July 11, 2025
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba in a trade with the Dallas Stars. Dallas received defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Dumba played only one season with the Stars, having moved to Texas as a free agent on a two-year, $7.5 million contract last summer. It was a quiet campaign for Dumba, who posted 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 60 blocks, and 70 hits in 63 outings. Dumba was a 50-point guy early in his career with the Minnesota Wild, but he has seen very little offensive success in recent years and is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 11, 2025
Florida Panthers winger Mackie Samoskevich has re-signed with the team for one year. According to reports, the deal is worth $775,000, the league minimum. Samoskevich enjoyed a decent rookie campaign in 2024-25, ranking 11th in scoring among first-year players with 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 72 outings. He also averaged 1.9 hits per game. During the playoffs, Samoskevich made only four appearances, but he should be a regular again in the Panthers lineup once the 2025-26 season begins.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 11, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson has signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the club. He was scheduled to hit free agency next summer before agreeing to a new deal with the Avalanche. Manson has spent three and a half seasons in Denver. He's had a difficult time with injuries and made only 48 appearances in 2024-25. Manson picked up 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) and had 105 hits during the campaign. From a fantasy perspective, Manson offers little, but he's been a reliable defenseman throughout his NHL career, and the Avalanche will be happy to keep him around.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 11, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard is set to make his NHL debut in 2025-26 after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the club. The Oilers acquired Howard on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for fellow forward prospect Sam O'Reilly. Howard is ready to make the jump to the big league after dominating in the NCAA. He won the 2025 Hobey Baker Award as the top college player and was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. During the campaign, Howard registered 26 goals and 52 points in 37 appearances. Howard could find immediate success on a high-scoring team like the Oilers, although he might also face some growing pains at the beginning of his NHL career.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 8, 2025
Forward Tyler Johnson has announced his retirement from the NHL. He made 747 regular-season appearances in the league, recording 193 goals and 433 points. Johnson became a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2011. The 5-foot-8 forward also suited up for the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins. Boston signed him to a one-year contract in November, but Johnson was waived after just a month and a half, limiting him to nine appearances in 2024-25.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain has agreed to a five-year, $21.25 million contract with the team. The two parties reached an agreement on a new deal a little over 24 hours after the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward. With the 2024-25 campaign, McBain completed a two-year, $3.2 million contract. The 25-year-old hit new heights on the offensive end by producing 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 82 games and finished sixth in the league with 291 hits. Fantasy managers can expect similar production from McBain next season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York has re-upped with the team, signing a five-year contract worth $25.75 million. He was a restricted free agent after completing a two-year, $3.2 million deal. York receives a big boost in salary with his new deal, but it could still end up being a favorable contract for the team, considering the rising salary cap. While the 24-year-old is seen as an important piece of the Flyers defense, York has only provided modest fantasy production during his time in the NHL. In 2024-25, he recorded 17 points (four goals, 13 assists), 65 shots, 126 blocks, and 60 hits in 66 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 6, 2025
Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (upper body) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall. "I actually talked to Sonny a few weeks ago and he feels good," Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said on Saturday. "He's preparing to be a player for us in training camp. He was doing some offseason traveling and then he's going to get back into skating a little earlier than he normally does and he was excited. He's ready to go." Milano only played three games for Washington in the 2024-25 season before landing on the shelf in November. In previous years, Milano has been a decent contributor in the NHL, recording 137 points (62 goals, 75 assists) in 313 career games. The 29-year-old is heading into the final season of a three-year $5.7 million deal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 6, 2025
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has re-signed with the team, agreeing to a two-year, $1.93 million pact. Dobes made his NHL debut during the 2024-25 campaign, posting a 7-4-3 record across 15 starts. He became the 13th goaltender in NHL history to go 5-0-0 in his first five career games, and only the fourth netminder born outside North America to accomplish this. Following his hot start, Dobes was inconsistent but still finished the season with solid numbers. He logged a 2.74 goals-against average with a .909 save percentage and one shutout. On July 1, Dobes became a restricted free agent, but the Canadiens now have him locked up for a couple of more years. The 24-year-old Czech will compete with Kaapo Kahkonen for the No. 2 spot behind Sam Montembeault in the Canadiens crease.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 6, 2025
Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the team on Saturday. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. The Capitals used a first-round pick on Lapierre in 2020 and gave him the third-line center spot for the start of 2024-25. However, Lapierre struggled in the role and didn't see any NHL action after the calendar was flipped. He finished the campaign with zero goals and eight assists across 27 games. In the AHL, Lapierre was a point-per-game player. Lapierre will hope to establish himself as a full-time NHLer next season but is unlikely to provide fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: PuckPedia
July 6, 2025
Seattle Kraken left wing Tye Kartye has re-signed with the team on a two-year, $2.5 million contract. The 24-year-old is set to start his third season with the Kraken after he was picked up as an undrafted free agent. Kartye has been a physical presence in the Kraken lineup, averaging close to four hits per game in 140 outings with the team. Offensively, he chipped in with six goals and seven assists in 63 games last season. While Kartye has been a good fit for Seattle, he offers no fantasy value because of his limited offensive arsenal.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 6, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov has signed a new two-year, $8.35 million contract with the team. He was a restricted free agent following a career year. In 73 outings, Voronkov posted 23 goals and 47 points with 154 shots on goal. His numbers included a team-high eight power-play goals and a stellar plus-17 rating. At 24, Voronkov is still relatively young and appears capable of further improvement in 2025-26. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell holds him in high regard, noting that Voronkov "has a chance to be a very special player."
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 4, 2025
Forward Christian Fischer has decided to hang up his skates. The 28-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL in an interview with The Athletic. "It's just more so a decision of moving on into another chapter of my life," Fischer said. "I wish there was a big reasoning why, but in the end, I'm very thankful for the career I had." The Chicago native added that he has a business opportunity in the golf industry. Fischer was the No. 32 pick in the 2015 draft and spent most of his NHL career with the Arizona Coyotes. He also had stints with the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets, posting 137 points (62 goals, 75 assists) in 523 regular-season appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 4, 2025
Goaltender Spencer Martin has signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. He will move overseas after making nine appearances with the Carolina Hurricanes last season. Martin earned seven starts and struggled, posting a 3-4-1 record with a 3.89 goals-against average and a .846 save percentage. The Oakville, Ontario native holds a 24-30-8 career record in the NHL. Since he turned 30 in June, it's possible Martin may not get a chance to add to his 66 NHL appearances. Carolina will continue to roll with Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov in the crease next season, with newly signed Cayden Primeau providing additional depth.
--Taavi PailkSource: KHL
July 4, 2025
Washington Capitals winger Anthony Beauvillier has re-signed with the team on a two-year, $5.5 million contract. The 28-year-old had an option to leave as an unrestricted free agent but has chosen to stay in D.C. Beauvillier joined the Capitals in March after beginning the 2024-25 campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 81 games between the two teams, he scored 15 goals and 25 points. He also contributed six points (two goals, four assists) in 10 playoff games as a member of the Capitals. Beauvillier impressed in a first-line role during the playoffs and may get another opportunity in the top six to start the 2025-26 season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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