Arber Xhekaj Signs Two-Year Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj re-upped with the team for two years on Tuesday. The two sides inked a $2.6 million deal. Xhekaj was a restricted free agent after completing a three-year entry-level contract. The 23-year-old has skated in 95 games through his first few NHL seasons, registering 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) with […]

Rangers, Ryan Lindgren Agree On One-Year Deal

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren has signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the club. The 26-year-old restricted free agent was set for a salary arbitration hearing on Friday before getting a new contract sorted out. Lindgren has spent his entire NHL career with the Rangers, suiting up in 333 regular-season games. He has […]

Brock Faber Signs Eight-Year Extension With Wild

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber signed an eight-year extension on Monday. He will be on a $68 million deal once his entry-level contract expires next summer. The Wild are investing heavily in Faber after he was one of the standout rookies in the NHL in 2023-24, finishing second only to Chicago's Connor Bedard in the […]

Kraken Grab Brandon Montour With Seven-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken have made a big splash in NHL free agency, signing defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year, $7.14 Million AAV deal. The 30-year-old earned this contract a few years ago when he obliterated his career highs in points, goals, and assists, posting 73 points (16 goals, 57 assists) in 80 games with the […]

Jakob Chychrun Acquired By Capitals

The Washington Capitals made a big splash on the first day of free agency, trading for former Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The Caps sent over Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick in return. While Chychrun wasn't incredible for the Sens last season, this return feels awfully light for a player who managed to […]

Mark Giordano Plans To Continue Playing

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano is planning to continue his playing career. "Mark has made the decision that he's playing for a few more years," said Giordano's agent, Rich Winter, to Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star. "He feels very confident. He's been talking to a lot of people who tell him: Don't quit […]

Kevin Bahl Moves To Calgary

Defenseman Kevin Bahl was traded by the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was part of a deal that sent Jacob Markstrom the other way. Bahl moves on from New Jersey after skating in 148 games with the Devils. He featured in all 82 regular-season games this term, posting 11 […]

Scott Perunovich Earns One-Year Extension From Blues

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich has agreed to a one-year extension with the team. It's a one-way deal worth $1.15 million. Perunovich is coming off a one-year contract that paid him $775,000 and was a pending restricted free agent. The 25-year-old made 54 appearances for the Blues in 2023-24, collecting 17 points, all of […]

Filip Hronek Signs $58 Million Deal With Canucks

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek has signed an eight-year, $58 million extension with the team. He was set to become a restricted free agent before agreeing to a new deal. Hronek, a former second-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, had his first full season with the Canucks in 2023-24, becoming a key cog […]

Sharks Appoint Ryan Warsofsky As Head Coach

The San Jose Sharks have announced Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach. He will take charge of the team after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant under David Quinn, who was fired in April. Warsofsky was responsible for the team's defense and penalty kill during his time as an assistant. He has […]

Jalen Chatfield Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield will extend his stay with the team until 2027. He will skip unrestricted free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $9 million extension. Following his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks, Chatfield joined the Hurricanes during the 2021-22 season. He has steadily developed ever since and managed career-high numbers across […]

Jaccob Slavin Working On Long-Term Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is poised to sign an extension with the team this offseason. Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes are working on a long-term deal with Slavin. He will be wrapping up a seven-year, $37.1 million contract in 2024-25. Slavin, who turned 30 on May 1, should secure himself another good deal […]

Darnell Nurse Expected To Play In Game 3

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (hip) is expected to be in the lineup when the 2024 Stanley Cup Final continues on Thursday. The 29-year-old was limited in Monday's Game 2 against Florida due to a hip injury, logging only seven shifts and 4:20 of ice time. Nurse wasn't able to practice on Wednesday either. However, […]

Vincent Desharnais Re-Enters Oilers Lineup Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be drafted into the lineup for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Monday. The 28-year-old steps in for Cody Ceci, who had a bad time as Edmonton opened the Final with a 3-0 defeat. Ceci finished Saturday's game with a minus-two rating across 17:19 of […]

Brandon Montour Makes Franchise History In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour contributed an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Edmonton in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. His seventh helper of the 2024 playoffs made Montour the first blue-liner in franchise history with double-digit points in multiple postseasons. Montour has scored three goals with 38 shots in 18 contests. […]

