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Dylan Larkin Adds Fourth Team to Trade List
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations to four teams, MLive's Ansar Khan reports. His original list included the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. It has now been revealed that the Red Wings captain would also accept a trade to the Dallas Stars. According to Khan, there have been discussions about a potential deal involving Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. Larkin has five years remaining on his contract, which carries an average annual value of $8.7 million. The American star is seeking a fresh start after missing the playoffs in Detroit for 10 consecutive seasons.
Source: Ansar Khan
Source: Ansar Khan
Frederik Andersen Confident of Being Healthy for Start of Season
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen (knee) is confident he will be available at the start of the season. Speaking to reporters at his introductory media conference, Andersen said he sustained a knee injury during the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals. "I did some medicals and I was assured that I just needed some time to rest," Andersen said of his knee. "No intervention, surgery or anything was said to be necessary, so that's very reassuring." After winning the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes, Andersen signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent. He will be part of a three-man rotation in the crease alongside Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi. All three netminders will see their fantasy value decline because of this situation.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Ducks Match Flyers' Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will remain with the team after the club matched the Philadelphia Flyers' eye-popping offer sheet, ESPN's Kristen Shilton reports. After Carlsson finished his entry-level contract, the Flyers signed him to a five-year, $90 million deal. This contract makes Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL. He will have an $18 million cap hit, surpassing Kirill Kaprizov's new deal, which will take effect next season, by $1 million. "It's going to be a special feeling, having this pressure," Carlsson said. "I always wanted to be a Duck. It's my home, too. I'm just super excited to be back." Last season, Carlsson narrowly missed out on being a point-per-game player, finishing with 29 goals and 38 assists in 70 appearances. Questions will arise if he cannot increase his production in the 2026-27 season.
Source: Kristen Shilton
Source: Kristen Shilton
Tyson Hinds Signs Two-Year Contract With Ducks
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tyson Hinds has signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract. The 23-year-old made his first six NHL appearances in 2025-26 and is expected to have a full-time role next season. In his six outings, Hinds didn't register any points, but he averaged one hit per game and had 10 blocks across 15:37 of ice time per game. He held a regular role during the postseason, recording one assist, one SOG, 17 hits, and five blocks in nine games. Hinds went down in history as only the second player to earn his first career point with the Ducks in the playoffs. While it's always exciting to see new talent enter the league, Hinds doesn't offer much for fantasy purposes.
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Barrett Hayton Remains With Mammoth
Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton will stay in Salt Lake City after the team matched the New Jersey Devils' offer sheet, ESPN's Kristen Shilton reports. Hayton inked a one-year, $4.775 million deal. Under the terms of the offer sheet, the Mammoth aren't allowed to trade Hayton for 12 months. However, he will be eligible to sign a contract extension on Jan. 1. While Hayton had a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong called him "a key piece" for the team. The former fifth-overall pick produced 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 67 games. Utah will want to see the 2024-25 version of Hayton next season. Two seasons ago, he had a career year with 20 goals and 46 points.
Source: Kristen Shilton
Source: Kristen Shilton
Connor Bedard to Miss Start of Season Due to Shoulder Surgery
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (shoulder) underwent surgery and won't be available for the start of the 2026-27 season, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. Chicago announced that Bedard is expected to make a full recovery in "an approximate timeline of four months." The new season will start in late September. Bedard, who is a restricted free agent, injured his left shoulder a week ago during a training session. Last season, the young superstar missed time due to a right shoulder injury, finishing with 75 points (30 goals, 45 assists) in 69 contests. It's unfortunate that Bedard has suffered another injury blow. However, he should provide outstanding fantasy value once he has recovered. Until then, Frank Nazar appears poised to serve as the top-line center.
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Source: Greg Wyshynski
David Kampf Heads to Europe
Buffalo Sabres center David Kampf has signed a three-year deal with HC Litvínov in the Czech Extraliga. He will return to his home country after nine seasons in the NHL. Kampf split the 2025-26 campaign between the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals. He couldn't establish himself on either squad, tallying only six points (two goals, four assists) in 40 games. In June, Washington traded his rights to the Buffalo Sabres as part of the Alex Tuch deal. Kampf also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, scoring 50 goals and 149 points in 576 career games. Given his age -- Kampf turned 31 in January -- it appears unlikely that he will return to North America.
