Future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane has signed a two-year contract to rejoin the Chicago Blackhawks, reuniting with the franchise where he spent 16 seasons.

Steve Yzerman will transition to a senior advisor role for the Detroit Red Wings following a seven-year tenure that failed to return the club to the playoffs.

Several NHL organizations remain mired in roster instability heading toward training camp. These teams appear weaker or stagnant compared to their 2025-26 standing based on paper compositions.