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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
Emil Andrae Agrees to Two-Year Contract With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Emil Andrae inked a two-year, $3.1 million contract on Saturday. He was a restricted free agent. Toronto acquired Andrae from the Philadelphia Flyers two weeks ago. The 24-year-old Swedish blue-liner failed to establish himself in Philadelphia and saw action in only 61 regular-season contests in 2025-26. He finished the campaign with 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 36 SOG, 58 blocks, and 68 hits. Andrae featured in only four of the team's 10 playoff games. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a big improvement from Andrae, as he will likely be limited to third-pairing minutes.
Source: TSN
Source: TSN
Hendrix Lapierre Signs Two-Year Deal With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins center Hendrix Lapierre signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract on Friday. The team acquired Lapierre from the Washington Capitals last week, and he became a restricted free agent on July 1. Lapierre has struggled to live up to his reputation as a first-round pick. In 158 career games, he has posted 47 points (13 goals, 34 assists). During his final year in D.C., the 24-year-old had 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 74 outings. Lapierre will get a fresh start with the Penguins, but he won't have fantasy value as a bottom-six forward.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Mammoth Bring in Andrew Peeke on One-Year Deal
Defenseman Andrew Peeke has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Utah Mammoth. The 28-year-old will join his third NHL team. He skated with the Boston Bruins in 2025-26, recording 14 points (five goals, nine assists), 82 SOG, 135 blocks, and 105 hits in 77 appearances. In Utah, Peeke will compete for a third-pairing role and won't have significant fantasy value. He's a good source for blocks and hits but has never scored more than 17 points in a season. The Mammoth defense will continue to rely heavily on Mikhail Sergachev and MacKenzie Weegar next season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Gavin McKenna Signs Entry-Level Contract With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Gavin McKenna signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday. This year's top draft pick inked the maximum rookie contract of $3.225 million. McKenna will join the NHL after a big year with Penn State. With 51 points (15 goals, 36 assists) in 35 games, he was the fifth-highest scorer in the NCAA and ranked second with 1.46 points per game. McKenna donned a Maple Leafs jersey for the first time on Thursday as the team's development camp began. In Toronto, McKenna has landed in a perfect situation. He should be a top-six regular during his maiden campaign and get plenty of power-play time.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jamie Benn Ready for Year 18 With Stars
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn will return for his 18th NHL season in 2026-27. The Stars captain became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but the team announced on Friday that Benn had signed a new one-year, $850,000 contract. He can earn an additional $1.15 million in performance-based bonuses. Benn has spent his entire NHL career in Dallas, winning the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top scorer in 2015. His usage and production dropped significantly last season, as Benn finished with 36 points (15 goals, 21 assists) in 60 appearances. He wasn't available for his season debut until mid-November due to a collapsed lung. Benn's fantasy value is at its lowest point, but he should still be a solid bottom-six contributor for the Stars.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Leo Carlsson Receives Huge Offer Sheet From Flyers
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson received a five-year, $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. The Ducks have until July 10 to match the offer. If they do not match it, the team will receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Based on the contract's average annual value, Carlsson is set to become the NHL's highest-paid player. Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl currently holds the highest cap hit in the league at $14 million. Carlsson became a restricted free agent on July 1 after completing a three-year, entry-level contract. He took a big leap in 2025-26, posting a career-high 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games. In 201 career games, Carlsson has put up 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists).
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Maxim Shabanov Looks for Fresh Start With Wild
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. He was available as a free agent after completing a one-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Shabanov, who was a scoring machine in the KHL, struggled to make an impact during his first NHL campaign. In 44 outings, he scored just five goals and had 18 points. Shabanov will probably get better opportunities to make an impact with the Wild, but he's still a risky bet for fantasy managers.
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
David Rittich Joins Devils on One-Year Contract
Goaltender David Rittich has agreed to a one-year, $1 million pact with the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old Czechia native will join his seventh NHL franchise. In 2025-26, he did a good job as Ilya Sorokin's backup with the New York Islanders, going 14-10-3 and allowing 2.76 goals with a .894 save percentage. With the Devils, Rittich will have a chance to carve out a starting role. The team shipped its previous starter, Jacob Markstrom, to Florida last week. Rittich will face competition from Jake Allen and Nico Daws.
Source: New Jersey Devils PR
Source: New Jersey Devils PR
Jakub Dobes Earns Three-Year Extension From Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a three-year contract extension worth just over $16 million. The new deal will start with the 2027-28 season, giving Dobes a $5,357,575 cap hit. Last term, Dobes emerged as Montreal's No. 1, posting a 29-10-4 regular-season record. He allowed 2.78 goals with a .901 save percentage. The 25-year-old also performed admirably during the playoffs, helping his team reach the Eastern Conference Finals. With fewer than 60 career starts under his belt, Dobes is still likely to have some growing pains, but he has shown the potential to become a top-tier fantasy netminder.
Source: Montreal Canadiens PR
Source: Montreal Canadiens PR
