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The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year contract with an AAV of $5 million. Oleksiak joins the Canucks from the Seattle Kraken, adding size and experience to the Vancouver blue line.
Following a 14-season tenure with the New York Islanders, 36-year-old captain Anders Lee has signed a three-year, $16.2 million contract with the Utah Mammoth. Earlier in the day, Lee's future was in doubt due to an impasse with the Islanders regarding contract terms and salary structure. Despite a mutual desire to continue their partnership, the two sides could not reach an agreement, leading to Lee's departure as free agency began.
Defenseman Jack Ahcan has signed with the Nashville Predators. The former Colorado Avalanche player joins Nashville as GM Chris MacFarland continues to add players with ties to his former organization, bolstering the Predators' blue line depth.
In a major roster move, Marcus Pettersson has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Rangers. The deal, reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Wednesday, involves the Canucks receiving a conditional 2030 first-round draft pick in exchange for the defenseman. This transaction marks a significant shift for the Rangers' defensive corps as they look to bolster their lineup.
The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Hunter Skinner, formerly of the St. Louis Blues, to a contract. Skinner joins Nashville as part of a busy free agency opening where the team is focused on securing physical, right-shot defensive depth.
Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno will continue his NHL career as a member of the Minnesota Wild. The veteran forward brings leadership and experience to the Wild's roster.
Winger Victor Olofsson has returned to the Vegas Golden Knights after a stint with the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights are looking to rekindle Olofsson's power-play scoring touch as he rejoins the organization.
The New York Rangers have traded forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth. In exchange, the Rangers receive Sean Durzi, Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round draft pick. The 32-year-old veteran, who has three seasons remaining on his current contract, will now join the Western Conference. The transaction was finalized on Wednesday, providing Trocheck with a fresh start following his tenure in New York.
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Rasmus Andersson to a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension with an $8.5 million AAV. Acquired previously from the Calgary Flames, Andersson was signed following the resolution of salary cap technicalities. The deal cements his role as a cornerstone of the Golden Knights' roster strategy following their recent Stanley Cup Final appearance.
The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract. The move adds significant veteran presence to the Capitals' roster.
Defenseman Vincent Desharnais has signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Washington Capitals. The deal was finalized alongside the signing of center Boone Jenner.
Cole Beaudoin was moved to the New York Rangers as part of a multi-player trade involving Sean Durzi and Vincent Trocheck on Wednesday.
Sean Durzi, along with Cole Beaudoin and a third-round pick, has been traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Vincent Trocheck. The trade was confirmed on Wednesday.
Shakir Mukhamadullin was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday as part of the deal that sent defenseman Darnell Nurse to San Jose.
Former Vancouver Canucks forward Curtis Douglas has signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Kraken.
Gritty forward Mason Shaw has returned to the Minnesota Wild on a one-year contract. After a two-year stint in the Winnipeg Jets' system, the fan-favorite returns to St. Paul to bring his physical edge back to the organization that originally drafted him.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner has signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, carrying an AAV of $3.75 million. Skinner, who reached the Stanley Cup Final with Edmonton in 2024 and 2025 and finished last season in Pittsburgh, joins the Jets amid ongoing trade speculation surrounding Connor Hellebuyck to bolster the team's goaltending depth.
Energy forward Ryan Lomberg has signed a two-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lomberg, who had a second stint with the Calgary Flames, brings his recognizable physical play and energy to the Blue Jackets' depth chart.
Goaltender Dennis Hildeby has been traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of a deal that brought center Nick Paul to Toronto. The trade also included a pair of draft picks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired center Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a trade that sent goaltender Dennis Hildeby and a pair of draft picks to Tampa Bay. The move follows an aggressive free agency period for Toronto as they look to solidify their center depth.
