NHL Player News

Heinola signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Heinola is reportedly on a one-way deal, which suggests Vegas will at least consider him for NHL minutes. The 25-year-old logged 21 points in 44 regular-season games for AHL Manitoba, but he went without a point in five NHL games with the Jets. He also had six points in 10 games at the IIHF World Championship with Finland in May. Heinola's far from a lock to make the Opening Night roster, but the fresh start could serve him well.

Ginning signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Per PuckPedia, Ginning is on a one-way deal in both years. That said, he is likely to spend most of 2026-27 in the AHL. The 26-year-old defenseman posted eight points in 42 regular-season games with AHL Lehigh Valley in 2025-26. He's produced a goal over 16 career NHL appearances, all with the Flyers over the previous four seasons.

Mitchell signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Mitchell produced 17 points and 87 PIM over 58 regular-season games with AHL Bridgeport in 2025-26. He has just nine games of NHL experience over the last four campaigns. Expect Mitchell to spend the bulk of 2026-27 with AHL San Diego.

Ferraro signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Jets on Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Ferraro will bolster the Jets' blue line in a big way as a shutdown defender. The 27-year-old put up career highs in goals (seven) and points (23) in 82 regular-season games with the Sharks in 2025-26. He's also logged at least 125 blocked shots in five straight years and at least 120 hits in each of his seven campaigns. Keep an eye on Ferraro in banger leagues, as he should be a candidate for top-four minutes in Winnipeg.

Bjornfot signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Bjornfot had four points in 19 games with the Panthers last year, as well as 12 points in 33 regular-season outings for AHL Charlotte. The defenseman could stick around the NHL as a seventh blueliner, but there's a decent chance he spends at least some of 2026-27 in the AHL again.

Jones signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Mammoth on Wednesday.

Jones didn't get into an NHL game while under contract with the Sabres last year. He produced a stellar 10 goals and 52 assists over 60 regular-season games with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. Jones should be considered a long shot to make the Mammoth's roster, but he could be in contention for a call-up if he remains productive offensively in the AHL in 2026-27.

Englund signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.

Englund made just three regular-season appearances with Nashville last year after spending a considerable amount of time at the NHL level in the three prior campaigns. Across 52 regular-season games with AHL Milwaukee in 2025-26, he recorded three goals, 10 assists and 65 PIM. Englund will likely have a chance to compete for an NHL roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, but he could have to settle for a role in which he plays primarily in the minors.

Livingstone signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.

Livingstone will get another change of scenery. He spent last year with AHL Charlotte, earning 17 points over 52 regular-season games. He hasn't seen NHL action since 2022-23 with Nashville, and considering the Flames have many defensive prospects, Livingstone probably won't get much of a look with the big club.

Coghlan signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Coghlan began his career with two seasons in Vegas, and he returned to the Golden Knights for the 2025-26 campaign. He had a limited role with the NHL club last year, appearing in just three regular-season games. Still, he will remain under contract with the organization for two more seasons after agreeing to a deal on the first day of free agency. His opportunities in the NHL will likely be too limited to make him a reliable fantasy option.

Schueneman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Wednesday.

Schueneman spent all of last season in the AHL, splitting time between Springfield and Hershey. Across 71 regular-season appearances between the two clubs, he recorded six goals, 25 assists and 27 PIM. He has appeared in 35 regular-season NHL games during his career, but he'll likely spend most of the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.