News Summary:
On July 10, 2026, the Ottawa Senators signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, two-way contract for $850,000 at the NHL level and $265,000 in the minors, settling before the case reached arbitration. Previously, on July 9, former Senators Hall of Famer Daniel Alfredsson addressed his move to the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff, acknowledging that Ottawa fans might feel "blindsided" but describing it as a "necessary step" and "exciting chapter" in his coaching career. This followed a period from June 19 to July 1, 2026, which marked the NHL's "wildest trade stretch in two decades," with 83 players, or four full rosters, switching teams. Notable players traded included Brady Tkachuk, Bowen Byram, Jordan Kyrou, JJ Peterka, Vincent Trocheck, Darnell Nurse, and Marcus Pettersson. Earlier on July 8, 2026, trade discussions indicated the Penguins were considering moving on from Jason Robertson to pursue Elias Pettersson, while reports suggested the Canucks, Oilers, and Jets would not move goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
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