A look at some of the NHLers changing addresses
The NHL off-season saw some significant names switch teams. A veteran head coach, meanwhile, is back in the spotlight. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the notable changes to postal codes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The NHL off-season witnessed several significant player moves as teams shuffled their rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season. Notably, 38-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, following back-to-back Stanley Cup triumphs with the Florida Panthers in 2024 and 2025. Bobrovsky, who had a challenging campaign, boasts a career .912 save percentage and 2.61 goals-against average.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Bruins forward Brad Marchand requested a trade from the Ottawa Senators and joined his older brother Matthew in Florida. The 31-year-old defenceman Dougie Nurse was acquired by San Jose from Edmonton, joining a young Sharks core led by Macklin Celebrini with aspirations to break through in the Pacific Division. Nurse recorded seven goals and 17 assists in 2025-26, securing an eight-year, $68-million contract with Toronto.
Washington Capitals acquired 30-year-old winger Nick Tuch from Buffalo, signing him to an eight-year, $84-million deal. The addition of forwards Jordan Kyrou and Boone Jenner, along with defenceman Vincent Desharnais, aims to revamp the team's roster. The NHL off-season showcased a series of notable changes for teams across the league.
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