2-year, $1,900,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Expires 2028 (RFA).
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Thompson is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury.
Thompson, who was acquired from the Blackhawks in March, has never appeared in an NHL game and likely wasn't going to make the Rangers out of training camp anyways. When he's healthy, look for the 24-year-old centre to start the year in Hartford (AHL), where he had seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games last season.
Beaudoin is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
As the Rangers prepare to open training camp on Thursday, roster hopeful Cole Beaudoin won't be there. Beaudoin missed Sunday's rookie game against Philadelphia due to injury and remains day-to-day. The 20-year-old was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) in 2024 and was acquired from Utah this offseason in the trade that sent Vincent Trocheck to the Mammoth.
Foegele (undisclosed) will miss the start of training camp.
Foegele will miss the Senators' training camp opening on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.
Zub (undisclosed) will miss the start of training camp.
Zub will not be there when the Senators open training camp on Thursday as he nurses an undisclosed injury. Head coach Travis Green said that Zub is skating and that he "hopes" it isn't long-term.
Guhle is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks after undergoing adductor repair surgery in the summer.
Domi (lower-body) failed his physical and is out indefinitely.
Domi underwent surgery in May but dealt with complications and remains out indefinitely after failing his physical before training camp. The Maple Leafs rebuilt their depth to help deal with Domi's absence, adding Teddy Blueger, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, and Brandon Duhaime this offseason.
James (broken hand) is expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season.
James broke his hand during offseason training and he's expected to be sidelined for the first couple of weeks of the season. This should open the door for the Lightning to take a look at some young players in the opening games of the season, before James returns to his bottom-6 role. The 24-year-old had 15 points (7G / 8A) in 43 games during his rookie season.
Gourde underwent hip surgery in the summer and is expected to be out until December.
Gourde appeared in all 82 games last season, scoring nine goals and 19 assists (28 points) while playing a key role on the Lightning's checking line with Zemgus Girgensons and Pontus Holmberg. With Gourde expected to be out until December, he's expected to miss at least the first 26 games of the season.
Tanev (abdomen) has been cleared to play as the Maple Leafs begin training camp.
The 16-year veteran only played 11 games last year and did not play after December 28th. Tanev underwent core muscle surgery in March and is as "healthy as anybody" according to Maple Leafs' GM John Chayka.
Merzlikins (shoulder) will miss the start of the season and is considered out indefinitely.
Zucker (sports hernia) will not be ready for the start of the regular season and is considered out indefinitely.
8-year, $86,000,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators. Contract breakdown to be confirmed . Expires 2035 (UFA).
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8-year, $84,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals. Contract breakdown to be confirmed. Expires 2035 (UFA).
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2-year, $2,100,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Expires 2028 (RFA).
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1-year, $1,500,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Expires 2027 (RFA).
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The Ducks signed Cutter Gauthier to a six-year deal worth $13.5M AAV ($81.0M total).
Gauthier was an RFA after breaking out to the tune of 41 goals and 69 points in 2025-26. His new deal has a 10-team no-trade list and takes him through the 2032 season. Gauthier has some of the highest shot volume in the NHL and started to play more minutes down the stretch last season, finishing with 29 points (21G / 8A) in his final 29 games of the regular season.
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4-year, $22,200,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Expires 2031 (UFA).
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8-year, $50,800,000 contract with the Washington Capitals. 15 team no trade list Yrs 3-5; then 10 team no trade list starting June 1, 2032. Expires 2035 (UFA).
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1-year, $4,900,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. bonus details and clauses to be confirmed. Expires 2028 (UFA).
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