Sam Steel signs a contract extension with the Dallas Stars (4-year, $3.7M AAV)
Sam Steel signs a four-year extension with Dallas carrying a $3.7M AAV
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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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
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
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.
Cam Talbot signs with the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-year, $0.95M AAV)
Hearing the Blue Jackets will be signing UFA veteran goalie Cam Talbot, 39, to a one-year deal ($950k) later today. Colleague @Aportzline speculated in his piece today that this might possibly happen.
Noah Ostlund signs a contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres (8-year, $6.6M AAV)
Noah Ostlund has signed an eight-year extension with the #sabres carrying a $6.6M AAV.
Martin St. Louis signs 3-year extension as Montreal Canadiens head coach
It's a three-year extension for Martin St. Louis, adding to the existing year left on his current deal. So the Canadiens head coach is signed through 2029-30.
Zach Bolduc signs with the Montreal Canadiens (4-year, $4.2M AAV)
Zach Bolduc 4 x $4.2M Montreal
Chris Kreider signs with the Montreal Canadiens (1-year, $2.15M AAV)
Kreider: 1 year x $2.15 million in Montréal. https://t.co/cZSBjgu0ri
Mark Stone signs a contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights (2-year, $9M AAV)
Mark Stone signs a two-year extension with Vegas carrying a $9M AAV.
Braeden Bowman signs with the Vegas Golden Knights (6-year, $3.4M AAV)
Braeden Bowman signs a six-year extension with #VGK carrying a $3.4M AAV.
Fraser Minten signs with the Boston Bruins (7-year, $7.2M AAV)
Fraser Minten signs a seven-year extension in Boston carrying a $7.2M AAV. https://t.co/2p8c2JxTHL
Luke Evangelista traded to the New Jersey Devils by the Nashville Predators
Trade details: To #njdevils: F Luke Evangelista To #preds: Cond. 2028 COL 1st Round Pick 2028 NJD 2nd Round Pick Condition: In the event that either a) COL 2027 1st is not transferred to TOR; or b) COL 2028 1st falls within Top 10, NSH shall instead receive COL 2029 1st.
