What happened: Macklin Celebrini features as the The Boston Bruins hold the advantage in their July 1 move that sent Joonas Korpisalo to the Rangers for Vaisanen and a fourth-round draft choice. In Toronto, Darren Raddysh provides immediate value under his new sign-and-trade contract.

Why it matters: Celebrini's selection highlights his status as a marquee attraction entering his third professional campaign. Boston cleared salary from its goaltending rotation while securing draft capital for its upcoming retool. Toronto locked in a right-shot defenseman at a manageable cap hit, stabilizing defensive depth for the 2026-27 schedule.

What to watch: Training camp opens in September as teams finalize their 2026-27 opening-night rosters. EA Sports will release additional NHL 27 gameplay details and player ratings ahead of the autumn launch.