Luke Evangelista signs with the New Jersey Devils (5-year, $7.25M AAV)
Luke Evangelista signs a five-year extension with #NJDevils carrying a $7.25M AAV
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Player Contracts (7)
Cutter Gauthier signs with the Anaheim Ducks (6-year, $13.5M AAV)
6 x $13.5M https://t.co/X3Gt3X4F7D
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
- Also reported by three other insiders
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Justin Sourdif signs extension with the Washington Capitals (8-year, $6.35M AAV)
Justin Sourdif signs an eight-year extension with the #caps carrying a $6.35M AAV.
Alex Newhook signs with the Montreal Canadiens (4-year, $5.5M AAV)
Habs aren't messing around, four years x $5.5 M AAV for Newhook who would have been RFA next July https://t.co/4cwHBAUx72
Arber Xhekaj signs with the Montreal Canadiens (1-year, $1.5M AAV)
Arber Xhekaj signs a one-year deal with the #habs worth $1.5M -- getting him under contract in time for training camp
Ryan Leonard signs a contract extension with the Washington Capitals (8-year, $10.5M AAV)
Another 8-year extension coming in on the last possible day Ryan Leonard & Washington 8 x $10.5M Capitals locking up their young sensation
Drake Batherson signs with the Ottawa Senators (8-year, $10.75M AAV)
Eight years x $10.75M AAV for Drake Batherson in Ottawa. Major business done by the Senators.
Head Coach News (1)
John Hynes signs extension as Minnesota Wild head coach
Wild sign coach John Hynes to a contract extension By @joesmithnhl and me https://t.co/XTDcaPQYKo
General Manager News (1)
Detroit Red Wings name Shawn Horcoff interim general manager
The Red Wings have officially named Shawn Horcoff interim GM while their search for a new head of hockey operations continues. Horcoff remains under consideration for the permanent role.
- Also reported by one other insider
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