NHL teams make under-the-radar signings and trades this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Several NHL teams made notable but less publicized moves during the recent free agency period. The Washington Capitals acquired Boone Jenner for four years at $5.75 million AAV, aiming to bolster their playoff chances. The San Jose Sharks signed Mason Marchment to a five-year deal at $6.75 million AAV, a significant personal return to the franchise. The Los Angeles Kings brought in Mats Zuccarello on a one-year contract with potential bonuses totaling $5.5 million. Trade activity included Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä moving to the Minnesota Wild, while the St. Louis Blues traded for Connor McMichael, securing a six-year contract for him worth $6.75 million annually. Free agency also saw Andrei Kuzmenko signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins for one year at $5 million.
- •Boone Jenner signs with Washington Capitals for four years at $5.75 million AAV.
- •Mason Marchment returns to San Jose Sharks on a five-year deal worth $6.75 million AAV.
- •Mats Zuccarello joins Los Angeles Kings on a one-year contract with potential bonuses.
- •Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä traded to Minnesota Wild from Calgary Flames.
- •Connor McMichael joins St. Louis Blues on a six-year, $6.75 million deal.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — 16 NHL moves you might have missed this summer
"The biggest trades and free agency signings got plenty of coverage. Here are a few that flew under the radar.
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