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Levi was acquired along with a 2028 seventh-round pick by Edmonton from Buffalo on Wednesday in exchange for a 2028 third-round selection.

At one point, Levi was considered Buffalo's future starting goaltender. However, he struggled to make an impact in the NHL, posting a 3.29 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 39 career regular-season outings with the Sabres. It got to the point where he no longer fit into Buffalo's plans, motivating the move to Edmonton. The Oilers need goaltending, so this is a golden opportunity for Levi to show that those former expectations weren't misplaced. However, the team has a crowded crease entering training camp with Levi, Tristan Jarry and Frederik Andersen competing for spots.

Clifton signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Bruins on Wednesday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Clifton spent the first five years of his career in Boston before suiting up for the Sabres and Penguins over the past three seasons. He made 50 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 campaign, recording two goals, four assists, 180 hits, 84 blocked shots and 53 PIM while averaging 16:46 of ice time.

Bobrovsky agreed to terms on a three-year, $21 million contract with Toronto on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Bobrovsky figures to immediately step into the top spot between the pipes for the Leafs, which is a blow to Anthony Stolarz's fantasy managers. In the last 10 years, the 37-year-old Bobrovsky has missed the 50-game mark just once, in the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. For his part, Bobrovsky is coming off the worst save percentage of his career (.877), but he didn't have much in the way of help in front of him, given Florida's extensive injury list. Still, he has plenty of bounce-back appeal.

Halverson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Wednesday.

Halverson made three regular-season NHL appearances for the Lightning across the past two seasons, but he spent most of his time in the AHL. Across 43 regular-season starts with AHL Syracuse last year, he went 24-11-10 with a 2.42 GAA and .905 save percentage.

Hyry (lower body) signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Stars on Wednesday.

Hyry completed his entry-level contract, which made him a restricted free agent. He had three goals, five points, two PIM and 32 hits in 20 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Hyry will have to earn his roster spot with the Stars during training camp, but there's a fair chance that he'll end up spending all of 2026-27 in the NHL.

Pederson signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, PuckPedia reports.

Pederson's deal will be a two-way agreement for the 2026-27 campaign worth $650,000 at the AHL level and $850,000 at the NHL level before converting to a one-way deal with a $900,000 salary for the 2027-28 season. Pederson made double-digit NHL appearances in three consecutive years between the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons, but he played exclusively in the AHL across the next two seasons. He made just five regular-season NHL appearances for the Flyers last year. He spent most of his time in the minors, recording 23 goals, 25 assists and 44 PIM across 63 regular-season appearances for AHL Lehigh Valley. He'll have an opportunity to get a fresh start in Los Angeles.

Trouba signed a four-year, $33 million contract with San Jose on Wednesday.

Trouba missed just one regular-season game for the Ducks last year and recorded 10 goals and 25 assists along the way. His 35 points represent his highest total since 2021-22, when he was with the Rangers. With the Sharks, the veteran defenseman should see plenty of minutes while seeing time on the penalty kill.

Schenn signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Schenn had a goal, seven points, 43 PIM, 149 hits and 57 blocks in 50 regular-season appearances between Winnipeg and Buffalo in 2025-26. He's returning to the Canucks after playing for them in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24. The 36-year-old blueliner will likely open the upcoming campaign on the third pairing and help with the penalty kill. Schenn should accumulate plenty of PIM and hits as long as he stays healthy and in the lineup.

Kessel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Kessel had a consistent role with the Blues in the past two campaigns. He recorded two goals, an assist, 26 blocked shots, 22 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 12:32 of ice time across 29 regular-season appearances last year, production that was nearly identical to the 2024-25 campaign. He'll have the opportunity to compete for a role with the Islanders on a one-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Kirkland inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Kirkland is far from a lock to make the team coming out of training camp and could spend much of the year in the minors with AHL Iowa. Still, the 29-year-old winger is a decent depth piece who figures to be atop the list of potential call-ups when the need arises.