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Blackhawks sign Bedard to five-year, $75m extension
19.7.26 Chicago Blackhawks: Transfers
The Chicago Blackhawks signed star center Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension, securing a key piece of the franchise's rebuild. Bedard, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick, is expected to miss the start of the season after recent shoulder surgery but is coming off a career-best campaign with 30 goals and 45 assists in 69 games.
Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale to four-year extension
18.7.26 Philadelphia Flyers: Transfers
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract extension, carrying a $6.5 million annual salary cap hit through the 2029-30 season. The 24-year-old is coming off a career-best season with eight goals and 32 points while averaging more than 21 minutes of ice time, helping Philadelphia reach the playoffs.
Blues sign Connor McMichael to six-year extension
17.7.26 St. Louis Blues: Transfers
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract carrying a $6.75 million annual cap hit through the 2031-32 season. Acquired from the Washington Capitals in last month's Jordan Kyrou trade, McMichael earned the long-term deal after a career-best season with 32 assists and 14 goals in 78 games.
Jets, Perfetti agree to five-year extension
16.7.26 Winnipeg Jets: Transfers
The Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration by signing center Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract with a $6 million annual cap hit. The 24-year-old recorded 32 points in 68 games last season and has 157 points in 290 career NHL games, while the Jets continue to navigate an offseason marked by trade speculation surrounding star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery
9.7.26 Chicago Blackhawks: Injuries
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. The team expects a full recovery in about four months following an injury suffered during an offseason training session. Bedard, who led the Blackhawks with 75 points last season, is also a restricted free agent as contract negotiations continue.
| Team | Pts | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||
| 1 | Buffalo | 109 | 50-32 (82) |
| 2 | Tampa B. | 106 | 50-32 (82) |
| 3 | Montreal | 106 | 48-34 (82) |
| 4 | Boston | 100 | 45-37 (82) |
| 5 | Ottawa | 99 | 44-38 (82) |
| 6 | Detroit | 92 | 41-41 (82) |
| 7 | Florida | 84 | 40-42 (82) |
| 8 | Toronto | 78 | 32-50 (82) |
| Metropolitan Division | |||
| 1 | Carolina | 113 | 53-29 (82) |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 98 | 41-41 (82) |
| 3 | Philadel. | 98 | 43-39 (82) |
| 4 | Washing. | 95 | 43-39 (82) |
| 5 | Columbus | 92 | 40-42 (82) |
| 6 | NY Islan. | 91 | 43-39 (82) |
| 7 | N. Jersey | 87 | 42-40 (82) |
| 8 | NY Ran. | 77 | 34-48 (82) |
| Central Division | |||
| 1 | Colorado | 121 | 55-27 (82) |
| 2 | Dallas | 112 | 50-32 (82) |
| 3 | Minnesota | 104 | 46-36 (82) |
| 4 | Utah | 92 | 43-39 (82) |
| 5 | Nashville | 86 | 38-44 (82) |
| 6 | St Louis | 86 | 37-45 (82) |
| 7 | Winnipeg | 82 | 35-47 (82) |
| 8 | Chicago | 72 | 29-53 (82) |
| Pacific Division | |||
| 1 | Vegas | 95 | 39-43 (82) |
| 2 | Edmonton | 93 | 41-41 (82) |
| 3 | Anaheim | 92 | 43-39 (82) |
| 4 | LA Kings | 90 | 35-47 (82) |
| 5 | San Jose | 86 | 39-43 (82) |
| 6 | Seattle | 79 | 34-48 (82) |
| 7 | Calgary | 77 | 34-48 (82) |
| 8 | Vancouv. | 58 | 25-57 (82) |
Playoffs
| Carolina - Vegas | 4 : 2 |
| Carolina - Montreal | 4 : 1 |
| Colorado - Vegas | 0 : 4 |
| Buffalo - Montreal | 3 : 4 |
| Vegas - Anaheim | 4 : 2 |
| Colorado - Minnesota | 4 : 1 |
| Carolina - Philadel. | 4 : 0 |
| Vegas - Utah | 4 : 2 |
| Dallas - Minnesota | 2 : 4 |
| Edmonton - Anaheim | 2 : 4 |
| Colorado - LA Kings | 4 : 0 |
| Tampa B. - Montreal | 3 : 4 |
| Carolina - Ottawa | 4 : 0 |
| Buffalo - Boston | 4 : 2 |
| Pittsburgh - Philadel. | 2 : 4 |
Last results
| 14.6 | Vegas - Carolina | 0 : 3 |
| 11.6 | Carolina - Vegas | 4 : 2 |
| 9.6 | Vegas - Carolina | 3 : 5 |
| 6.6 | Vegas - Carolina | 5 : 4 |
| 4.6 | Carolina - Vegas | 4 : 3 |
| 2.6 | Carolina - Vegas | 4 : 5 |
| 29.5 | Carolina - Montreal | 6 : 1 |
| 27.5 | Montreal - Carolina | 0 : 4 |
| 26.5 | Vegas - Colorado | 2 : 1 |
| 25.5 | Montreal - Carolina | 2 : 3 |
| 24.5 | Vegas - Colorado | 5 : 3 |
| 23.5 | Carolina - Montreal | 3 : 2 |
| 22.5 | Colorado - Vegas | 1 : 3 |
| 21.5 | Carolina - Montreal | 2 : 6 |
| 20.5 | Colorado - Vegas | 2 : 4 |
| 18.5 | Buffalo - Montreal | 2 : 3 |
NHL stats
| Home wins | 52% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 48% |
League format : NHL 2025/2026
Each team will play 54 games within their conference, and two games (home and road) against each non-conference club. Two points are awarded for a win, one point for a loss in overtime or shootout, and no points for a loss in regulation time. At the end of the regular season, sixteen teams will qualify for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: the top three teams in each division, along with two wild-cards in each conference. All rounds of the NHL Playoffs will be best-of-7 games.