Canadiens Trade Jeff Petry To The Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired defenseman Jeff Petry in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, giving up depth defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2025. Montreal also retains 50 percent of Petry's salary as part of the deal. The trade was announced less than two weeks after the Canadiens reacquired […]

Oliver Kylington Ready To Return To Action Next Season

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington is ready to make his return to the NHL after missing the entire 2022-23 campaign to focus on his mental health. "It was a very challenging year for me personally," Kylington told Swedish outlet HockeyNews, according to a translation. "These are things that have been going on in the family […]

Kris Letang Welcomes Erik Karlsson's Addition

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has given his sign of approval to the addition of Erik Karlsson. "I love the addition, to be honest," Letang told Matt Vensel of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Trust me, every coach in the NHL wants an Erik Karlsson. Every coach in the NHL wants Crosby and Malkin on the power […]

Hurricanes Announce Caleb Jones Signing

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Caleb Jones to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The team is adding further quality to what already looks like the strongest blue line in the NHL. "Caleb is a reliable, two-way defenseman," said Hurricanes president and general manager Waddell. "His NHL experience will help boost our depth on defense." Jones […]

Matt Dumba Agrees One-Year Deal With Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with defenseman Matt Dumba. The 29-year-old was an unrestricted free agent after finishing a five-year, $30 million deal with the Minnesota Wild, meaning he's settled for a significant pay cut. Dumba had just posted an impressive 50-point campaign with Minnesota right before signing the […]

Canadiens Expected To Move Jeff Petry On

Veteran defenseman Jeff Petry rejoined the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks, but according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels, it's likely that he doesn't start the season with the team. Engels added that the Penguins have already paid Petry his $3 million signing bonus for the season […]

Erik Karlsson Traded To Pittsburgh

Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson finally has a new home after the San Jose Sharks traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. The two teams agreed on a deal that also involved the Montreal Canadiens. In the trade, the Penguins departed with defensemen Jan Rutta and Jeff Petry, forwards Mikael Granlund and Nathan Legare, […]

Ryan Ellis Unlikely To Continue Career

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis (back) will unlikely be able to continue his NHL career. The 32-year-old has missed all but five games since the start of the 2021-22 season and it looks like he will be forced to call it quits because of a torn psoas muscle in his back. According to Flyers president […]

Kevin Bahl Signs Two-Year Contract Extension To Remain In New Jersey

On Monday, New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension. This extension will keep him in New Jersey for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Last regular season, Bahl skated in 42 games and collected two goals, six assists, 27 shots on goal and 35 penalty minutes while posting a plus-4 […]

Zach Werenski Fully Healed And Raring To Go Ahead Of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is fully healed from shoulder surgery and very excited to start life under new head coach Mike Babcock. "My shoulder's all good, pretty much full go since summer hit, so it's good to have a full summer (of training) under my belt," Werenski said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old got […]

Tony DeAngelo Rejoins Hurricanes

Defenseman Tony DeAngelo has rejoined the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent, signing a one-year, $1.675 million deal. DeAngelo was traded to Philadelphia only last July when he had spent just one season in Raleigh, but he is making a quick return after the Flyers bought out his two-year, $10 million contract that had one […]

Erik Karlsson Has Spoken To Multiple Teams

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has been in contact with several teams regarding a potential offseason move. According to TSN's Chris Johnson, the reigning Norris Trophy winner has spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken, and Carolina Hurricanes, plus others. "I just want the best chance to get to the best […]

Vince Dunn Re-Signs With Kraken For Four Years

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn has re-signed with the team, inking a four-year, $29.4 million deal. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and had an arbitration hearing scheduled for July 24. Dunn, who will carry a cap hit of $7.35 million through to 2026-27, earned a big contract following a career year. He was […]

Flyers Buy Out Tony DeAngelo

Defenseman Tony DeAngelo is set to become an unrestricted free agent after being placed on unconditional waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday for the purpose of buying out the final season of his contract. The 27-year-old had one season remaining on a two-year, $10 million contract. DeAngelo joined Philadelphia just 12 months ago when […]

K'Andre Miller Agrees On Two-Year Extension With Rangers

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller has received a two-year extension worth a bit over $7.7 million. He will have a very affordable $3.872 million cap hit for the next two seasons after coming off an entry-level contract. The Rangers will be delighted by getting Miller to sign a bridge deal, with the team in […]

