NHL Player News

Bolduc signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with Montreal on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Bolduc compiled 12 goals, 30 points, 101 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and 170 hits over 78 games for the Canadiens during the 2025-26 regular season. The 23-year-old forward will battle for a bottom-six role at training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Misa will play in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff despite logging 45 NHL games in the 2025-26 regular season, per Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest on Friday.

While his participation in the mini-tournament is surprising, it could help him get into a groove before San Jose's training camp opens. Misa should receive an elevated role in the 2026-27 campaign. He will compete for a second-line role with the Sharks during camp.

McTavish is projected to serve as the Blues' second-line center in the 2026-27 season, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News on Friday.

St. Louis acquired McTavish from Anaheim at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in June. He notched 17 goals and 41 points over 75 regular-season games for the Ducks in 2025-26. The 23-year-old forward could return to the 50-point mark for the second time in his NHL career in his first campaign with the Blues if he makes the most of his opportunities.

Fisker Molgaard told reporters Friday he primarily worked on building strength and size in the offseason.

Fisker Molgaard is a long shot to make the Kraken's roster, but that could change with an impressive camp. He produced 34 points in 49 regular-season outings for AHL Coachella Valley last year, and he also racked up two assists in his first 13 NHL games. The 21-year-old likely needs a bit more time in the AHL before getting a chance to be a full-time option for Seattle.

AHL Lehigh Valley head coach John Snowden said Friday that Luchanko's shot has looked "really good" early in rookie camp, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Luchanko has had brief stints in the NHL over the past two seasons, as he's made four regular-season appearances for the Flyers in each of the last two years. However, he's spent most of his time in the OHL, and he recorded seven goals, 36 assists and 34 PIM across 38 regular-season appearances at that level last year. The 2024 first-round pick remains an intriguing prospect for Philadelphia and should get a look once again during training camp this fall after making the Flyers' Opening Night roster last year.

Barkey said Friday that he has a "chip on his shoulder" ahead of training camp, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Barkey made his NHL debut last year, and he recorded five goals, 12 assists, 43 hits, 19 blocked shots and 16 PIM while averaging 13:24 of ice time. Although he had an encouraging performance, he said that he isn't satisfied and sounds motivated to improve upon his results. The 21-year-old began last season with AHL Lehigh Valley but seems likely to be included on Philadelphia's Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 campaign.

General manager John Chayka said Friday that Domi (back) won't be ready for the start of training camp, Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press reports.

Domi underwent surgery early in the offseason and has dealt with complications over the summer. He doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but he's slated to be evaluated once camp gets underway. He's made 80 regular-season appearances in three of the past four seasons, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss games to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

Jecho has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports Friday.

Jecho will be unavailable indefinitely until he clears the terms of the program and is cleared to resume playing. In 47 games for WHL Edmonton last season, the 20-year-old center notched 10 goals and 26 assists in 47 regular-season games. Once cleared to resume playing, Jecho figures to link up with AHL Springfield.

Scheifele remains focused on the team and winning ahead of training camp amid Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

Scheifele and Hellebuyck signed identical seven-year, $59.5 million contracts on the same day in October of 2023, but Scheifele downplayed his concern with the goaltender's trade request that will presumably command plenty of attention once training camp gets underway. Scheifele appeared in all 82 regular-season games for a second consecutive year during the 2025-26 campaign, and he generated a career-best 103 points (36 goals, 67 assists) to go with 47 blocked shots, 43 PIM and 32 hits.

Necas enters the 2026-27 campaign with substantial expectations following his career-best season last year, Laura Lambert of SI.com reports.

Necas signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the Avalanche in October of 2025, and he rewarded the team's commitment by reaching the 100-point threshold for the first time in his career. Across 78 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, the 27-year-old recorded 38 goals and 62 assists to go with 85 hits, 30 PIM and 26 blocked shots. He'll attempt to maintain that production during his second full season in Colorado while continuing to work alongside one of the league's other elite talents in Nathan MacKinnon.