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Defensemen

Christian Wolanin Ryan Mast Roman Schmidt Troy Stecher Jordan Spence Arseni Koromyslov Victor Soderstrom Offensive Defensemen Dougie Hamilton Timothy Liljegren Seth Jones Will Borgen Tomas Kralovic Owen Protz Rasmus Andersson Depth Players Aaron Ekblad Smooth Skaters Ethan Samson Simon Benoit Oliver Green

Avalanche Sign Christian Wolanin to One-Year Two-Way Deal

The low-cost signing supplies Colorado with an experienced, puck-moving defenseman available for AHL assignment or NHL call-ups.

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Troy Stecher to Two-Year Extension

Senators Lock Up Jordan Spence With Four-Year, $5 Million-AAV Extension

U-18 World Championship Opens as Final Showcase for 2026 Draft Hopefuls

Canadiens Sign 2024 Pick Owen Protz to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

Flyers, Lightning Swap Defense Prospects Roman Schmidt and Ethan Samson

Maple Leafs Claim Troy Stecher Off Waivers From Oilers

Blackhawks Trade Soderstrom’s Rights to Bruins for Mast and Seventh-Round Pick