NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline

TRENDINGNFL Power RankingsArch under fireWeek 2 Waiver WireMLB playoff pictureKawhi trade completedStory byStory byNHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadlineSTEPHEN WHYNOTue, September 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL Teams Scramble to Lock In 8-Year Deals Before New CBA Kicks InTeams are pushing to sign players to max-length contracts before terms drop.Front Office SportsCapitals sign Ryan Leonard to a monster, 8-year contractThe 21 year old forward cashes in big time.HockeyFeedWashington Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Eight-Year, $84-Million ExtensionThe Washington Capitals have extended Ryan Leonard on a massive eight-year deal that will carry a $10.5 million average annual value.The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementBig NHL changes coming as new CBA deadline nearsThe NHL's eight-year contract era is nearly over.The Big LeadCapitals Re-Sign Ryan Leonard To Eight-Year Extension, Commit To Rising Star For Long HaulARLINGTON, V.A. — Ryan Leonard will be with the Washington Capitals for the long haul.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsTen Years After Draft Day Snub, Batherson Becomes Highest-Paid Player In Senators HistoryBatherson secured an eight-year, $86 million extension, cementing his future in Ottawa just hours before league contract rules shifted.The Hockey News - Ottawa SenatorsSenators Sign Batherson To Eight-Year, $86-Million ExtensionThe Ottawa Senators have locked up one of their longest-tenured forwards to an eight-year extension.The Hockey NewsSenators sign Drake Batherson to max term contract extensionThe 28 year old forward secures a HUGE contract.HockeyFeedSenators Working on 8-Year Extension With Drake BathersonThe Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson are trying to get an eight-year contact extension completed.Tuesday, September 15 is the final date that NHL teams can sign their players to eight-year contract extensions before new CBA rules kick in and the maximum extension becomes seven years.With that in mind, the Senators and Batherson’s camp are […] The post Senators Working on 8-Year Extension With Drake Batherson appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSenators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More ComplexThe impasse between the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson just keeps getting more complicated as a crucial deadline looms. The post Senators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More Complex appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talksDrake Batherson has played 470 games with the Ottawa Senators since entering the league, making him one of the longest-tenured members of the franchise. After his entry-level contract expired, he signed a six-year deal with the club, extending his tenure through the 2026-27 season. Now, Batherson is eligible for a contract extension . While […] The post NHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNoah Ostlund signs massive 8 year deal on Monday.One of the last 8 year deals we will see in the NHL.HockeyFeedNHL training camps are approaching. Here are top issues to be decided.NHL teams need to finish getting their rosters in order with training camps opening soon. Here are the top outstanding issues:USA TODAY SportsSabres Extend Noah Ostlund Eight Years, Beating Signing DeadlineThe 22-year-old forward had 27 points in 60 games with Buffalo as a rookie last seasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresHas Leo Carlsson's Offer Sheet With The Ducks Changed The Future Of The NHL?Thanks to Leo Carlsson's $18-million-per-year offer sheet, the NHL won't be the same in terms of how players are paid and how teams structure their rosters.The Hockey NewsBuffalo Sabres bank on Noah Ostlund's potential by signing 22-year-old to 8-year, $52.8M contractThe Buffalo Sabres are banking on forward Noah Ostlund’s potential by signing the 22-year-old to an eight-year, $52.8 million contract, the team announced Monday. The sizable terms of the contract reflects the confidence the Sabres have in a player who made significant strides last year in his rookie season. The Sabres are projecting Ostlund to fill a top-two line role this season as either a center or winger.Associated PressClock Ticking on Simon Edvinsson Extension as New CBA Set to Change Contract Rules TuesdayDetroit must act fast to secure their star defenseman under current rules before looming CBA restrictions slash maximum contract lengths and eliminate crucial salary cap loopholes.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsSharks Running Out of Time for Potential Eight-Year ExtensionsIf the San Jose Sharks want to sign one of their young players to an eight-year extension, they're against a tight deadline, as the current CBA expires tomorrow and will be replaced on Wednesday.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksWith NHL CBA Expiring Tuesday, Potential Pavel Zacha Extension LoomsTime is running out if Zacha and Bruins want to come to an agreement before a more restrictive collective bargaining agreement kicks in.Boston Bruins On SIDaily Bean: Batherson Extension; Bruins Prospects Showcase; NYI Names CaptainThe Boston Bruins are done with the Prospects Showcase, and now the attention turns to training camp. 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