NHL Player News

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.

Copley signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Copley had a 2.59 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 33 regular-season outings with AHL Ontario in 2025-26. The 34-year-old netminder also has a 44-17-8 record, 2.85 GAA and .898 save percentage in 78 career regular-season NHL games. Copley is likely to start 2026-27 in the minors, but he should be summoned to the Blue Jackets if Jet Greaves or Elvis Merzlikins suffer an injury at any point during the campaign.

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.

Anhorn secured a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Anhorn was undrafted out of St. Cloud State and spent the last three seasons with AHL Manitoba. The 27-year-old blueliner notched three goals and 14 assists in 46 regular-season games for the Moose before adding three points in seven postseason contests. Anhorn figures to spend the bulk of his 2026-27 campaign in the minors with AHL Rockford.

Harris signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Bruins on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Harris had a goal and three points in four outings with AHL Providence as well as a goal and three points in eight appearances with Boston in the 2025-26 regular season. The 25-year-old blueliner will be in the mix for an Opening Night roster spot with Boston, but he will probably be a frequent healthy scratch if he does make the NHL team.

Sissons signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

After spending the first 11 campaigns of his career in Nashville, Sissons joined the Golden Knights last year and is on the move again. Across 66 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26, he recorded six goals, five assists, 93 hits, 46 blocked shots and 28 PIM while averaging 12:30 of ice time.

Thomas signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Thomas made 25 regular-season NHL appearances with the Kings during the 2024-25 campaign, but he spent the entirety of last season in the minors. Across 39 regular-season AHL appearances between Ontario and Springfield last year, he recorded nine goals, 13 assists and 16 PIM. He'll likely have the opportunity to compete for an NHL roster spot under his two-way contract, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend most of his time in the minors.

Kolyachonok signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Devils on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Kolyachonok was an unrestricted free agent after Dallas declined to present him with a qualifying offer before Monday's deadline. He had a goal, three points, four PIM, five hits and 13 blocks in 13 regular-season appearances between Dallas and Boston in 2025-26. Kolyachonok's new contract is a one-way deal, which might indicate that New Jersey is seriously considering him for an Opening Night roster spot. If Kolyachonok does make the team, it will probably be as the seventh blueliner on the depth chart.

Kerfoot penned a two-year, $7 million contract with Nashville on Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Kerfoot played in a mere 34 games for the Mammoth last year, tallying seven goals and six helpers. If he can stay healthy, the 31-year-old center has the ability to get back over the 30-point threshold, a mark he failed to hit in each of the last two years.