Patrick Kane is officially heading back to where it all started. USA Today The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Kane to a two-year, $16 million contract, bringing one of the greatest players in franchise history back to Chicago. The deal carries an $8 million annual cap hit and includes a full no-movement clause. Kane returning to Chicago is a full-circle moment. The Blackhawks selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he quickly became one of the face

The Philadelphia Flyers are keeping one of their biggest stars around for the future. According to ESPN, the team has agreed to a four-year contract extension with forward Trevor Zegras. Yahoo Sports The new deal keeps Zegras in Philadelphia after he was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks last offseason. Since joining the Flyers, the 25-year-old has become a key part of the team's offense with his playmaking ability, creativity, and highlight-reel goals. By signing Zegras before

The Winnipeg Jets strengthened their defensive corps on the opening days of NHL free agency by signing veteran defenseman Mario Ferraro to a three-year, $12 million contract. Sportsnet Ferraro's new deal carries an average annual value of $4 million and adds an experienced, defensive-minded blueliner to a Jets team looking to remain among the Western Conference contenders. The 27-year-old spent the first seven seasons of his NHL career with the San Jose Sharks, appearing in a

The Washington Capitals will have their captain back for another run after re-signing Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 NHL season. Jason Mowry / Getty Images The deal carries a $4.25 million average annual value and includes a $1 million base salary, a $3.25 million signing bonus and up to $4.75 million in games-played bonuses. The contract keeps the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer in Washington for a remarkable 22nd season. Ovechkin, who turns 41 in Se