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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
