NHL Player News

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.

Livingstone signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.

Livingstone will get another change of scenery. He spent last year with AHL Charlotte, earning 17 points over 52 regular-season games. He hasn't seen NHL action since 2022-23 with Nashville, and considering the Flames have many defensive prospects, Livingstone probably won't get much of a look with the big club.

Coghlan signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Coghlan began his career with two seasons in Vegas, and he returned to the Golden Knights for the 2025-26 campaign. He had a limited role with the NHL club last year, appearing in just three regular-season games. Still, he will remain under contract with the organization for two more seasons after agreeing to a deal on the first day of free agency. His opportunities in the NHL will likely be too limited to make him a reliable fantasy option.

Schueneman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Wednesday.

Schueneman spent all of last season in the AHL, splitting time between Springfield and Hershey. Across 71 regular-season appearances between the two clubs, he recorded six goals, 25 assists and 27 PIM. He has appeared in 35 regular-season NHL games during his career, but he'll likely spend most of the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

Del Gaizo signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

Del Gaizo's new deal likely amounts to organizational depth for the Rangers. He spent nearly all of 2025-26 in the AHL with Laval, where he had 27 points in 63 regular-season games. He last played in the NHL in 2024-25, when he logged nine points over 46 outings for the Predators.

Skinner signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Skinner got his first taste of NHL action with the Blues in 2025-26 against Philadelphia on Nov. 14. He recorded seven goals, 12 assists and 61 PIM across 60 regular-season appearances with AHL Springfield last year. He will likely spend most of his time in the minors in the 2026-27 campaign.

Oleksiak signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

After five years with the Kraken, Oleksiak will head north of the border. He produced five goals, 10 assists, 77 shots on net, 36 PIM, 112 hits, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 78 outings with Seattle last season. Oleksiak will likely fill at least part of the role previously occupied by Marcus Pettersson, who Vancouver dealt to the Rangers on Wednesday. Oleksiak carries some fantasy value in banger leagues but has topped the 20-point mark just once in his career.

Callahan signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Callahan made 22 regular-season appearances with the Bruins across the past two campaigns. Across 56 regular-season games with AHL Providence in 2025-26, he recorded two goals, 14 assists and 27 PIM. It wouldn't be surprising to see him continue to spend most of his time in the minors again.

Borgen was dealt to the Bruins from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-round pick, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Borgen will add some toughness in a bottom-four role on the Bruins' blue line. He contributed five goals, 10 assists, 69 shots on net, 41 PIM, 111 hits and 99 blocked shots over 75 contests in his lone full campaign with the Rangers in 2025-26. The 29-year-old defenseman doesn't carry much fantasy appeal outside of banger leagues, as he's missed the 20-point mark in each of the last two years.