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Studnicka signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Flyers on Wednesday.

Studnicka had 12 goals and 30 points in 41 regular-season appearances with AHL Charlotte in 2025-26. He also appeared in 19 games with Florida last season, recording no points, four PIM, 19 hits and six blocks. Studnicka will compete for an NHL roster spot during training camp, but he'll probably begin the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Samson agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Wednesday.

Samson has yet to appear in an NHL game since being selected by the Flyers in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft. Still, at just 22 years of age, the defenseman has a chance to prove he can handle the big time. He logged 40 AHL games for Syracuse and Lehigh Valley in 2025-26, tallying five goals and 13 assists. He'll need to do better than that to earn a call-up from the Habs.

Gregor signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Jets on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Gregor made 37 appearances for the Panthers during the 2025-26 campaign, racking up four goals, five assists, 37 hits, 26 PIM and 11 blocked shots while averaging 9:34 of ice time. He'll attempt to carve out a role for himself in Winnipeg, but he could spend time in the AHL in 2026-27.

Poulin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Wednesday.

After the Penguins selected him with the 21st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Poulin has logged a mere 15 games at the NHL level. If the 25-year-old winger does make an appearance for Montreal, it figures to be in a bottom-six role with limited minutes.

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

Durzi made 60 regular-season appearances for Utah in 2025-26, recording five goals, 22 assists, 88 blocked shots, 50 PIM and 40 hits while averaging 19:16 of ice time. He should be in the mix for a role on the second or third pairing, but it's unclear if he will get any power-play time.

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.

Nurse was acquired by San Jose from Edmonton on Wednesday in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

Edmonton wanted to get out from under Nurse's $9.25 million cap hit through 2029-30, but that doesn't mean the 31-year-old lacks value. Far from it, Nurse is a good top-four defenseman who plays a physical game while also chipping in offensively. He had seven goals, 24 points, 104 PIM, 137 hits and 167 blocks in 82 regular-season appearances with Edmonton in 2025-26. Nurse should get big minutes and provide veteran leadership to a young Sharks club that is on the rise.

Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp were traded to the Oilers from the Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for Darnell Nurse.

Mukhamadullin made a career-high 50 regular-season NHL appearances with the Sharks in 2025-26. He recorded five goals, seven assists, 63 blocked shots, 35 hits and 22 PIM while averaging 17:09 of playing time. He could battle for a regular spot on Edmonton's third pairing this campaign.

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.