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Luke Evangelista • RW • Devils

Luke Evangelista Inks Five-Year Contract With Devils

New Jersey Devils right wing Luke Evangelista secured a five-year, $36.25 million contract extension on Tuesday. His annual salary will increase from $3 million to $7.25 million in 2027-28. The Devils acquired Evangelista from the Nashville Predators on Sept. 1. He is coming off a career year, posting 56 points (12 goals, 44 assists) in 81 games. In 253 career games, Evangelista has totaled 142 points (45 goals, 97 assists). With his future sorted, Evangelista can focus fully on his performance and has a realistic chance of becoming a 60-point scorer in New Jersey, playing alongside elite offensive talent like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes.

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Cutter Gauthier • LW • Ducks

Cutter Gauthier Agrees to Six-Year Deal With Ducks

Anaheim Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier signed a six-year, $81 million contract extension on Tuesday. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the deal includes $69.5 million in signing bonuses. Gauthier was a restricted free agent following a standout 41-goal campaign. He added 28 assists in 76 outings. The 22-year-old has tallied 114 points (61 goals, 53 assists) in 159 career games. Gauthier looks like a star in the making and is expected to reach new heights for his team and fantasy managers over the next few seasons.

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Kevin Bahl • D • Flames

Kevin Bahl Good to Go for Camp

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (lower body) is healthy and ready for training camp, Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports. Flames general manager Craig Conroy told Steinberg that everyone on the roster, except Jonathan Huberdeau (hip), is ready for training camp, indicating Bahl has recovered from a lower-body injury that kept him out of the final five regular-season games of 2025-26. The 26-year-old had 18 points (four goals, 14 assists), 57 SOG, 99 blocks, and 114 hits in 76 games during the campaign. While Bahl sees a lot of ice time with the Flames, he doesn't produce enough offensively to warrant a spot on fantasy squads in most leagues.

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Nikita Zadorov • D • Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Declares Himself Ready for Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (knee) has recovered from an MCL injury that limited him during last year's playoffs, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports. "The knee's good," Zadorov said. "It was a good recovery. I was able to do upper body and work my other leg while I was rehabbing. No complications." The Russian blue-liner is gearing up for his third season as a Bruin, having missed only one regular-season game in each of his first two years. Zadorov finished last term with 22 points (two goals, 20 assists), 107 SOG, 102 blocks, 196 hits, and a plus-18 rating. Additionally, he racked up a career-high 152 penalty minutes.

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Kaiden Guhle • D • Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle to Miss Start of Season

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (undisclosed) won't be available at the start of the season due to offseason surgery, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. Guhle appeared to have hurt his left knee during the playoffs, but it's unclear whether the procedure is related to that injury. The 24-year-old also missed time early last season and suited up for just 39 games. He recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists), 39 SOG, 63 blocks, and 86 hits. Guhle is a big presence on defense, but his fantasy ceiling isn't very high given his limited offensive contributions.

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Drake Batherson • RW • Senators

Drake Batherson Signs Largest Contract in Senators History

Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson signed an eight-year contract extension with the team on Tuesday. It's a historic deal, as the Senators handed out the largest contract in franchise history. The contract starts in 2026-27 and pays Batherson $86 million. Batherson, who turned 28 in April, has spent his entire career in Ottawa and has steadily improved each year. He finished last season with a career-high 71 points (33 goals, 38 assists) in 79 games. Batherson also delivered 122 hits, adding to his fantasy appeal.

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Noah Ostlund • C • Sabres

Sabres Re-Sign Noah Ostlund for Eight Years

Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund signed an eight-year, $52.8 million contract extension on Monday. He will complete his entry-level contract in 2026-27, before the new deal kicks in. Ostlund made a strong impression during his rookie campaign, amassing 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 60 outings. After averaging only 13:58 of ice time last season, he is expected to take on a larger role. The Sabres are reportedly planning to use Ostlund in the top six, either as a center or a winger. A regular spot on a scoring line would significantly increase Ostlund's fantasy value.

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Mason McTavish • C • Blues

Mason McTavish Eager to Prove Himself After Anaheim Exit

St. Louis Blues forward Mason McTavish feels he has a point to prove in 2026-27. "Yeah, I think I have a chip on my shoulder, for sure," McTavish told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. "I'm not happy with the way things went in Anaheim. I enjoyed my time there; it was awesome, guys were great, but at the same time, they traded me. That's something I'm passionate about and want to get better. I'm looking forward to doing that here." McTavish arrived in St. Louis in exchange for a pair of first-round picks in June. The Ducks traded him less than 12 months after signing him to a six-year, $42 million contract extension. McTavish is expected to play an important role on his new team as the second-line center and a power-play contributor.

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Elias Pettersson • C • Canucks

Teammate Backs Elias Pettersson to Return to Elite Form

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has gone through a couple of tough campaigns, but teammate Brock Boeser is confident he'll regain his superstar level in 2026-27. "Seems like he's in a great headspace," Canucks winger Boeser said about Pettersson at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour. "Way better than the last few years." Pettersson had a 102-point campaign in 2022-23 before signing an eight-year, $92.8 million extension in 2024, the largest contract in Canucks history. Since then, his performance level has dropped significantly, as Pettersson has averaged only 0.70 points per game. After posting three consecutive 30-goal years, he has scored 30 goals combined over the last two campaigns. A resurgence from Pettersson would greatly benefit the Canucks and help many fantasy teams.

