NHL Player News

Alexeyev signed a two-year contract with KHL club Salavat Yulaev on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Alexeyev was given a qualifying offer by the Penguins, so the team will retain his NHL rights while he is playing in Russia. The 26-year-old blueliner saw action in 38 regular-season games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last year, generating three goals and nine assists, but he never logged an appearance with Pittsburgh.

Sebrango agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Florida on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Per PuckPedia, the contract is a one-way deal worth $850,000.

Sebrango finished the 2025-26 season on a high note, recording four helpers in the final five games of the regular season. Still, the 24-year-old blueliner has yet to find the back of the net in 44 career NHL games, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on him producing a ton of offense.

Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Even at age 36, Carlson will get a slight annual raise compared to his last deal, which carried an $8 million cap hit. The blueliner racked up 14 goals, 46 assists, 153 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 71 regular-season outings between the Capitals and the Ducks last year. With the Lightning, Carlson will likely compete with Victor Hedman for top billing on the power play. Carlson is also still capable of handling a heavy role in the top four at even strength, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to consider him in the middle-to-late portions of drafts.

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.