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Ryan Leonard warms up for the Capitals before a game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.
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CONTRACTWSHSep 15, 2026

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard for Eight Years, $84 Million

Washington got its 21-year-old winger signed before the new CBA closed the door on eight-year deals at midnight.

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes reacts during a 2026 playoff game against Colorado.
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CONTRACTMINSep 15, 2026

Wild Sign John Hynes to Multi-Year Extension

Minnesota locks up its head coach after a 104-point season and the franchise's first playoff series win in 11 years.

Drake Batherson attacks the Carolina net for Ottawa in Game 2 on April 20, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTOTTSep 15, 2026

Batherson signs richest contract in Senators history

Ottawa locked up the 28-year-old winger for eight years and $86 million one day before the new CBA reduced maximum contract terms.

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis stands behind the bench during Game 4 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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CONTRACTMTLSep 15, 2026

Canadiens Extend Martin St. Louis After Conference Final Run

Montreal announced a multiyear extension Monday; NHL.com reported the new four-year agreement starts immediately and runs through 2029-30.

Simon Edvinsson controls the puck for the Detroit Red Wings against the Tampa Bay Lightning, April 13, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTDETVANSep 14, 2026

Edvinsson Plans to Attend Red Wings Camp Without a Contract

In a September 8 interview, Simon Edvinsson said negotiations had stalled while he planned to take part in Detroit’s training camp without a deal.

Noah Ostlund controls the puck for the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, April 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTBUFSep 14, 2026

Sabres Lock Up Ostlund on Eight-Year, $52.8M Deal

Buffalo signed the 22-year-old forward to an eight-year extension before the NHL's new CBA limits same-team contracts to seven years on September 16, 2026.

Zeev Buium handles the puck for the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena against the Los Angeles Kings, April 14, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTVANSep 14, 2026

Canucks Lock Up Zeev Buium on Eight-Year Extension

Vancouver commits $75.04 million to the 20-year-old defenceman it acquired in the Quinn Hughes trade.

Quinn Hughes defends Nathan MacKinnon for the Minnesota Wild in Denver on May 13, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYMINSep 14, 2026

Quinn Hughes Sets His Own Clock On Wild Extension

The Minnesota defenseman says training camp and the season opener are not deadlines, and that talks with Bill Guerin are still early.

Fraser Minten plays for Boston against Buffalo on May 1, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTBOSSep 14, 2026

Bruins Lock Up Fraser Minten With Seven Year, $50.4M Deal

Boston commits long term to the 22-year-old center after his first full NHL season.

Mark Stone shoots for Vegas against Carolina on June 14, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTVGKSep 14, 2026

Golden Knights Lock Up Captain Mark Stone Through 2028-29

Vegas signed Stone to a two-year, $18 million extension on Sept. 12 after he tied his career high with 73 points in 2025-26.

Braeden Bowman controls the puck for Vegas against Carolina on June 14, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYVGKSep 14, 2026

Golden Knights lock up Braeden Bowman for six years

The 23-year-old forward signed a six-year extension Thursday with a $3.4 million average annual value after splitting last season between Vegas and Henderson.

Sidney Crosby battles for the puck against Philadelphia on April 29, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTPITSep 14, 2026

Crosby Talking Extension, Leaves Door Open on 2030 Olympics

The Penguins captain says agent Pat Brisson and GM Kyle Dubas are negotiating as he enters the final year of his deal.

New York forward Paetyn Levis reacts to a goal against Toronto during the inaugural PWHL game on January 1, 2024. File photo.
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CONTRACTNYSep 3, 2026

Sirens Lock Up Founding Forward Paetyn Levis Through 2027-28

New York tacks a season onto Levis's deal, keeping one of the franchise's three remaining year-one players in teal.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin warms up before facing Detroit at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTHFDSep 1, 2026

Rangers and Wolf Pack Extend AHL Affiliation Through 2028-29 Season

The agreement keeps Hartford as the Rangers' top development affiliate through the 2028-29 season as the partnership enters its 30th season.

Kendall Coyne Schofield of the United States collides with Sweden's Mira Jungaker during an Olympic semifinal on February 16, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTMINSep 1, 2026

Kendall Coyne Schofield Re-Signs With Minnesota Frost for Two Years

The Frost captain and four-time Olympian returns on a deal through the 2027-28 season, keeping Minnesota's championship core intact.

Nikita Grebenkin shoots for Philadelphia against Los Angeles on March 19, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTPHITORAug 12, 2026

Flyers Lock Up Grebenkin on Two-Year Extension

One-way deal worth $2.2 million runs through 2027-28 after the winger's first NHL season.

Macklin Celebrini controls the puck for San Jose against Edmonton on April 8, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTSJSAug 12, 2026

Celebrini Lands Record $18.8 Million Annual Value from Sharks

The 20-year-old center's five-year, $94 million extension carries an $18.8 million average annual value, an NHL record that tops Leo Carlsson's $18 million. The deal begins with the 2027-28 season.

Tommy Novak passes the puck for Pittsburgh against Philadelphia on April 29, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYPITNSHVGKAug 12, 2026

Penguins lock up Tommy Novak through 2030 with extension

The versatile forward agreed to a three-year, $13.95 million deal that begins in 2027-28 and carries a $4.65 million cap hit.

John Marino celebrates a goal for Utah against Vegas on April 29, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTUTANJDJul 21, 2026

Utah Signs John Marino to Eight-Year, $54M Extension

The defenseman, coming off a career-high 36 points, is locked up through 2035.

Jamie Drysdale battles Jordan Staal for Philadelphia against Carolina on May 7, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYPHIJul 21, 2026

Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale to four-year, $26 million extension

The 24-year-old defenseman's deal carries a $6.5 million cap hit and avoids arbitration.

Connor Bedard skates for Chicago against San Jose on April 15, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCHIJul 21, 2026

Connor Bedard signs five-year, $75 million extension with Blackhawks

Chicago's cornerstone center agreed to a deal carrying a $15 million cap hit, locking him in through 2031.

Trevor Zegras checks Sean Walker for Philadelphia against Carolina on May 9, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYPHIJul 16, 2026

Flyers lock up Trevor Zegras with four-year, $36.5 million extension

The 25-year-old center becomes the highest-paid player on Philadelphia's roster with a deal that carries a $9.125 million cap hit through 2030.

Alex Ovechkin takes the ice for Washington before a game in Pittsburgh on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYWSHOTTJul 16, 2026

Ovechkin Returns to Capitals for Record 22nd Season

The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer signed a one-year deal worth up to $9 million after Washington retooled its roster.

Cole Perfetti shields the puck for Winnipeg against San Jose on April 16, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTWPGJul 15, 2026

Jets sign Cole Perfetti to five-year extension

Winnipeg locks up forward through 2031 with $30 million deal, avoiding arbitration hearing.