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Quinn Hughes controls the puck for Minnesota against Colorado on May 13, 2026. File photo. — Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

MIN

COL

Wild Have Until September 15 to Give Quinn Hughes Eight Years

Cale Makar's record contract reset the market, and the new CBA gives Minnesota a hard deadline before the maximum term it can offer its star defenseman drops to seven.

Cale Makar defends against Brett Howden during Colorado's playoff game in Las Vegas on May 26, 2026. File photo. — Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

COL

Cale Makar signs richest contract in NHL history with Avalanche

The defenseman's eight-year, $163.2 million extension carries a $20.4 million cap hit that begins in the 2027-28 season.

Cole Sillinger moves the puck for Columbus against Boston on April 12, 2026. File photo. — Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

CBJ

Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year deal

Columbus avoided arbitration by locking up the hometown forward through 2028-29.

John Marino celebrates a goal for Utah against Vegas on April 29, 2026. File photo. — Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

UTA

NJD

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. — Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

PHI

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.

Trevor Zegras checks Sean Walker for Philadelphia against Carolina on May 9, 2026. File photo. — James Lang-Imagn Images

PHI

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.

Kyle Dubas arrives at PPG Paints Arena before Pittsburgh plays Seattle on November 22, 2025. File photo. — Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

PIT

TBL

TOR

Penguins Hire Brandon Pridham as Hockey Operations Consultant

Former Maple Leafs assistant GM reunites with Kyle Dubas in Pittsburgh to handle contracts and cap management.

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