NHL Player News

Seeley agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Seeley made his NHL debut last season, appearing in the regular-season finale against the Islanders. The 23-year-old defenseman logged 15:12 of ice time in that game while producing two blocks. While Seeley could see a little more action this year, he's unlikely to be a mainstay on the Canes' blue line, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

Grebenkin (upper body) is expected to be fine for the start of training camp, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports on Thursday.

Grebenkin didn't end up needing surgery to address his upper-body issue. He missed the final 13 games of the 2025-26 regular season and Philadelphia's entire playoff run due to the injury. The 23-year-old isn't a guarantee to be a mainstay in the Flyers' lineup in 2026-27, but he will compete for a bottom-six spot after recording four goals, 14 points, 46 PIM and 86 hits across 55 regular-season appearances last campaign.

Shepard signed a one-year contract with KHL club AK Barys on Thursday, AHL Insider Tony Androckitis reports.

Shepard played in just one regular-season game with the Senators last year in which he gave up two goals on 12 shots in a loss to the Red Wings. With the move, the 30-year-old backstop has likely closed the door on his NHL career, which includes six NHL outings for the Capitals and Senators.

Legare put pen to paper on a one-year contract with KHL club HC Traktor on Thursday, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports.

Legare saw action in just one regular-season game for the Devils last season in which he failed to register a point while producing two hits and one block. At this point, Legare faces an uphill climb to return to the NHL. If that's the case, he'll have logged four games without seeing his name in the points column.

Psenicka signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Utah on Thursday.

Psenicka spent the bulk of 2025-26 playing in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks, logging eight goals and 22 assists in 53 regular-season contests. The 19-year-old blueliner eventually featured in two games with AHL Tucson and could be the organization's under-20 designated player for the upcoming AHL season.

Greaves secured a three-year, $15 million contract with Columbus on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Greaves and the Jackets will avoid salary arbitration by agreeing to this new deal that represents a significant upgrade from his previous two-year, $1.63 million contract. Looking ahead to the 2026-27 campaign, the 25-year-old backstop will likely enter training camp as the presumptive No. 1 option, despite Elvis Merzlikins still being under contract.

Kane agreed to terms on a two-year, $16 million contract with the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Kane was selected by the Hawks with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, spending 16 years with the club before being traded to the Rangers in February of 2023. During that time, the veteran winger saw action in 1,161 regular-season games, racking up 446 goals and 779 assists while also winning three Stanley Cup championships. With his return, Kane figures to slot into a top-six role and should see plenty of time with the man advantage.

Heinen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Heinen made 46 regular-season appearances between Pittsburgh and Columbus last year, recording six goals, six assists, 54 hits, 24 blocked shots and 16 PIM while averaging 11:20 of ice time. He'll remain with the Blue Jackets for another year and should have a chance to compete for a spot on the NHL roster while on his two-way contract.

Aman agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Djurgardens IF of the SHL on Tuesday.

Aman saw action in just two NHL games with Vancouver last season, failing to register a point while producing one shot, two hits and one block. Given the length of his contract with the Swedish club, it seems unlikely the 26-year-old center will make a return to the NHL. If that is the case, he'll eventually hang up his skates having appeared in 132 regular-season tilts in which he recorded eight goals and 21 assists.

Robertson signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Stars on Tuesday.

Robertson will avoid the arbitration hearing he had scheduled for Saturday. The winger's short-term contract allows him to stay with the Stars for 2026-27, though the value of the contract makes it potentially easier for the team to trade him at some point this season if it becomes clear he won't sign a long-term extension ahead of unrestricted free agency next summer. Robertson will head into the campaign as the Stars' top left wing and a reliable power-play option, so fantasy managers can draft the 40-goal, 100-point threat with confidence in the first couple of rounds this fall.