NHL Player News

Woo put pen to paper on a two-year, two-way contract with Anaheim on Wednesday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Woo has yet to make his NHL debut despite being selected by the Cancuks in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft. At this point, even if the 25-year-old blueliner does finally earn a promotion to the Ducks' main roster, he is unlikely to play enough games at the NHL level to offer any fantasy value.

Holl signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Holl spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, making 41 regular-season appearances for AHL Grand Rapids and recording two goals, 12 assists and 10 PIM. However, he had averaged 63.8 regular-season NHL appearances across the previous six campaigns, and he'll presumably have an opportunity to compete for an NHL role with his new team.

Anhorn secured a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Anhorn was undrafted out of St. Cloud State and spent the last three seasons with AHL Manitoba. The 27-year-old blueliner notched three goals and 14 assists in 46 regular-season games for the Moose before adding three points in seven postseason contests. Anhorn figures to spend the bulk of his 2026-27 campaign in the minors with AHL Rockford.

Harris signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Bruins on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Harris had a goal and three points in four outings with AHL Providence as well as a goal and three points in eight appearances with Boston in the 2025-26 regular season. The 25-year-old blueliner will be in the mix for an Opening Night roster spot with Boston, but he will probably be a frequent healthy scratch if he does make the NHL team.

Kolyachonok signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Devils on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Kolyachonok was an unrestricted free agent after Dallas declined to present him with a qualifying offer before Monday's deadline. He had a goal, three points, four PIM, five hits and 13 blocks in 13 regular-season appearances between Dallas and Boston in 2025-26. Kolyachonok's new contract is a one-way deal, which might indicate that New Jersey is seriously considering him for an Opening Night roster spot. If Kolyachonok does make the team, it will probably be as the seventh blueliner on the depth chart.

Clifton signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Bruins on Wednesday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Clifton spent the first five years of his career in Boston before suiting up for the Sabres and Penguins over the past three seasons. He made 50 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 campaign, recording two goals, four assists, 180 hits, 84 blocked shots and 53 PIM while averaging 16:46 of ice time.

Trouba signed a four-year, $33 million contract with San Jose on Wednesday.

Trouba missed just one regular-season game for the Ducks last year and recorded 10 goals and 25 assists along the way. His 35 points represent his highest total since 2021-22, when he was with the Rangers. With the Sharks, the veteran defenseman should see plenty of minutes while seeing time on the penalty kill.

Schenn signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Schenn had a goal, seven points, 43 PIM, 149 hits and 57 blocks in 50 regular-season appearances between Winnipeg and Buffalo in 2025-26. He's returning to the Canucks after playing for them in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24. The 36-year-old blueliner will likely open the upcoming campaign on the third pairing and help with the penalty kill. Schenn should accumulate plenty of PIM and hits as long as he stays healthy and in the lineup.

Kessel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Kessel had a consistent role with the Blues in the past two campaigns. He recorded two goals, an assist, 26 blocked shots, 22 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 12:32 of ice time across 29 regular-season appearances last year, production that was nearly identical to the 2024-25 campaign. He'll have the opportunity to compete for a role with the Islanders on a one-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Benning penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Benning was a fringe roster player for the Panthers last year, logging just 18 NHL games while garnering two goals and four assists along the way. With Calgary, the 24-year-old Benning should have a shot at playing more NHL games, but he will need to string together a strong performance at training camp in the fall.