Jordan Staal signs with the Carolina Hurricanes (1-year)
Hurricanes announce a one-year Jordan Staal extension for 2027-28 $4M signing bonus $900K salary Up to $5.1M in additional performance bonuses
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Player Contracts (2)
Del Mastro signs with the Chicago Blackhawks (2-year)
Del Mastro gets done with #Blackhawks: 2 years x $950k. Down to five RFAs. https://t.co/jMOJZp9aah
Player Status (1)
Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs sidelined by injury
Leafs GM John Chayka says F Max Domi failed his physical and is out indefinitely. Expected to miss camp and a chunk of the season, per sources.
Rumor · Developing (1)
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks
Leafs captain Auston Matthews reiterates his desire to stay in Toronto. At the end of last season, he wanted to take a “step back and see what happens” once a new GM came in. “I’ve really like what he’s done this summer.” He remains committed to the city and team.
Officially Confirmed (3)
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
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.
Cutter Gauthier signs with the Anaheim Ducks (6-year, $13.5M AAV)
6 x $13.5M https://t.co/X3Gt3X4F7D
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
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