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Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Progressing as Planned in Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis (shoulder) is on track in his recovery from offseason surgery, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports. The 24-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in late June and was ruled out for 4-6 months. He's hoping to return to action in late October or early November. Jarvis has posted three consecutive 30-goal and 60-point campaigns despite dealing with a shoulder injury over the past couple of years. With the issue behind him, the versatile forward could take his game to a new level.

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Nick Blankenburg • D • Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Invite Nick Blankenburg to Camp

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun reports. Blankenburg has been without a standard contract late in the offseason despite playing 60-plus regular-season games in back-to-back campaigns. He split the 2025-26 season between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche, registering 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists), 72 SOG, 59 blocks, and 55 hits. The 28-year-old will compete for a bottom-pairing role during training camp.

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Zachary Bolduc • RW • Canadiens

Zachary Bolduc Signs Contract Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens winger Zachary Bolduc has re-signed with the team on a four-year contract. He landed a $16.8 million deal as a restricted free agent. The Canadiens acquired Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues last offseason. In 2025-26, he recorded 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 78 outings and led all Canadiens forwards with 170 hits. Coming off back-to-back 30-point campaigns, Bolduc will look to find the next gear in 2026-27. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a big leap, as Bolduc will likely be limited to a bottom-six role.

2 days ago

Max Domi • C • Maple Leafs

Max Domi to Miss Start of Training Camp

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (back) will sit out the start of training camp next week. According to Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, Domi remains "out indefinitely" due to complications from offseason surgery. Domi played through injury last season but missed only two games. He recorded 12 goals and 36 points. Because he is still recovering from surgery, Domi may also miss some time at the start of the regular season. Toronto will open its season on Sept. 29 at home against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Fully Healthy Ahead of New Season

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan is fully healthy for the start of the season, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Monahan was banged up all year last season and struggled to perform. After being a point-per-game guy in 2024-25, the 31-year-old tallied only 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) in 78 games. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said Monahan is feeling "great" ahead of the new campaign. He didn't require any surgeries to get healthy. With no injuries, Monahan could comfortably reach 50-60 points in 2026-27.

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Dylan Larkin • C • Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Will Join Red Wings for Camp Despite Trade Request

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin will report to training camp despite requesting a trade this offseason, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. Larkin hasn't gotten his desired move away from Motown, but he could very well start the season with the Red Wings. However, the 2026 Olympic champion won't be the team captain anymore after the Red Wings announced that they will begin the campaign without a captain. In 2026-27, Larkin will aim to post his sixth consecutive 30-goal season. He has notched at least 67 points in each of the past five seasons.

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Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone inked a two-year, $18 million contract extension on Saturday. The Golden Knights locked up their captain for a pair of more years, with Stone's current contract ending in 2027. Stone will take a small pay cut with his new deal, as the average annual value of his contract will drop from $9.5 million to $9 million. Although having Stone rostered often frustrates fantasy managers because of his health issues, the veteran forward is extremely productive when on the ice -- he averaged 1.22 points per game last season.

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Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Will Miss Start of Season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) will miss the start of the season. Recently, Flames general manager Craig Conroy revealed that Huberdeau had suffered a setback in his recovery from hip surgery and wouldn't be available at the start of training camp. Unfortunately, Conroy has now delivered an even grimmer update, saying Huberdeau isn't ready to start the season. On the bright side, Huberdeau told reporters on Thursday that he is pain-free. Huberdeau's absence could open the door for a player like Samuel Honzek to get more opportunities early in the season.

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Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Looking "Amazing" in Pre-Camp Skates

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) has been turning heads during pre-training camp skates, TSN's Mark Masters reports. Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev told reporters on Thursday that Matthews has looked "amazing" in the informal skates. Matthews has been hampered by health issues in recent years and underwent MCL surgery in March, which ended his 2025-26 campaign. He posted 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) in 63 games during a disappointing season. With him now fully healthy, Matthews could bounce back in style in 2026-27.

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Kevin Fiala • LW • Kings

Kevin Fiala to Miss Start of Training Camp

Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower leg) won't be available for the start of training camp next week. The Swiss forward has undergone follow-up surgery on the broken leg he sustained during the Olympics in February. Due to the injury, Fiala was limited to 56 NHL outings last season. He posted 18 goals and 40 points. It's uncertain if Fiala will be cleared to join training camp later. Fiala is a year removed from scoring a career-high 35 goals, and he would be sorely missed if the Kings have to start the season without him.

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Braeden Bowman • RW • Golden Knights

Braeden Bowman Inks Six-Year Extension With Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Braeden Bowman signed a six-year, $20.4 million contract extension on Thursday. He will have a cap hit of $3.4 million starting in the 2027-28 season. Bowman broke into the Golden Knights team last season, appearing in 54 games. He recorded eight goals and 26 points. The 23-year-old was a standout performer in the AHL, with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 20 games. Bowman will look to cement his place on the team in 2026-27 and is a name fantasy managers should keep an eye on.

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