Philadelphia
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Boston Celtics traded guard/forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks on Wednesday. The five-time NBA All-Star will join Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia. He is coming off a career-best season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 71 regular-season contests. Despite landing on a loaded Sixers roster, Brown should be one of the team's primary offensive options moving forward.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Darnell Nurse Traded to Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and unsigned defenseman Zachary Sharp. Nurse, who turned 31 in February, is midway through an eight-year, $74 million contract. He had a down year in 2025-26, finishing with 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists), 164 SOG, 166 blocks, and 137 hits in 82 appearances. The Sharks have been active in the market and are expected to improve next season, which should boost Nurse's prospects for a bounce-back year.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Sergei Bobrovsky Joins Maple Leafs on Three-Year Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract. The Russian netminder will move to Canada after spending the last seven seasons with the Florida Panthers. Bobrovsky helped the Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025, but he struggled in 2025-26. Across 51 starts, Bobrovsky posted a 27-23-1 record with a 3.07 goals-against average and a career-low .877 save percentage. Still, Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner and will be a valuable addition to the Maple Leafs. His arrival spells trouble for Anthony Stolarz, who must settle for a backup role next season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Ivan Demidov Agrees to Eight-Year Extension With Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov has inked an eight-year, $73 million contract extension. The new contract will kick in next offseason when Demidov's entry-level contract has finished. Demidov had an excellent rookie campaign in 2025-26, leading all first-year players with 62 points (19 goals, 43 assists) in 82 games. He added nine points (three goals, six assists) in 19 postseason appearances. While Demidov slowed down late in the season, he's an exciting talent and is bound to become a fantasy stalwart for years to come.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
