NHL Transfers/Trades in 2025/2026 Season Hockey

10.7.26 Anaheim

The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' record five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, ensuring the 21-year-old center remains with the team on a deal that makes him the NHL's highest-paid player at $18 million annually. Anaheim was surprised by the size of the offer but said retaining its franchise cornerstone was an easy decision.

7.7.26 Calgary

The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract after acquiring his rights from the New Jersey Devils in a trade last month. The 22-year-old former No. 2 overall draft pick joins Calgary on a deal carrying a $7.25 million annual cap hit, with the Devils saying the move gives Nemec a better opportunity to develop in a larger role.

6.7.26 Anaheim

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract worth an average of $7.2 million per season, ending speculation he could receive an offer sheet. The 22-year-old has recorded 69 points in 204 NHL games and posted career highs in goals and blocked shots last season.

5.7.26 Nashville

The Nashville Predators signed newly acquired center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract after trading with the Dallas Stars for his negotiating rights. Bourque, who scored 20 goals and 21 assists last season, joins Nashville as a key addition under new general manager Chris MacFarland after Dallas moved him due to salary cap constraints.

3.7.26 Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jake Middleton and three draft picks, with Calgary retaining half of Coleman's salary. Minnesota also re-signed Zach Bogosian and Nick Foligno to one-year deals and added winger Maxim Shabanov on a one-year contract.

2.7.26 Tampa B.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $8.5 million annually after he reached free agency. Carlson, a longtime Washington Capitals standout and 2018 Stanley Cup champion, joins Tampa Bay to help replace the departed Darren Raddysh after contract talks with the Carolina Hurricanes fell through.

30.6.26 Florida

The Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Golden Knights in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid, who has one year of team control remaining, gives Florida a potential option in net as it faces uncertainty with its current goaltending situation, while Vegas continues shedding salary to create cap space.

29.6.26 Nashville

The Nashville Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract just days after acquiring him from the Colorado Avalanche. Drury, 26, set career highs with 10 goals and 27 points last season while playing all 82 games and ranked among the NHL's top faceoff specialists. He was part of a trade that sent Zachary L'Heureux and Fedor Svechkov to Colorado.

27.6.26 NY Ran.

The New York Rangers acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights and immediately signed the restricted free agent to a seven-year, $77 million contract. Vegas received the No. 26 and No. 92 picks in this year's draft, plus a top-10 protected 2028 first-round pick. Dorofeyev, who led the Golden Knights with 37 goals last season, gives the Rangers a proven scoring winger as they look to improve their offense.

25.6.26 Washing.

The Washington Capitals acquired winger Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal and immediately signed him to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $10.5 million per season. In exchange, Buffalo received forward David Kampf and a 2026 third-round draft pick. Tuch, one of the top unrestricted free agents available, recorded 33 goals and 33 assists last season and joins a Capitals team focused on contending immediately.

24.6.26 Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks bolstered their blue line by acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the No. 4 and No. 45 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft and defenseman Louis Crevier. Byram, 24, is coming off a career-best season with 11 goals and 42 points and is expected to play a major role alongside Chicago's young core led by Connor Bedard.

23.6.26 Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract worth $4.1 million annually after a strong finish to last season following his trade from the Chicago Blackhawks. Murphy, 33, recorded four points in 20 games with Edmonton while averaging more than 20 minutes of ice time per game on the second defensive pairing. A 14-year NHL veteran and former first-round draft pick, Murphy brings experience, durability and international success with Team USA as he approaches 50 career goals.