Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy
1 year, 5 months ago

Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy

Associated Press  

Don Waddell’s expectations were so low on the chances of improving the Hurricanes roster to open NHL free agency on Saturday, Carolina’s general manager told his staff they might not even have to come into the office. And it’s nice to be in that position.” The same applies to the New York Rangers who, with far less salary cap space available than Carolina, still made an impressive series of signings — taking their Metropolitan Division rivalry with the Hurricanes off the ice and into free agency. Orlov, who signed a two-year, $15.5 million contract with Carolina, is a reliable two-way player and regarded as free agency’s top available defenseman. The Rangers had to work on the cheap entering free agency with about $7 million in cap space, and still having to re-sign restricted free agents Alexis Lafrenière and K’Andre Miller. — The Toronto Maple Leafs inked defenseman John Klingberg to a $4.15 million, one-year deal and added muscle by signing forward Ryan Reaves to a three-year, $4.05 million contract.

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Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says
1 week, 6 days ago

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Texas Rangers have accomplished one of their primary offseason goals with a deal to re-sign Nathan Eovaldi, the winning pitcher in their 2023 World Series clincher. Those moves leave 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner and four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes as the top pitcher still available on the free agent market. Eovaldi will stay in the …

Jacob Trouba not pleased with how Rangers treated him before trade to Ducks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jacob Trouba not pleased with how Rangers treated him before trade to Ducks

LA Times  

The Ducks agreed to acquire Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba, who has 1½ years left on his contract, in a trade for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a future fourth-round pick. “It’s a rite of passage to get fired from MSG,” Trouba said Friday after the Ducks acquired the veteran defenseman in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional fourth-round pick …

After Alexis Lafrenière signing, cap consequences await Rangers next summer — and moves to solve them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Alexis Lafrenière signing, cap consequences await Rangers next summer — and moves to solve them

New York Times  

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury moved one item off his to-do list last week. Those are the two headliners now that Lafrenière is locked up, but there’s more: Kaapo Kakko, who the Rangers tried to trade this past offseason without much luck, has blossomed so far this year and if this keeps up, he’ll deserve a sizable raise …

Stars Secure Jake Oettinger's Future with Eight-Year Extension
2 months ago

Stars Secure Jake Oettinger's Future with Eight-Year Extension

Associated Press  

The Dallas Stars have signed goaltender Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension. Oettinger will remain with the Stars through 2032-33, matching the salary cap of the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark. The contract is identical to the deal that Jeremy Swayman signed with the Boston Bruins earlier this month. Oettinger is off to a strong start with …

Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract in a move that keeps a top young forward with the team for the long term. “He took another huge step last season, playing in all situations and displaying the skill and competitive drive that will make him a star in this league in the years …

Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract

Associated Press  

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million contract on Wednesday. Luukkonen, better known as “UPL,” began last season as the Sabres’ third goalie to start a game and gradually worked his way up the depth chart …

Hurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes continued to restock in free agency Thursday by signing forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year contract worth $2.8 million. Roslovic is the sixth NHL player the Hurricanes have added this week, with new general manager Eric Tulsky in charge as the successor to Don Waddell. The 27-year-old Roslovic finished last season with the New York Rangers and …

Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Anton Lundell and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract, one ensuring that the Stanley Cup champions have all eight of their leading scorers back to defend their title. The last of those 17 playoff points was an assist to help set up Carter Verhaeghe’s opening goal in Game 7 of the Stanley …

Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades

Associated Press  

The St. Louis Blues acquired Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations and in a separate move signed Pavel Buchnevich to a long-term extension. Joseph has two years left on his contract at an annual salary cap hit of $2.95 million, and Ottawa was looking to clear cap …

Hurricanes GM faces balancing act in offsetting free agent losses, while locking up Slavin long term
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricanes GM faces balancing act in offsetting free agent losses, while locking up Slavin long term

