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Rangers add Ryan Reaves in deal with Knights

Forward Ryan Reaves, who posted the lowest goal total of his 11-year NHL career last season, was acquired by the New York Rangers from the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.Vegas received a third-ro… MORE

Lightning sign F Corey Perry to 2-year deal

After losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final the past two years with two different teams, winger Corey Perry has decided to hop on with the winners.The Lightning signed the two-… MORE

Blues sign F Brandon Saad to five-year deal

The St. Louis Blues signed free agent forward and two-time Stanley Cup winner Brandon Saad to a five-year, $22.5 million deal Thursday.The deal carries an average annual value of $4.5 million.Sa… MORE

Stars sign D Jani Hakanpaa and F Michael Raffl

The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Jani Hakanpaa and forward Michael Raffl on Thursday.Hakanpaa, 29, signed a three-year, $4.5 million deal through the 2023-24 season.Raffl, 32, inked a one-year… MORE

Penguins sign F Michael Chaput to one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Michael Chaput to a one-year, two-way contract Thursday.The deal for the 29-year-old veteran is worth $750,000 at the NHL level.Chaput did not score in 13… MORE

Hurricanes sign oft-troubled D Tony DeAngelo

The Carolina Hurricanes made a bold move Wednesday, signing defenseman Tony DeAngelo, who said he realizes he needs to demonstrate that the disruptions that led to numerous past issues won’t resurface… MORE

Avalanche acquire G Darcy Kuemper from Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes traded goaltender Darcy Kuemper to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday in exchange for a 2022 first-round draft pick, a conditional 2024 third-round pick and defenseman Conor Timmi… MORE

Ducks retain C Ryan Getzlaf on one-year deal

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf is remaining in Anaheim, agreeing Wednesday to a one-year contract.The Orange County Register and The Athletic reported that the deal is worth $4.5 million.The Ducks’… MORE

Capitals recoup expansion pick G Vitek Vanecek in trade with Kraken

Goaltender Vitek Vanecek, whom the Seattle Kraken originally chose in last week’s expansion draft, was traded back to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round selection in t… MORE

Bruins sign F Nick Foligno, G Linus Ullmark

The Boston Bruins signed free-agent forward Nick Foligno to a two-year, $7.6 million deal on Wednesday.The Bruins also signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a four-year, $20 million contact on the fir… MORE

Reports: Devils sign D Dougie Hamilton to seven-year, $63M deal

The New Jersey Devils are signing All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton to a seven-year, $63 million contract, ESPN and TSN reported Friday.Hamilton, 28, will join his fourth NHL team after three sea… MORE

Lightning sign star Brayden Point to eight-year, $76M extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed standout forward Brayden Point to an eight-year, $76 million extension on Wednesday.The deal begins with the 2022-23 campaign and keeps Point under contract through t… MORE

Reports: Mike Hoffman joins Canadiens on three-year deal

Veteran forward Mike Hoffman signed with the Montreal Canadiens on a three-year deal at the start of free agency Wednesday, multiple reports said.The deal is reported to be for three years and $13.… MORE

Oilers sign free agent F Zach Hyman to seven-year, $38.5M deal

The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent forward Zach Hyman to a seven-year, $38.5 million deal on Wednesday.Edmonton also re-signed defenseman Tyson Barrie to a three-year, $13.5 million extension, a… MORE

Penguins sign F Brock McGinn to four-year deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Brock McGinn to a four-year contract worth $11 million on the first day of NHL free agency Wednesday.McGinn spent the first six seasons of his NHL career with… MORE

Blake Coleman signs six-year, $29.4M deal with Flames

The Calgary Flames signed forward Blake Coleman to a six-year, $29.4 million deal on Wednesday.Coleman is fresh off winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Th… MORE

Predators sign F Mikael Granlund to $20M deal

Forward Mikael Granlund signed a four-year, $20 million deal with the Nashville Predators on Wednesday.The team announced the move via social media with the headline “4 more for Granny!””Signing… MORE

Kings sign C Phillip Danault to six-year deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed free agent center and former first-round pick Phillip Danault to a six-year, $33 million contract.Danault, 28, is fresh off leading the Montreal Canadiens to the S… MORE

Maple Leafs sign G Petr Mrazek to three-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday signed unrestricted free agent goaltender Petr Mrazek to a three-year contract worth $11.4 million.Mrazek is expected to battle Jack Campbell for the starting r… MORE

Senators extend D.J. Smith, agree with Michael Del Zotto

The Ottawa Senators on Wednesday signed head coach D.J. Smith to a two-year extension and agreed to terms with journeyman defenseman Michael Del Zotto.The Senators hold an option for a third year o… MORE

Kraken sign G Philipp Grubauer to six-year contract

The expansion Seattle Kraken signed goaltender Philipp Grubauer to a six-year, $35.4 million contract on Wednesday.The deal represents a significant raise for Grubauer, who just completed a three-y… MORE

Stars sign Ryan Suter, Braden Holtby to contracts

The Dallas Stars bolstered their back end by signing defenseman Ryan Suter and goaltender Braden Holtby to contracts on Wednesday.Suter, 36, inked a four-year, $14.6 million contract on the heels o… MORE

Wild to sign D Alex Goligoski, F Frederick Gaudreau

The Minnesota Wild wasted no time on the first day of NHL free agency, agreeing to terms with defenseman Alex Goligoski and forward Frederick Gaudreau on Wednesday.Goligoski agreed to a one-year, $… MORE

Boone Jenner signs 4-year extension with Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner signed a four-year, $15 million contract extension on Wednesday that will keep the forward with the Columbus Blue Jackets through the 2025-26 season.Also on Wednesday, restricted free… MORE

