Capitals Re-Sign Alexander Ovechkin to a 1-Year Deal Vivek Kalia | July 2, 2026 The Washington Capitals have ensured that the face of their franchise isn’t going anywhere. On Thursday, the club announced that captain Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract worth $4.25…
Get to Know Jets’ 2026 Free Agent Signings Ferraro, Gregor, & Skinner Declan Schroeder | July 2, 2026 Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff signed three players on July 1, the so-called free-agent frenzy day: defenseman Mario Ferraro, forward Noah Gregor, and goaltender Stuart Skinner. It’s time to…
Nick Foligno Signs 1-Year Contract to Stay With the Wild Andrew Willis | July 2, 2026 Nick Foligno has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday morning. The deal is worth $900,000. Foligno Stays in Minnesota Foligno, 38, split…
Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Early Offseason Moves Harrison Smajovits | July 2, 2026 Free agency on the NHL calendar is a go, and the Tampa Bay Lightning were hard at work from the jump. Pens have been put to paper on contracts, and…
Recapping the Rangers’ Busy First Day of 2026 Free Agency Lucas Standel | July 2, 2026 The New York Rangers were one of the most active teams on July 1, the first day of NHL Free Agency. While they made a few free agent signings that…
Breaking Down the Mammoth’s First Day of 2026 Free Agency Chase Beardsley | July 2, 2026 Day 1 of a busy free agency for the Utah Mammoth is now over. At first, it seemed like the team wouldn’t do much with the first move not coming…
Lightning Sign John Carlson to 2-Year Deal Jeremy Schouppe | July 2, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year deal worth $17 million, which carries an average annual value of $8.5 million, per the team. Carlson is…
Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Contract for Ryan Shea Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 2, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers made their first splash in free agency yesterday, signing defenseman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal, worth $4 million annually. The signing came shortly after the team…
Canadiens Fans Should Be Okay With a Quiet Free Agency William Bourget | July 2, 2026 NHL free agency always creates plenty of excitement around the league. Every year, teams hand out massive contracts in hopes of finding the missing piece to contend for a Stanley…
Red Wings’ July 1 Moves Check the Right Boxes Tony Wolak | July 2, 2026 Before free agency kicked off, the Detroit Red Wings had two main objectives: score more at five on five and become harder to play against. But with the Dylan Larkin…
Islanders Sign Vitek Vanecek to a 1-Year Deal Jess Amato | July 1, 2026 On July 1, the New York Islanders announced they have signed goaltender Vitek Vanecek to a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million. Vanecek began his…
Jets Sign Mario Ferraro to 3-Year Deal Jeremy Schouppe | July 1, 2026 The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Mario Ferraro to a three-year, $12 million contract with an average annual value of $4 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Ferraro was drafted 49th…
