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Corey Perry Returns to L.A.
Right wing Corey Perry will start another season with the Los Angeles Kings, returning to the team on a one-year, $1 million contract. He can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Perry also started the 2025-26 campaign with the Kings, but he was shipped to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the trade deadline for a second-round pick. For a player who turned 41 in May, Perry had a strong year, with 37 points (17 goals, 20 assists) in 72 games. The 2011 MVP has scored more points in only one season this decade. In 2026-27, Perry will aim to reach 1,000 career points. He currently sits on 972 points (465 goals, 507 assists) through 1,464 career games.
Source: Los Angeles Kings
Source: Los Angeles Kings
Lightning Sign Ilya Mikheyev to Four-Year Contract
Winger Ilya Mikheyev has linked up with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $15.4 million contract. He joins a contender after spending two seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last term, Mikheyev had his best NHL campaign, amassing 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) in 77 games. Impressively, he held a positive plus/minus on a team that finished with the second-worst record in the league. Mikheyev is a versatile forward who can do various jobs for the Lightning, though he's unlikely to spend much time in the top six. For that reason, his real-life value outweighs his fantasy hockey appeal.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Stuart Skinner Moves to Winnipeg on Two-Year Deal
Goaltender Stuart Skinner agreed to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million with the Winnipeg Jets as an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. The former Oiler will return to Canada after finishing the 2025-26 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Skinner had a 23-17-9 record in his sixth NHL campaign, allowing 2.92 goals with a .888 save percentage and two shutouts. With longtime No. 1 Connor Hellebuyck likely leaving the Jets this offseason, Skinner could have the opportunity to secure the starting job in Winnipeg. However, his inconsistent play makes him hard to trust in fantasy hockey.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
John Carlson Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Lightning
Defenseman John Carlson has signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last week, the Anaheim Ducks traded Carlson's rights to the Carolina Hurricanes, but he couldn't reach a deal with the 2026 Stanley Cup champions. Instead, he will join another Eastern Conference powerhouse. While Carlson will turn 37 next season, his game has aged well. In 2025-26, Carlson recorded 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) in 71 games, marking the fifth-best offensive output of his 17-year NHL career. Due to the presence of Victor Hedman, Carlson's numbers will likely drop, but he should still enjoy a strong fantasy season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Oliver Bjorkstrand Joins Rangers on One-Year Pact
Winger Oliver Bjorkstrand has joined the New York Rangers on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. He was an unrestricted free agent after completing a five-year deal that had a $5.4 million cap hit. Bjorkstrand was a 20-goal scorer in each of his first four seasons of the deal, but he suffered a drop in form last term. In 80 appearances with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Bjorkstrand put up only 12 goals and 32 points. He could potentially have a larger role in New York, making him a bounce-back candidate. It's been only two seasons since Bjorkstrand posted his career-high of 59 points.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
