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Thomas Bordeleau battles for the puck with San Jose against Calgary on April 13, 2025. File photo.
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SIGNINGROCSep 15, 2026

Bordeleau, Boyko sign one-year AHL deals with Rochester

The Americans added forward Thomas Bordeleau and goaltender Talyn Boyko on one-year American Hockey League contracts.

SIGNINGCVSEASep 14, 2026

Firebirds Add Jack Randl, Goalie Connor Murphy For 2026-27

Coachella Valley bolstered its forward group and goaltending depth in the span of two days ahead of Kraken camp.

SIGNINGVANSep 14, 2026

Goldeneyes Re Sign Madison Samoskevich for 2026-27

Vancouver locks up the versatile 23-year-old on a one-year deal, pushing its roster to 18 players under contract.

Brendan Brisson appears for Vegas against Dallas on January 24, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYTORSep 14, 2026

Maple Leafs sign Brendan Brisson to one-year deal

The former Golden Knights first-round pick arrives in Toronto after a 37-point season with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Laila Edwards appears for the United States after an Olympic semifinal on February 16, 2026. File photo.
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SIGNINGSJSep 14, 2026

PWHL San Jose Signs Fourth Overall Pick Laila Edwards

The Wisconsin defender and Olympic gold medalist is signed through 2028-29, the longest deal on San Jose's roster.

Chris Kreider deflects the puck for Anaheim against Vegas on May 6, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYMTLANASep 13, 2026

Canadiens Sign Chris Kreider to One Year Deal

Montreal adds the 35-year-old winger days after Anaheim placed him on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

SIGNINGVANSep 1, 2026

Goldeneyes Sign Goaltender Katie DeSa to One-Year Contract

The Penn State goaltender, taken 37th overall in June, is the first of Vancouver's five 2026 draft picks to sign, bringing the roster to 17 players under contract.

Akira Schmid makes a save for Vegas against Nashville on March 21, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYFLAVGKAug 12, 2026

Panthers Sign Akira Schmid to Two-Year Deal, Avoid Arbitration

Florida locked up its backup goaltender at $2 million per season, clearing the last hearing date on the league's arbitration calendar.

Japan forward Akane Shiga skates behind United States forward Taylor Heise during the IIHF Women’s World Championship on April 5, 2023. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETAug 12, 2026

PWHL Detroit Signs Japanese Olympian Akane Shiga

The 25-year-old forward, who competed in the 2026 Milan Olympics, joins Detroit on a two-year deal.

Adam Novotný stands with Gary Bettman after Vancouver selects him 24th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTVANAug 12, 2026

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.

SIGNINGMINAug 12, 2026

Frost Sign Russian Goalie Daria Gredzen to One-Year Deal

The 22-year-old netminder was Minnesota's fifth-round pick in June and becomes the first member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign.

United States defender Haley Winn is checked by Czechia forward Tereza Vanisova during Olympic group play in Milan on February 5, 2026. File photo.
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SIGNINGBOSAug 12, 2026

Boston Fleet Sign Defender Leah Stecker to Three Year Deal

The third-round pick out of Penn State becomes the first of Boston's 2026 draft class to sign.

Patrick Kane moves the puck for Detroit against Florida on April 15, 2026, before his return to Chicago. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCHIJul 24, 2026

Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on two-year deal

The 37-year-old winger signed a $16 million contract with Chicago on Thursday, rejoining the franchise where he won three Stanley Cups.

Matt Basgall, left, awaits a ceremonial puck drop for Michigan State against Penn State on January 31, 2026. File photo.
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SIGNINGSDJul 21, 2026

Matt Basgall Signs One-Year AHL Contract with San Diego Gulls

Former Michigan State captain and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year signs a one-year deal with Anaheim's AHL affiliate.

Georgii Merkulov carries the puck for Boston against the New York Rangers on November 28, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCOLJul 21, 2026

Avalanche Sign Center Georgii Merkulov to One-Year Deal

Colorado adds depth at forward with the signing of Georgii Merkulov on July 20.

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy battles Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Ahcan for the puck during a playoff game on May 13, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTIAJul 21, 2026

Iowa Wild Signs Six Players to AHL Contracts for 2026-27

Bradley Marek, Gerry Mayhew, Nick Rhéaume, Braidan Simmons-Fischer, Mike Koster, and Drew Kuzma all inked deals.

Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet faces Toronto defender Ryland MacKinnon at Coca-Cola Coliseum on November 30, 2024. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Detroit Builds Roster Around Knight, Bilka Core

The expansion franchise has signed 15 players, including three defenders and a goaltender, as it prepares for its inaugural 2026-27 season.

Toronto's Julia Gosling skates past Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet at Coca-Cola Coliseum on November 30, 2024. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETHAMLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Expansion Teams Lock In Foundational Rosters for 2026-27

Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose complete Phase 2 signings as four new markets prepare for inaugural seasons.

CONTRACTGRJul 21, 2026

Griffins Sign ECHL MVP Marcus Crawford

Grand Rapids adds the league's top defenseman after a historic 86-point season with Kansas City.

Zac Jones joins Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad in a New York Rangers goal celebration at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCLTCLECOLJul 21, 2026

AHL Free Agency Brings Familiar Names to New Homes

Top scorers and All-Star defensemen signed new deals across the league when the market opened July 1.

Mats Zuccarello shoots for Minnesota against Colorado on May 9, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYLAKMINNYRJul 15, 2026

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One Year Deal Worth $1 Million

Los Angeles adds the 38-year-old Norwegian winger after seven seasons in Minnesota, banking on veteran offense at a low cost.

Anthony Mantha reaches for the puck while skating for Pittsburgh against Philadelphia on April 29, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYNJDJul 15, 2026

Devils Sign Anthony Mantha to Two-Year, $9.5 Million Deal

The 31-year-old forward joins New Jersey after posting career highs with Pittsburgh last season.