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Goaltender Jet Greaves signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, avoiding arbitration and cementing him as the club’s starter after a breakout season in which he posted a 26-19-9 record in 55 games with a .908 save percentage and 2.60 goals-against average; the deal represents a big jump from last year’s $825,000 salary and was described by GM Don Waddell as securing a core piece for the franchise.
Jacob Markstrom was traded from the New Jersey Devils to the Florida Panthers for forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves. The veteran goalie, who began his career with Florida, reunites with the Panthers as they reshuffle after missing the playoffs, with Akira Schmid added and speculation about Sergei Bobrovsky's future.
The Minnesota Wild used the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Buffalo to add three prospects: Adam Andersson (No. 83, 3rd round), a 6'4", 218-pound Swedish center who had 17 points in 30 U20 games with Leksands and helped Sweden win the U18 gold; Kayden Lemire (No. 112, 4th), a 6'4", 187-pound Canadian forward who had 29 points in 68 WHL games with the Prince George Cougars; and Filip Ruzicka (No. 137, 5th), a 6'8", 229-pound Czech goaltender who went 26-14-1 with a 3.19 GAA and .906 SV% in 42 WHL games with Brandon, plus strong playoff numbers. All three were acquired via trades: Andersson from the LA Kings (for picks 89 and 153), Lemire from Columbus (for picks 121 and 185). Wild scouts praised their size, two-way potential, and net-front presence as they develop toward future NHL roles.
Jonathan Quick, 40, announced his retirement after 19 NHL seasons, ending a storied career that includes 410 wins, 65 shutouts, and three Stanley Cup championships (two with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014, and one with Vegas in 2023 as a backup). His final game will be with the New York Rangers against the Florida Panthers, capping a career highlighted by a Conn Smythe and widespread admiration from teammates and coaches for his leadership and longevity.
The San Jose Sharks announced a two-year, $6 million contract extension for goalie Alex Nedeljkovic ($3 million AAV). At 30, he has appeared in 26 games for San Jose this season (11-9-2, 2.83 GAA, .902 SV%) and recently posted a strong stretch (6-1-0 in eight games). Across 205 NHL games with Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh and San Jose, he is 85-69-29 with a 2.97 GAA and .903 SV% and nine shutouts; his standout rookie season (2020-21) included leading the league in GAA and save percentage, All-Rookie Team honors, and Calder voting. He also notched his first NHL goal in 2025, the first goalie to score and record an assist in the same game, underscoring his unusual scoring flair alongside extensive AHL success.
The Florida Panthers signed goaltender Louis Domingue to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, adding a veteran depth option with 144 career NHL games and extensive AHL experience.
In a preliminary-round men’s ice hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, U.S. goalie Jeremy Swayman allowed a long-distance goal to Denmark, with Nick Olesen opening the scoring and Nicholas Jensen adding a second for Denmark.
Penguins' new goalie Stuart Skinner faced his former team Edmonton Oilers shortly after being traded, and despite a challenging game where Oilers' stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl excelled, Skinner received a warm fan reception. The game was marked by Edmonton's power play success and a close score of 6-4, with the Penguins experiencing a tough homestand and learning from their setbacks.
The Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million extension starting in the 2026-27 season, after a standout performance last season where he played all 58 games, setting franchise records and earning multiple NHL weekly honors.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a professional tryout contract, marking his return to the team where he spent 13 seasons and achieved numerous records and awards, including three Stanley Cups. Fleury, a highly accomplished NHL player, will join the team for practice and an upcoming exhibition game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick, with Silovs bringing a strong playoff record and international experience, and signing through 2025-26.
The St. Louis Blues have extended the contract of goaltender Joel Hofer for two years, worth $6.8 million, recognizing his solid performance with a 16-8-3 record last season and a career-best 2.64 GAA.
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, with Tarasov bringing NHL experience and international accolades to the team.
Logan Thompson finished fourth in the voting for the 2025 Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender, with Connor Hellebuyck winning the award for the second consecutive year. Hellebuyck's performance helped the Winnipeg Jets secure franchise records and the Presidents' Trophy, while Thompson had a strong first season with the Capitals, earning his first award votes.
The New York Rangers have signed goaltender Igor Shesterkin to an eight-year contract extension. Shesterkin, 28, has been a standout performer, with a 36-17-2 record, 2.58 goals-against average, and .913 save percentage in the 2023-24 season. He ranks among the top NHL goaltenders in wins, save percentage, and goals-against average. Shesterkin, a Vezina Trophy winner, has been instrumental in the Rangers' success, including strong playoff performances. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in 2014.