Jakub Lauko Returns to Czechia

Forward Jakub Lauko has left the NHL to sign with HC Dynamo Pardubice in the Czech Extraliga. He was an unrestricted free agent after the Boston Bruins did not give him a qualifying offer. 101 of his 139 NHL appearances have come with the Bruins. Lauko started the 2024-25 with the Minnesota Wild before returning […]

Nicholas Robertson Signs One-Year Contract with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson has signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract for next season. He was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing on Sunday. Robertson was the only unsigned restricted free agent remaining among the 11 players who filed for salary arbitration. Times have been difficult for Robertson in Toronto, as the […]

Kings Re-Sign Alex Laferriere to Three-Year Deal

Los Angeles Kings winger Alex Laferriere inked a three-year, $12.3 million contract with the team on Saturday. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after having completed his entry-level contract. Laferriere has produced promising performances with the Kings and is coming off a strong sophomore campaign. The American forward finished last term with 42 points […]

Oilers Hope to Finalize Connor McDavid's Contract Extension Soon

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is approaching the final year of an eight-year, $100 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. However, the superstar forward is not expected to leave the team. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman hopes to agree to an extension with him soon. "(McDavid is) a huge part […]

Devon Levi Re-Signs With Sabres for Two Years

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi has inked a new two-year, $1.625 million contract with the club. The young netminder was Buffalo's last restricted free agent. Levi is a highly-regarded goalie prospect, but he had a tough time in the NHL last season. In nine outings, Levi compiled a 2-7-0 record, allowing over four goals per […]

Martin Pospisil Signs Three-Year Extension

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract extension that will start with the 2026-27 season. Pospisil could have become a restricted free agent after the upcoming campaign. Calgary picked Pospisil in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and he has been a regular on the team for […]

Dario Saric Hoping to Have Meaningful Role with Kings

Sacramento Kings forward/center Dario Saric is looking forward to a fresh start and hopes to become a regular rotation player again in 2025-26. "I went to Sacramento, passed medicals, talked to the coach and general manager," Saric told reporters after practice with the Croatian team ahead of the Pre-Qualifiers of the FIBA World Cup 2027. […]

Donte DiVincenzo to Skip EuroBasket Due to Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be part of Team Italy at the EuroBasket 2025 after sustaining an injury. "I just wanted to say how happy, thankful, and excited I am to finally become an Italian citizen. I want to thank the Federation and Italian institutions for making all this happen in record […]

Ayo Dosunmu Set to Remain in Chicago

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been linked with a move elsewhere, but Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported that "all signs for now point to Ayo Dosunmu returning" to the Bulls. According to Johnson, the Bulls had trade talks […]

Malevy Leons Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Thunder

Power forward Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to link up with the NBA champions for training camp. After going undrafted, Leons made six appearances with the Thunder last season. The Dutch forward logged a total of 20 minutes. However, he found success in the G League, averaging […]

Kings Pick Up Daeqwon Plowden on Two-Way Deal

Guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old was a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. Plowden appeared in his first six NBA games with the Atlanta Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points in 12.0 minutes, with an impressive 52.9 percent shooting from […]

Bryce McGowens Signs Two-Way Deal with Pelicans

Shooting guard Bryce McGowens has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team, after previously spending time with the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, McGowens averaged just 2.5 minutes per game over 13 contests with the Trail Blazers. However, he played extremely well […]

Charlie McAvoy Ready to Go for Next Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) will be fully healthy for the start of training camp. In a conversation with Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, McAvoy indicated that he would have even been ready to play in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs if the Bruins had extended their season. McAvoy missed the final two […]

Dylan Samberg Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Jets

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg has agreed to a three-year, $17.25 million contract extension. Samberg was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing later today, but the two sides managed to avoid it. On Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Samberg set his contract value in arbitration at $6 million, while the Jets were looking […]

Thomas Bryant Set to Move to Greece

Center Thomas Bryant looks ready to pause his NBA career. Reports in Europe indicate that Bryant is in advanced negotiations with Panathinaikos, the 2024 EuroLeague champions. The Greek powerhouse was previously linked with Jonas Valanciunas this offseason. However, the Lithuanian has now committed himself to the Denver Nuggets, and Panathinaikos has gone after another NBA […]