Cam York Signs Extension With Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York has extended his stay with the team for two more years. The 22-year-old agreed on a $3.2 million contract that will have a $1.6 million cap hit for the next two seasons. York was Philadelphia's first-round draft pick in 2019, and he has slowly started to make noise in the […]

Will Borgen And Kraken Settle On Two-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Will Borgen has inked a two-year extension with the club. He earned himself a nice $5.4 million deal that comes with a $2.7 million cap hit. By getting the contract sorted, the Kraken avoided an arbitration hearing with Borgen, who was a restricted free agent following a career-best season. The 26-year-old totaled […]

Jets Sign Dylan Samberg To Two-Year Extension

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg has signed a two-year extension with an average annual value of $1.4 million. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent after having completed his first full season in the NHL. The American blue-liner had a minimal impact on offense, logging only two goals and six assists, but he made his […]

Martin Fehervary Re-Signs With Capitals For Three Years

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary has inked a three-year extension with the team, landing a deal that's worth $8.025 million and has an average annual value of $2.675 million. The 23-year-old, who was a restricted free agent, led Washington in hits last season with 217 and racked up 128 blocks as well in 67 games. […]

Michael Stone Retires From Playing, Moves To Front-Office Role

Calgary Flames defenseman Michael Stone has announced his retirement from the NHL. The 33-year-old will begin a new chapter in his life and join the Flames' front office in a player development role. "I feel very happy to be able to leave the game the way I have and directly into this role with the […]

Senators Bring Travis Hamonic Back On Two-Year Deal

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic is set to extend his stay with the team after agreeing to a two-year, $2.2 million contract. The 32-year-old was an unrestricted free agent after spending the last season and a half with the Senators. But he had a good year in 2022-23 and the two sides were able to […]

Marc Staal Moves To Philadelphia

Veteran defenseman Marc Staal has signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. After spending his first 13 NHL seasons with the New York Rangers, Staal is on the move for a third time in as many years, having had brief stints with Detroit and Florida. He played in all 82 regular-season games […]

Calvin de Haan Inks A One-Year Deal With Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Calvin de Haan to a one-year contract worth $775,ooo on Sunday. The 32-year-old spent last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, collecting two markers and adding 10 assists in 50 regular season contests. He also carried a plus-seven rating while averaging 13:32 minutes of total ice time per game. The […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Signs One-Year Deal With Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have added defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to their roster on a one-year, $4.125 million contract. The 30-year-old moves to Motown after splitting the 2022-23 campaign between Arizona and Carolina. Gostisbehere notched 13 goals and 41 points in 75 games during the season. He has been back on the fantasy radar in the […]

Bowen Byram Re-Signed By Avalanche For Two Years

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram has signed a new two-year deal with the team, landing a contract that's worth $7.7 million. The 22-year-old has shown a lot of upside, but injuries have sadly kept him off the ice a lot of times. Bryam was limited to 42 games in 2022-23, posting 10 goals and 24 […]

Ryan Graves Moves To Pittsburgh With Six-Year Pact

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed up defenseman Ryan Graves on a six-year, $27 million contract. The former fourth-round pick will carry a $4.5 million cap hit with the deal. Graves has 302 NHL games under his belt, suiting up for Colorado and New Jersey. He registered eight goals and 26 points in 78 games with […]

John Klingberg Signs With The Maple Leafs

Defenseman John Klingberg has decided to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent, signing a one-year, $4.15 million contract. Klingberg hit the open market for a second consecutive year after spending his first eight NHL seasons in Dallas. He penned a $7 million pact with the Ducks last summer but completed the 2022-23 […]

Dmitry Orlov Strikes Two-Year Deal With Hurricanes

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has joined the Carolina Hurricanes on a two-year deal that is worth $15.5 million in total. He will carry a cap hit of $7.75 million. Orlov was the biggest defensive piece on the open market and he should be a great pickup for Carolina. The 31-year-old split last season between Washington and […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Lands In Florida

Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Florida Panthers. He joins the Stanley Cup finalists as a free agent after Vancouver bought out his contract on June 16. Ekman-Larsson had a disappointing time in Canada, but he's only just turning 32 and has previously proven himself as a very […]

Bruins Buy Out Final Year Of Mike Reilly's Contract

Boston Bruins defenseman Mike Reilly will be an unrestricted free agent after the team decided to buy out the final season of his three-year contract. Reilly signed a three-year, $9 million pact with Boston in 2021, but the Bruins got back very little for their investment and they will cut loose the 29-year-old, who made […]