NHL Player News

Trocheck was traded to the Mammoth from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for Sean Durzi, Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Trocheck was limited to just 67 appearances in 2025-26, but he still managed to reach the 50-point threshold for the fifth straight year. The veteran forward should be a lock for a top-six role and the No. 1 power-play unit with his new club. If he can stay healthy, there is little reason to expect a drop in production from Trocheck in Salt Lake City.

Douglas signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Kraken on Wednesday.

Douglas got his first taste of NHL action during the 2025-26 campaign, making 43 regular-season appearances between Tampa Bay and Vancouver. During that time, he recorded a goal, three assists, 108 PIM, 64 hits and 12 blocked shots while averaging 6:45 of ice time. He'll likely be in the mix to maintain an NHL role with his new team.

Jenner signed a four-year, $23 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Jenner had 13 goals and 38 points in 67 outings with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. He has exceeded the 30-point mark in four of his past five campaigns. The 33-year-old will probably serve in a middle-six capacity with Washington next season.

Paul was acquired by Toronto from Tampa Bay on Wednesday in exchange for Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 third-round selection.

Paul comes with a $3.15 million cap hit through 2028-29, which is very reasonable given the contracts middle-six forwards are receiving thanks to the rising cap. The 31-year-old is coming off a down campaign in which he had seven goals and 15 points in 51 regular-season outings with the Lightning. However, he surpassed the 40-point milestone in each of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 regular seasons. Toronto will probably use him primarily on the third line, and he might also receive some power-play ice time.

Stenlund signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Mammoth on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Stenlund has made at least 80 regular-season appearances in three consecutive years. Across 80 regular-season games with Utah last year, he recorded four goals, 14 assists, 61 blocked shots, 43 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 14:29 of ice time. He should have the opportunity to maintain consistent playing time with the Mammoth during the 2026-27 campaign.

Kuntar signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Kuntar made his NHL debut with the Sabres on Dec. 11 against Vancouver in 2025-26. However, he spent most of his time in the minors. He recorded 21 goals, 16 assists and 85 PIM across 70 regular-season outings with AHL Rochester. Kuntar could be in the mix to provide depth for the Sabres in 2026-27, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him make the bulk of his appearances in the minors once again.

Shaw signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Shaw had 15 goals, 44 points and 67 PIM in 71 regular-season appearances with AHL Manitoba in 2025-26. The 27-year-old will compete for an NHL roster spot during training camp, but he'll probably begin 2026-27 in the minors.

Brodzinski signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Brodzinski made at least 50 regular-season appearances for the Rangers in each of the past three campaigns. He recorded six goals, 10 assists, 47 hits, 19 blocked shots and 12 PIM while averaging 11:10 of ice time across 55 outings in 2025-26. He will compete for a depth role with the Capitals during training camp.

Blueger signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

After appearing in all 82 regular-season games with the Canucks during the 2024-25 campaign, Blueger missed most of the first half of the 2025-26 season due to injury. Overall, he made 35 appearances last year while recording nine goals, eight assists, 55 hits, 22 PIM and 16 blocked shots while averaging 16:31 of ice time.

Laczynski signed a three-year, $2.7 million contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Laczynski had five assists in 10 regular-season outings with Vegas in 2025-26. He also had 22 goals and 64 points in 62 regular-season appearances with AHL Henderson last campaign. The 29-year-old managed to secure a one-way contract, so he'll earn the same amount regardless of whether he plays in the NHL or minors, but it still wouldn't be surprising if he ends up starting 2026-27 in the AHL.