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Entry-Level Contract

3 stories from the newsroom.

Adam Novotný stands with Gary Bettman after Vancouver selects him 24th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

VAN

Canucks Sign First-Round Pick Adam Novotný to Entry-Level Deal

Vancouver locks up the 24th overall selection from June's draft to a three-year contract.

Elton Hermansson stands beside Gary Bettman after Los Angeles selects him 19th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

LAK

Kings Sign First Rounder Elton Hermansson to Entry Level Deal

The Swedish forward, drafted 19th overall in June, signed a three-year contract and will play in Sweden this season.

William Håkansson, right, embraces Sweden teammate Jack Berglund after winning the World Junior final on January 5, 2026. File photo. — Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

CAR

Hurricanes Sign William Håkansson to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

Carolina locked up its 2026 second-round pick, a 6-foot-5 Swedish defenseman, on Wednesday.