Defense Stars & Goalie Moves | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Chicago just handed out a mega-deal to 25-year-old defenseman Bowen Byram, locking him up for six years at $12.5M annually—making him the highest-paid blueliner in the league. Meanwhile, Vegas kept Rasmus Andersson around for seven years at $8.5M, solidifying their defense after his career-best 47 points. Toronto brought in veteran Sergei Bobrovsky on a three-year, $7M contract to be their new goalie starter. San Jose welcomed Mason Marchment on a five-year, $6.75M deal—a sentimental homecoming for the player whose late father once wore Sharks gear. And Colorado added depth on the wing with…