NHL Transfers/Trades in 2026/2027 Season Hockey

1.10.26 Vegas

William Karlsson has agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, keeping him under contract through 2028-29. The 33-year-old center, one of the franchise's original "Golden Misfits," has battled injuries recently but remains a key two-way player and penalty killer.

28.9.26 NY Islan.

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year deal ahead of their season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old left-shot defenseman posted career highs with seven goals and 26 points last season but struggled in the playoffs with Buffalo.

27.9.26 Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year, $7.9 million extension through the 2028-29 season. The 27-year-old will continue as part of Carolina's goaltending tandem after going 6-2 with a 2.33 GAA in nine appearances last season.

25.9.26 Columbus

Adam Fantilli ended his training-camp holdout Thursday by signing a six-year, $82.5 million extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old center, who scored 24 goals and 59 points last season, becomes Columbus' highest-paid player and is expected to anchor the team's top line. Fantilli hopes to make his preseason debut Saturday as the Blue Jackets push to return to the playoffs.

16.9.26 Washing.

The Washington Capitals signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension worth $6.35 million annually. The 24-year-old broke out in 2025-26, recording 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games. The deal begins next season and follows Washington's eight-year extension for Ryan Leonard.

15.9.26 Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres signed 22-year-old forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension, showing their confidence in his development after a promising rookie season. Ostlund is expected to play a top-two-line role as Buffalo builds around its young core.

13.9.26 Montreal

Chris Kreider has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens worth $2.15 million annually, with bonuses that could push his earnings to $5 million. The 35-year-old forward joins former Rangers teammate and Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis after leaving Anaheim to provide the Ducks with salary-cap flexibility. A proven net-front scorer, Kreider has recorded 20 or more goals in 11 of 14 NHL seasons.

11.9.26 Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights signed 23-year-old forward Braeden Bowman to a six-year extension worth $3.4 million annually, keeping him under contract through the 2032-33 season. Bowman had 26 goals and 36 assists in 34 AHL games last season and added eight goals and 18 assists in 54 NHL games, aiming to establish himself as a full-time player in Vegas.

10.9.26 Boston

The Boston Bruins have signed 22-year-old forward Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million extension. Minten posted 17 goals and 18 assists in his first full NHL season while leading all rookies with a plus-21 rating. He emerged as a key two-way center after joining Boston in the Brandon Carlo trade.

5.9.26 Vancouv.

The Vancouver Canucks signed 20-year-old defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year extension worth $9.38 million annually. Buium, acquired from Minnesota in the Quinn Hughes trade, has recorded six goals and 20 assists in 76 NHL games.

2.9.26 N. Jersey

The New Jersey Devils acquired 24-year-old winger Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators for a conditional first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. Coming off a 56-point season, Evangelista adds playmaking and top-nine scoring potential while carrying a manageable $3 million cap hit and remaining under team control beyond this season.

1.9.26 Colorado

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has agreed to an eight-year extension worth a record $20.4 million annually, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The 27-year-old two-time Norris Trophy winner will remain with Colorado through the league's upcoming salary-cap changes, with the deal including a full no-movement clause.