Cam Thomas, Nets Far Apart in Contract Talks

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas remains a restricted free agent and doesn't seem close to signing an extension with the team. Thomas reportedly wants an annual salary of around $30 million, but the Nets have only offered a two-year deal worth about $14.1 million per season with a team option. After averaging a team-high 24.0 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Feeling "Great" Ahead of New Season

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to be back to full health following his bout with a mystery illness late last season. While speaking to the media in his native Latvia ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket, Porzingis addressed several topics, including his health status. "I feel fantastic, to be honest. I took time to rest […]

Chris Paul Hints He Could Extend His Career Beyond the 2025-26 Season

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul may stick around in the NBA for a few more years. Paul, who turned 40 in May, told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he wants to "enjoy" the upcoming campaign and doesn't know if it will be his final season in the National Basketball Association. At the same time, […]

Brandon Miller Close to 100 Percent

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (wrist) is on track to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. In January, Miller underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. "It's probably around 90-95% now," Miller told Diamond Vences of the Charlotte Observer. "I started contact (drills). I'll be ready […]

Canadiens Lock Up Jayden Struble for Two Years

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble signed a two-year, $2.825 million contract on Monday. The 23-year-old restricted free agent had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Aug. 3 before reaching a new deal with the Canadiens, who selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft. Struble has just finished his second NHL campaign, registering […]

Conor Timmins Avoids Salary Arbitration with Two-Year Deal

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has agreed to a two-year, $4.4 million deal with his new team. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and scheduled for salary arbitration. Timmins is a fresh face in Buffalo after the Sabres picked him up in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the draft. Last season, Timmins […]

Zeev Buium Aims for Big Role Next Season

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zeev Buium wants to be a significant contributor on the team next season. "I do think that there is an opportunity for me to step in and be a player on the team," Buium told NHL.com. "And for me, I don't just want to be a guy who's out there -- [I […]

Conor Sheary Signs Tryout Deal with Rangers

Winger Conor Sheary has signed a professional tryout contract with the New York Rangers. He hopes to earn a new NHL deal in training camp after mutually terminating his contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sheary was two years into a three-year, $6 million pact, but he clearly wasn't happy with his situation in the […]

Arvid Soderblom Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom has signed a two-year, $5.5 million extension, avoiding salary arbitration. He came off a two-year, $1.925 million deal this summer. Soderblom has become a regular in the Blackhawks crease over the last couple of years, finishing with a 10-18-7 record in 33 starts last term. It was a tough campaign […]

Brett Berard Played Through Shoulder Injury Last Season

New York Rangers winger Brett Berard revealed that he played most of last season with a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old tore his labrum in November during his fourth career game. Berard finished the season with 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 35 games. Additionally, he scored 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 30 […]

Islanders Re-Sign Maxim Tsyplakov on Two-Year Deal

New York Islanders left wing Maxim Tsyplakov has avoided salary arbitration by signing a new two-year deal worth $4.5 million. The Islanders picked up Tsyplakov last offseason as a free agent on a one-year, entry-level contract worth $950,000. Tsyplakov adapted well to his new environment, scoring 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) in 77 games, […]

Jackson Blake Inks Eight-Year Extension with Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension. The deal will come into effect in 2026-27. Blake, a former fourth-round draft pick, broke into the NHL during the 2024-25 campaign, ranking 10th among first-year players with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 80 contests. The team expects a […]

Pacers Withdraw Qualifying Offer for Enrique Freeman

Power forward Enrique Freeman has become an unrestricted free agent after the Indiana Pacers withdrew their two-way qualifying offer. Freeman suited up only 22 times for the Pacers, who selected him 50th in the 2024 draft. The Cleveland-born forward, who will be 25 next week, averaged 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes. While […]

Jared Butler Moves to Phoenix

Point guard Jared Butler has signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old joins his fifth NBA team after the Philadelphia 76ers declined to pick up a $2.3 million team option on Butler's contract for the 2025-26 season. Butler moved to Philadelphia in February in a trade with the Washington Wizards and had […]

Antonio Reeves Joins Hornets on Two-Way Contract

Guard/forward Antonio Reeves has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets for the 2025-26 NBA season. Reeves had his debut campaign with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024-25, but the team waived him earlier this month. Despite that, Reeves still played for the Pelicans in the Summer League, where he made a strong impression, […]