Source: HC Litvinov
Source: HC Litvinov
Claude Giroux Signs New Deal With Senators
Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Tuesday. After being linked to a return to Philadelphia, where Giroux spent the first 15 years of his NHL career, the veteran forward opted to stay with the Senators for a fifth campaign. His new contract could reach $5 million with bonuses. Although Giroux's production has steadily declined, he made a positive impact in 2025-26. Across 82 games, Giroux posted 49 points (14 goals, 35 assists) and led all Senators forwards with a plus-20 rating. He still looks capable of producing a 50-point year, despite approaching his 39th birthday.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Flames Sign Simon Nemec to Five-Year, $36.25 Million Deal
Calgary Flames defenseman Simon Nemec has signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with the team as a restricted free agent. Calgary acquired Nemec from the New Jersey Devils on June 23. Nemec, a former second-overall pick, notched a career-high 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 68 games last season. His work included 101 SOG and 104 blocks. While Nemec didn't stand out in New Jersey, he is expected to have a larger role with his new squad, which should boost his fantasy profile. He won't be 23 until February, so the Slovak native has plenty of time to grow as a player.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Daemon Hunt Agrees to One-Year Deal With Wild
Minnesota Wild defenseman Daemon Hunt has signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the club. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent after appearing in a career-high 32 games last season. Hunt finished the campaign with six assists, 19 SOG, 43 blocks, and 21 hits. He will fill a depth role on the blue line and is unlikely to see regular action in 2026-27. Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber will be the main men on defense for Minnesota, though Hughes has not yet signed a contract extension with the franchise.
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
David Gustafsson Inks One-Year Contract With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins center David Gustafsson signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the team on Sunday. He became a restricted free agent on July 1, a few days after the Penguins acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Jack St. Ivany. Gustafsson will hope to make an NHL comeback with the Penguins. He has played in 149 career NHL games but was limited to AHL action last season. With the Manitoba Moose, Gustafsson recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 48 outings. He added four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games during the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Egor Chinakhov Signs Three-year, $18.75 Million Deal With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Egor Chinakhov will remain with the team for the 2026-27 campaign after signing a three-year, $18.75 million contract. The Russian forward moved to Pittsburgh midway through the 2025-26 season, notching 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) in 43 games. He was red-hot at the end of the regular season, with 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 18 games. While Chinakhov's career never truly took off in Columbus, he appears to be a good fit for the Penguins and could be ready for a breakout campaign in 2026-27.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Arturs Silovs Re-Ups With Penguins for One Year
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs has signed a new one-year contract with the team. As a restricted free agent, he landed a deal worth $2.8 million. Silovs had his first season with the Penguins in 2025-26, posting a 19-12-8 record across 38 regular-season starts. He gave up 3.07 goals with a .887 save percentage. With Stuart Skinner now in Winnipeg, Silovs could be Pittsburgh's No. 1 next season. He already finished the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as a starter, impressing with his steady play. Silovs registered a 2-1 record, a 1.52 goals-against average, and a .939 save percentage during the postseason.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Ducks Re-Sign Pavel Mintyukov on Five-Year, $38 Million Contract
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov signed a five-year, $36 million contract on Sunday. He secured a lucrative deal as a restricted free agent just days after Ducks center Leo Carlsson signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers. Mintyukov played a career-high 73 games last season, recording 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists), 79 SOG, and 112 blocks. He must offer significantly more going forward to live up to his new contract. Since he won't turn 23 until November, Mintyukov still has plenty of time to develop as a player.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Mavrik Bourque Lands Six-Year, $33 Million Contract From Predators
Nashville Predators forward Mavrik Bourque has signed a six-year, $33 million contract. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars. Nashville acquired Bourque from Dallas on July 1. Bourque had a fine year in 2025-26, producing 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 contests. He could have a larger role on his new squad, which would help Bourque make a bigger impact in fantasy hockey. His addition to the team is part of a retooling plan under new general manager Chris MacFarland.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
