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Signs overseas.
Signed a one-year contract with IF Bjorkloven (SHL).
Analysis: Di Giuseppe likely has played his last NHL contest, having appeared in 302 regular-season tilts for the Hurricanes, Canucks, Rangers and Predators. In those outings, the veteran forward notched 28 goals and 53 assists while adding two points in 14 postseason appearances.
Flyers general manager Daniel Brière praises Trevor Zegras' impact on the team and explains that the Leo Carlsson offer sheet was unrelated to Zegras' contract, emphasizing that Philadelphia wanted both players on its roster ‘at the time’.
Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere discusses the team’s aggressive strategy in offering a hefty offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson, saying he hopes that teams, fans, and players all take notice of the effort.
After seven seasons, plenty of tumult, and too little progress, the Yzerplan has officially come to an end in Detroit.
Sonny Sachdeva looks back at the highs and lows of the franchise legend’s tenure at the helm.
Headed for Germany.
Inked a one-year contract with DEL club Straubing.
Analysis: Skarek played in two NHL games for the Islanders back in 2024-25, going 0-1-0 with a 3.95 GAA and an .872 save percentage. At 26 years of age, the door isn't completely closed on Skarek eventually returning to the NHL, but he will certainly face an uphill battle to make it back.
Earns four-year contract.
Signed a four-year, $36.5 million contract.
Analysis: Zegras is coming off a career year after posting 26 goals and 67 points in 81 regular-season games in 2025-26. The 25-year-old forward is expected to continue filling a top-six role with a spot on the first power-play unit in 2026-27. Zegras should continue to be a reliable fantasy forward regardless of if he's able to stick at center or ultimately moves to the wing later in the contract.
After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Trevor Zegras is staying put in Philadelphia.
Elliotte Friedman joins Jesse Fuchs on Sportsnet Central to break down Steve Yzerman’s decision to step down from the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager role.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert discuss Steve Yzerman’s decision to step down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings and break down how his time in the front office could impact his overall legacy with the franchise.
Gets five-year contract.
Signed five-year, $30 million contract.
Analysis: Perfetti was a restricted free agent. He had 12 goals, 32 points, 20 PIM, 54 hits and 33 blocks in 68 regular-season appearances with Winnipeg in 2025-26. That was down from 50 points during the 2024-25 regular season, but it was also his fourth consecutive campaign with at least 30 points. He's still just 24 years old and has the potential to establish himself as a solid top-six forward.
Agrees to entry-level deal.
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract.
Analysis: Smits had six goals and 13 points in 38 regular-season appearances with Jukurit of the Finnish league in 2025-26. The Rangers took him with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. It remains to be seen if Smits will immediately transition to North American hockey, but he could at least get a long look during the Rangers' training camp.
Pens entry-level deal
Secured a three-year, entry-level contract.
Analysis: Hakansson split his 2025-26 campaign between multiple levels in Swedish hockey. He logged two assists in 22 regular-season games in the SHL with Lulea HF. Even with his first NHL contract in hand, Hakansson should be considered a long-term project who will continue to develop overseas for now.
Inks entry-level contract.
Analysis: Nordmark had an assist in eight regular-season appearances with Djurgardens IF of the SHL in 2025-26. He also had 14 goals and 38 points in 25 regular-season outings with Djurgardens' U20 club. Anaheim selected him with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Nordmark will likely remain in Sweden for the 2026-27 campaign.