Evan Bouchard Looking To Stay Hot Into Final

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard will look to stay hot as his team opens up the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The young blueliner has become a legitimate Conn Smythe Trophy candidate thanks to notching six goals and 27 points across 18 postseason games to this point. Bouchard also enjoyed a […]

Jamie Drysdale Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp After Surgery

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (lower body) has undergone surgery for a "significant injury" but is expected to be available for the start of training camp. Drysdale, who was acquired from Anaheim in January, featured 24 times for the Flyers this season, recording five points (two goals, three assists) with 34 shots on goal, 27 […]

Joel Edmundson, Maple Leafs Have Mutual Interest In Reunion

The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Joel Edmundson reportedly have mutual interest in a reunion, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. The Leafs acquired the veteran blueliner in a trade with the Washington Capitals ahead of the March 8 NHL trade deadline. Edmundson appeared in nine games with the team, failing to hit the scoresheet […]

Matt Dumba To Leave Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba will not re-sign with the team and is hitting the open market this offseason. After inking a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes last summer, Dumba finished the 2023-24 campaign with the Lightning, playing in 23 contests. However, the Lightning have just re-acquired Ryan McDonagh, who carries […]

Jani Hakanpaa Remains Out On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) will remain sidelined for Game 5 against the Oilers on Friday. The 32-year-old has yet to feature in the postseason after suffering a lower-body injury on March 16. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer hasn't ruled Hakanpaa out for the series, but he appears to still be some way […]

Christopher Tanev A Game-Time Call On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Christopher Tanev (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton. Tanev's night was cut short in Game 4 when he was injured while blocking a shot, but it looks like he has a chance to return to action on Friday. While the veteran blue-liner has managed to […]

Gustav Forsling Extends Point Streak With Another Goal

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling scored a big goal to stretch his point streak to three games in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers. The Swedish blue-liner popped up with a game-tying goal in the second period after Chris Kreider had given the Rangers the lead. It's already his second goal of the Eastern Conference […]

Miro Heiskanen Pushes Point Streak To Three Games

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen extended his point streak to three games in Wednesday's Game 4 loss to the Oilers. He picked up an assist as Esa Lindell put Dallas 2-0 up with just 5:29 played, but the Stars crumbled and suffered a 5-2 defeat. Heiskanen was minus-two for the contest while also registering one […]

Christopher Tanev Suffers Lower-Body Injury In Game 4 Loss

Dallas Stars defenseman Christopher Tanev sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's Game 4 loss to Edmonton. He left the game in the second period after blocking a shot with his right foot. The gritty blue-liner logged three total blocks in the contest with no offensive stats across 8:37 of action. In 17 playoff appearances, Tanev […]

Adam Fox Records Two Assists In Game 4 Loss

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox registered two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida. After logging only one point in the previous seven games, Fox helped Vincent Trocheck get a power-play goal in the first period and grabbed another assist early in the third when Alexis Lafreniere found the back of the net. […]

Kraken Appoint Dan Bylsma As Head Coach

The Seattle Kraken have announced Dan Bylsma as the second head coach in franchise history. He takes the reins from Dave Hakstol after spending the past two seasons working for the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Bylsma, who was last behind a bench as a head coach in the NHL in 2016-17, has […]

Evan Bouchard Continues Prolific Playoff Run With 17th Assist

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard finished Monday's Game 3 loss to the Stars with one assist, two shots, two blocks, and two hits. He posted his 17th assist of the 2024 postseason when Zach Hyman opened the scoring with only 2:02 played. Paul Coffey is the only defenseman in Oilers history with more helpers in […]

Jacob Trouba Escapes Suspension For Elbowing

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has avoided suspension for elbowing Florida forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. He received a $5,000 fine for the incident, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Game 3 was a very busy day at the office for Trouba in general. […]

Nikita Okhotiuk Moves To KHL

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk joining CSKA Moscow of the KHL. TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Okhotiuk has signed a two-year deal with the team. The 23-year-old Russian moves back to his home country after featuring in 52 NHL games in 2023-24. He recorded nine points (one goal, eight assists), 52 shots on goal, 80 […]

Jani Hakanpaa Still Not Practicing

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday and is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday. Hakanpaa has been out of the Stars' lineup since Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings where he suffered an undisclosed injury. It would be […]