Knights acquire Evgenii Dadonov from Senators

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Evgenii Dadonov from the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday in exchange for defenseman Nick Holden and a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.Dadonov, 32, reco… MORE

Flames acquire D Nikita Zadorov from Blackhawks

The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.Zadorov, a restricted free agent, recorded ei… MORE

Penguins’ Mike Sullivan to coach U.S. Olympic team

Mike Sullivan has been named the head coach of the 2022 United States men’s Olympic hockey team in Beijing.Sullivan will be behind the bench provided the NHL participates in the Olympic Games, whic… MORE

Avs sign captain Gabriel Landeskog to 8-year deal

Captain Gabriel Landeskog is committed to stay with the Colorado Avalanche through the 2028-29 season after signing an eight-year deal with the club on Tuesday.Though the Avalanche didn’t announce… MORE

Reports: Jets acquire D Nate Schmidt from Canucks

The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing a trade with the Vancouver Canucks to acquire defenseman Nate Schmidt in exchange for a 2022 third-round draft pick.Schmidt, 30, first must waive his no-trade claus… MORE

Avalanche acquire Kurtis MacDermid from Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Kurtis MacDermid from the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.The Kraken selected MacDermid from the Los A… MORE

Pavel Buchnevich reaches 4-year, $23.2M deal with Blues

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich agreed to terms a four-year, $23.2 million contract Tuesday.Buchnevich was in line to become a restricted free agent on Wednesday. He was acquired by the Bl… MORE

Reports: Flyers signing D Keith Yandle to 1-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers are signing free agent defenseman Keith Yandle to a one-year, $900,000 contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.The Athletic reported the deal includes a no-trade clause… MORE

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin signs 5-year, $47.5M extension

The Washington Capitals re-signed superstar captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract extension on Tuesday.Ovechkin, who represented himself in negotiations, was set to become an… MORE

Canucks sign F Conor Garland to 5-year, $24.75M contract

The Vancouver Canucks signed newly acquired forward Conor Garland to a five-year, $24.75 million contract on Tuesday.”We’re pleased to have reached a long-term deal with Conor today,” general manag… MORE

Wild re-sign F Kyle Rau for 2021-22

The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Kyle Rau to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2021-22 season Tuesday.The deal is for $750,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 at the AHL level.Rau, 28, regi… MORE

Blackhawks finalizing deal to land G Marc-Andre Fleury from Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, pending a physical, per multiple reports.Fleury’s $7 million salary next season is an obligation o… MORE

Capitals trade D Brenden Dillon to Jets for draft picks

The Washington Capitals shipped defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, acquiring a pair of second-round picks.In exchange for the 10-year veteran, the Jets sent the Capitals a se… MORE

Wild re-sign G Andrew Hammond to one-year, two-way deal

The Minnesota Wild re-signed goaltender Andrew Hammond to a one-year, two-way contract ($750,000, $200,000) on Monday.Hammond, 33, did not appear in a game last season after being assigned to the W… MORE

Panthers trade D Anton Stralman to Coyotes

The Florida Panthers traded defenseman Anton Stralman, prospect Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for a 2023 seventh-round pick Monday.The move, officially a… MORE

F Adam Gaudette re-signs with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Adam Gaudette to a one-year, $997,500 contract on Monday.Gaudette, 24, was set to become a restricted free agent. He was acquired April 12 in a trade that s… MORE

Blueliner Niklas Hjalmarsson retires after 14 seasons

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Niklas Hjalmarsson, a throwback stay-at-home defenseman who played the last four seasons in Arizona, is retiring after 14 seasons.NHL Network reported the blueliner’s… MORE

Devils acquire D Christian Jaros from Sharks

The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Christian Jaros from the San Jose Sharks on Monday in exchange for forward Nick Merkley.The Devils also agreed to terms with Jaros, a restricted free agent… MORE

Reports: Alec Martinez close to three-year deal with Knights

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez is expected to sign a three-year contract worth approximately $15 million, multiple media outlets reported Monday.Martinez, who turned 34 on Monday, le… MORE

Panthers sign Sam Bennett to four-year, $17.6M contract

The Florida Panthers signed restricted free agent forward Sam Bennett to a four-year contract on Monday.Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the d… MORE

Red Wings sign D Marc Staal to one-year extension

The Detroit Red Wings agreed to terms Sunday with veteran defenseman Marc Staal on a one-year extension.Sportsnet reported the deal is worth $2 million and includes a full no-movement clause.Sta… MORE

Canucks waive F Jake Virtanen for purposes of buyout

The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Jake Virtanen on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purposes of a buyout.Virtanen, 24, registered five goals and zero assists in 38 games in 2020-21, his sixt… MORE

Coyotes select Shane Doan’s son in second round of draft

The Arizona Coyotes added a familiar name to their organization on Saturday.Four years after Shane Doan’s playing career came to an end, the Coyotes selected his son, Josh, with the 37th overall pi… MORE

Panthers acquire Sam Reinhart from Sabres

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Sam Reinhart from the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in exchange for goaltender Devon Levi and a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.A pending restricted free a… MORE

Blue Jackets bring back Jakub Voracek in trade with Flyers

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded Cam Atkinson to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for fellow forward Jakub Voracek on Saturday.Voracek, 31, was originally drafted seventh overall in 2007 by the… MORE

Coyotes, Kings trade prospects in four-player swap

The Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings each traded a pair of prospects on Saturday in a four-player deal.The Coyotes will receive forward Bokondji Imama and defenseman Cole Hults, while the King… MORE

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