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NHL Season Opens With Major Deals: Eichel, McDavid Extend as Pietrangelo Sidelined

Big contracts plus key absences are already shaping contenders’ cap plans.

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Marco Sturm and the Bruins will open a new season on Wednesday.
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Oct 7, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs (37) makes a save against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Edmonton secured Connor McDavid on a two-year extension at $12.5 million AAV, keeping his deal in place through 2027-28.
  • Vegas re-signed Jack Eichel for eight years at a $13.5 million AAV and confirmed Alex Pietrangelo will miss the entire season, triggering full relief on his $8.8 million cap hit.
  • Winnipeg is progressing toward a long-term extension with Kyle Connor, with reports indicating an average annual value in the low $12 million range.
  • Edmonton announced a three-year, $4 million AAV extension for defenseman Mattias Ekholm and signed forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
  • Opening-night highlights included Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs posting a 25-save shutout over the Rangers and the Avalanche winning as Nathan MacKinnon moved past Joe Sakic for the franchise points lead since the relocation.