Anaheim Ducks left wing A.J. Greer has signed a four-year, $17 million contract with the team, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. The 29-year-old is getting a significant salary boost after just completing a two-year deal with an $850,000 cap hit. Greer was a pending free agent when the Ducks acquired him from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Radko Gudas last week. In his final season with the Panthers, Greer enjoyed a career year with 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists) in 78 games. He led the team with 203 hits. In 2025-26, Greer benefited from Florida's injury problems and is unlikely to match his offensive production next season. But he will add grit and experience to the lineup as a bottom-six piece.

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink will stay with the franchise on a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The 24-year-old joined his home-state team in March after a four-year run with the Philadelphia Flyers. Brink struggled to adjust to his new surroundings, posting only four points (two goals, two assists) in 13 games. He even spent time as a healthy scratch during the playoffs. However, the Wild are ready to give Brink another go, and he should be determined to prove his worth in 2026-27. Brink will hold a middle-six spot and could see increased power-play time following the departures of Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Johansson.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a historic six-year, $75 million contract extension. The deal will take effect in 2027-28 and carry a $12.5 million cap hit, the highest ever for a defenseman. Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson currently has the largest cap hit among defensemen at $11.5 million. Chicago acquired Byram last week in a deal that included the No. 4 pick in the 2026 draft. His current cap hit stands at $6.25 million. In 2025-26, the 25-year-old blue-liner registered a career-high 42 points (11 goals, 31 assists) in 82 appearances. With his eye-popping new contract, Byram will face high expectations, and it will be interesting to see how well he handles the situation.

Forward Evan Rodrigues (finger) will skate with his fifth NHL team next season after the Florida Panthers traded him to the New Jersey Devils. He was part of a deal that saw Florida acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The Panthers also picked up minor-league forward Angus Crookshank in exchange for Rodrigues and forwards Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves. In 2025-26, Rodrigues posted his fifth straight 30-point season, even after breaking a finger in late March. He tallied 11 goals and 20 assists in 69 outings. The 32-year-old will be part of the middle-six group in New Jersey and should see regular power-play time.