September has brought player movements as teams prepare for training camps. The Predators traded winger Luke Evangelista to the Devils for a 2028 first-round pick and second-rounder, while the Rangers signed unrestricted free agent Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year, $1.5MM deal. Vancouver extended defenseman Zeev Buium for eight years at $75.04MM, and Calle Jarnkrok returned to Sweden with a three-year deal after failing to secure an NHL contract. Lastly, the Kraken re-signed Jacob Melanson for three years at $4.35MM, hoping he can secure a full-time role.
