NHL Player News

Schmidt signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Schmidt split last season between three AHL clubs, totaling just three assists over 49 regular-season contests. He had two assists in 19 games for AHL Iowa, and clearly the organization saw enough to keep him around for another year. Expect the blueliner to spend most or all of 2026-27 in the minors again.

Hinds signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with Anaheim on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Hinds appeared in six regular-season games with the Ducks in 2025-26, including his NHL debut against Calgary on April 4. During that six-game span, he registered nine shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and six hits, but he didn't earn a point. However, he had one assist, one shot on net, five blocked shots and 17 hits in nine playoff outings. Hinds will probably be a regular in the Anaheim lineup during the 2026-27 campaign.

Cormier signed a one-year contract with the Golden Knights on Monday.

Per PuckPedia, it's a two-way deal. Cormier earned his newest contract after the strongest offensive campaign of his AHL career. Across 49 regular-season games with AHL Henderson, the 24-year-old blueliner compiled eight goals, 39 assists and 121 shots on net. He produced when it mattered as well, adding five points in six postseason appearances. While he's yet to see consistent minutes at the NHL level, he'll return to Vegas' system as one of the top options for a call-up if the Golden Knights run into injury problems. He has one assist in two career NHL games, with both appearances coming in the 2023-24 regular season.

Trudeau signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Trudeau was traded to the Rangers from the Canadiens on June 26, and he reached an agreement on a two-way deal with his new club just over a week later. He's spent the past four seasons with AHL Laval, and it seems likely that he'll spend most of his time in the minors once again during the 2026-27 campaign.

Burroughs signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Monday.

Burroughs had one goal and six assists in 18 regular-season appearances for AHL Ontario in 2025-26. He will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Texas.

Barron signed a one-year, $1.575 million contract with Nashville on Monday.

Barron contributed nine assists, 31 shots on goal, 60 blocked shots and 37 hits in 52 appearances for the Predators during the 2025-26 regular season. He will compete for a depth role with Nashville's blue line during training camp.

Nemec signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with Calgary on Monday.

Nemec supplied 11 goals, 26 points, 101 shots on net and 104 blocked shots across 68 appearances with New Jersey during the 2025-26 regular season. He averaged 19:40 of ice time per game last year, and he should receive an increased role in 2026-27 as a member of the Flames. Calgary acquired the 22-year-old blueliner from the Devils on June 23.

White agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Columbus on Monday.

White saw action in 23 regular-season games for New Jersey last year in which he notched four assists, 23 hits, 16 blocked shots and 14 shots on goal while averaging just 12:15 of ice time. In 107 career NHL games, the 29-year-old blueliner has yet to score a goal, chipping in 14 combined assists for the Devils and Ducks. White's move to Columbus won't make NHL ice time any easier to come by, as he figures to once again play the bulk of his minutes in the AHL.

Mintyukov signed a five-year, $36 million contract with the Ducks on Sunday, according to PuckPedia.

With his new deal, Mintyukov is now the second-highest paid blueliner on the Ducks behind Jackson LaCombe. The 22-year-old Mintyukov appeared in a career-high 73 regular-season games in 2025-26, registering eight goals, 22 points, 79 shots, 112 blocks and a minus-3 rating. The 2022 No. 10 overall pick is set to be a staple in Anaheim's top four while seeing ice time in all situations for years to come.

Hunt signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Minnesota on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Hunt contributed six assists, 19 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and 21 hits in 32 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2025-26. He will be in the mix for a depth role with the big club during training camp.