Associated Press  

Disappointing as it was losing several key players in free agency on Monday, Eric Tulsky insisted he is retooling and not rebuilding Carolina’s roster in his new role as the Hurricanes’ general manager. “Ultimately, it’s a balancing act,” said Tulsky, who was promoted last month after Don Waddell left to take over the Columbus Blue Jackets. “It’s our job to …

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy

Associated Press  

The Nashville Predators made a huge splash when free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champion forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in a series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention on a record-setting, billion-dollar day across the NHL. General manager Barry Trotz called it “a massive day for the future of our …

NHL free agency: Steven Stamkos goes to Nashville; Kings add roster depth
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL free agency: Steven Stamkos goes to Nashville; Kings add roster depth

LA Times  

The Nashville Predators made a big splash as NHL free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault amid a jaw-dropping series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention across hockey. “When I became GM of the Predators, I said many times that I was looking to add ‘serial winners’ …

Yakov Trenin signing addresses Wild’s lost identity, but does it latch on another handcuff?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Yakov Trenin signing addresses Wild’s lost identity, but does it latch on another handcuff?

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — In Bill Guerin’s mind, the equation for getting the Minnesota Wild back to the playoffs goes something 1. “Our time will come when we can kind of dip into the high offensive-type guys, but if the Johanssons, if the Gaudreaus, guys like that, and Hartzy, even though Hartzy had 20 goals, if they can have better …

Stars, Flyers buy out Suter, Atkinson as NHL teams clear space for offseason moves
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Stars, Flyers buy out Suter, Atkinson as NHL teams clear space for offseason moves

Associated Press  

Buyout season is underway around the NHL as teams clear salary cap space for upcoming moves. I would like to thank Cam for all he has put into raising the standard of our team.” The buyout of Atkinson’s final year under contract would save the Flyers $3.5 million against the cap next season at a cost of an extra almost …

Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9 million deal with defenseman Jalen Chatfield
6 months, 1 week ago

Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9 million deal with defenseman Jalen Chatfield

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jalen Chatfield to a three-year, $9 million extension, retaining a valuable part of what has been a deep position group. The team announced the deal Friday, with interim general manager Eric Tulsky pointing to Chatfield’s speed and work ethic making him “an integral part” of the blue-liners. The Hurricanes took care …

New York Giants 2024 free agency tracker: Stoll, Manhertz add depth to TE room
9 months, 1 week ago

New York Giants 2024 free agency tracker: Stoll, Manhertz add depth to TE room

New York Times  

This is a running analysis of the New York Giants’ moves and key departures during free agency. : Best and worst signings of the last four years March 15: As the Giants’ free agency focus shifts to low-cost options, they signed a pair of veteran offensive linemen on Friday. Waller wasn’t far off from those numbers in 12 games last …

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams

Associated Press  

NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts. The six biggest spenders last offseason all missed the postseason led by Denver committing more than $250 million in contracts only …

NHL RFA watch: 8 notable players and what their next contracts could look like
1 year, 2 months ago

NHL RFA watch: 8 notable players and what their next contracts could look like

New York Times  

The 2024 restricted free agency class is loaded with skill. The team should be able to afford him somewhere in the $6-7 million range if he proves to be a true top-sixer who brings more than just finishing talent — granted management can keep ELCs and inexpensive salaries in depth roles for cap balance, and the goaltending doesn’t get a …

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
1 year, 2 months ago

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo from his native Sweden as a raw 18-year-old who could barely speak English, had little experience living away from home, and unprepared for the growing pains he’d face in maturing into a full-rounded player. Some five years later, toughened by the adversity of spending his early years playing on a …

Maple Leafs sign star center Auston Matthews to four-year, $53 million extension
1 year, 4 months ago

Maple Leafs sign star center Auston Matthews to four-year, $53 million extension

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Auston Matthews has put pen to paper on a deal that is set to make him the NHL’s highest-paid player. The deal carries an average annual value of $13.25 million, which will make Matthews the league’s highest-paid player beginning in 2024-25, surpassing Colorado star Nathan MacKinnon’s $12.6 AAV. Matthews has one season left on his current contract — …

Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency
1 year, 5 months ago

Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency

Associated Press  

Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. On what was technically his first day on the job as general manager, Trotz signed top two-way center and 2019 playoff MVP Ryan O’Reilly, rugged Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Luke Schenn and winger Gustav Nyquist …

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year
1 year, 5 months ago

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year

Associated Press  

Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. “I think everyone in this business — agents and players alike — are aware of the limited cap space we do have and did have.” That’s a big club that includes everyone from …

Penguins keep Jarry and Senators sign Korpisalo as goalies shuffle around in NHL free agency
1 year, 5 months ago

Penguins keep Jarry and Senators sign Korpisalo as goalies shuffle around in NHL free agency

Associated Press  

Even with not a lot of money to go around and after Vegas won the Stanley Cup with a surprise starting goaltender, NHL contenders showed on the first day of free agency that they’re willing to spend to keep or find reliable help in net. The Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday re-signed two-time All-Star Tristan Jarry to a five-year contract worth …

Kings add stability by signing veteran goaltender Cam Talbot
1 year, 5 months ago

Kings add stability by signing veteran goaltender Cam Talbot

LA Times  

Squeezed by salary cap limitations but in need of trustworthy goaltending, the Kings signed veteran Cam Talbot to a one-year, $1-million contract soon after the NHL’s free agency period began Saturday. Also on Saturday, the Kings signed free-agent forward Trevor Lewis — a member of their 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup championship teams — to a one-year deal worth $775,000. …

Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agency
1 year, 5 months ago

Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agency

Associated Press  

The Stanley Cup champions ponied up to keep the goaltender who backstopped them to their first title, and a handful of NHL teams shed salary to prepare for free agency. The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed playoff hero goalie Adin Hill on Friday to a $9.8 million, two-year deal that carries an annual salary cap hit of $4.9 million through 2025. …

Islanders sign Horvat to 8-year deal after trading for him
1 year, 10 months ago

Islanders sign Horvat to 8-year deal after trading for him

Associated Press  

The New York Islanders have signed center Bo Horvat to an eight-year contract less than a week after acquiring him in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. Horvat’s deal is worth $68 million and carries a $8.5 million salary cap hit through the 2030-31 season. General manager Lou Lamoriello joked to reporters at practice on Long Island that Horvat’s contract …

Why Sabres signed Mattias Samuelsson to 7-year extension after 54 NHL games
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Sabres signed Mattias Samuelsson to 7-year extension after 54 NHL games

New York Times  

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Sabres entered the 2022-32 NHL season with the lowest salary cap commitment in the league. General manager Kevyn Adams knows that won’t be the case too often going forward, and signaled as much with a seven-year, $30 million extension for defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. People are going to find out pretty quick who Mattias Samuelsson is in …

Anaheim Ducks sign D John Klingberg for 1 year, $7 million
2 years, 4 months ago

Anaheim Ducks sign D John Klingberg for 1 year, $7 million

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks signed John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million contract on Friday, landing the top defenseman on the NHL free agent market. Klingberg’s offensive skills and shot-blocking capability give an immediate boost to the Ducks, who can also use his right-handed shot and puck movement on the power play. Verbeek traded longtime Ducks defensemen Hampus …

NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome
2 years, 5 months ago

NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome

Associated Press  

A day after the New Jersey Devils missed out on the top prize in NHL free agency, they landed two-time Stanley Cup champion Ondrej Palat on Thursday. Ottawa also stayed busy, following up on signing former Flyers captain Claude Giroux by locking up third-year center Josh Norris through the 2029-30 season with a $63.3 million, eight-year deal. Norris’ signing comes …

Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”
2 years, 5 months ago

Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”

Associated Press  

A hectic start to the NHL’s free-agency period Wednesday closed with the Columbus Blue Jackets landing the highest-profile player: “Johnny Hockey.” Johnny Gaudreau cashed in on a career season by signing a $68.25 million, seven-year contract with Columbus in the Blue Jackets’ bid to return to prominence after losing their core of stars — including Artemi Panarin — in free …

Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency
2 years, 5 months ago

Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency

Associated Press  

Recent Stanley Cup winners spent the first day of NHL free agency re-signing key players to long-term contracts. Malkin ultimately agreed to a four-year, $24.4 million pact Tuesday night to stay with the team he’s helped lead to three Stanley Cups. We still feel like we’re in the mix in the top players in the league.” Hextall called negotiations with …

Raanta proves ready for top role in Hurricanes’ playoff push
2 years, 7 months ago

Raanta proves ready for top role in Hurricanes’ playoff push

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Antti Raanta stayed ready, even while spending most of a season backing up one of the NHL’s top goalies. “When Freddy got hurt, it was kind of like, ‘OK, now it’s a chance for me to show what I can do in the big stages,’” Raanta said after the 3-2 win. Raanta looks like Carolina’s go-to guy …

NHL Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: John Klingberg, Claude Giroux and 28 others who could be dealt
2 years, 10 months ago

NHL Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: John Klingberg, Claude Giroux and 28 others who could be dealt

New York Times  

Welcome to the NHL trade deadline big board 2.0, and let’s begin with a word of thanks to Flames’ GM Brad Treliving and his Canadiens’ newly appointed counterpart, Kent Hughes, for getting the ball rolling ahead of the March 21 trade deadline. That’s the yin/yang of this year’s trade deadline: On the one hand, wanting to get a player in …

In net: Rangers ink Shesterkin; Flyers, Caps re-sign goalies
3 years, 4 months ago

In net: Rangers ink Shesterkin; Flyers, Caps re-sign goalies

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers locked up their goaltender of the future Monday by agreeing to re-sign Igor Shesterkin to a four-year $22.6 million contract. The 25-year-old Shesterkin was a restricted free agent who went 16-14-3 last season in taking over the starting duties following Henrik Lundqvist’s departure. The amount makes Shesterkin’s annual average salary of $5.65 million the highest awarded …

Rangers renew new enforcer Ryan Reaves’ contract through ’23
3 years, 4 months ago

Rangers renew new enforcer Ryan Reaves’ contract through ’23

Associated Press  

Ryan Reaves agreed to terms with the New York Rangers on an extension Saturday, a deal that puts the team’s new enforcer under contract through the 2022-23 season. New York has fired President John Davidson and GM Jeff Gorton, promoted Chris Drury to fill both jobs, traded Buchnevich, acquired and signed gritty forward Barclay Goodrow, added big defensemen Jarred Tinordi …

Saad to Blues, Perry to Lightning: Recent champs add winners
3 years, 4 months ago

Saad to Blues, Perry to Lightning: Recent champs add winners

Associated Press  

The St. Louis Blues inked Brandon Saad to a five-year contract and the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Corey Perry for two years Thursday as the two recent Stanley Cup champions brought in more winning experience on the second day of free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois expected to be done making moves Wednesday but said, “If something falls onto our …

Hurricanes sign D-man DeAngelo, goalies Andersen and Raanta
3 years, 4 months ago

Hurricanes sign D-man DeAngelo, goalies Andersen and Raanta

Associated Press  

Tony DeAngelo says he’s learned from mistakes that have dotted his career and even had the New York Rangers paying him to to go away. But obviously to think that I would support the Jan. 6th events is just ridiculous.” DeAngelo is arguably the most polarizing player in the league, but with Hamilton reaching a deal in New Jersey, the …

Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins
3 years, 4 months ago

Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins

Associated Press  

Marc-Andre Fleury was traded from Vegas to Chicago on Tuesday, a stunning turn of events that has the NHL’s reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender contemplating his future. Agent Allan Walsh tweeted, “Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time.” Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon knew Fleury “wanted …

NHL roster freeze lifts, flat cap prompts money-saving moves
3 years, 5 months ago

NHL roster freeze lifts, flat cap prompts money-saving moves

Associated Press  

Carolina traded its playoff starting goaltender to Detroit to avoid arbitration. The moves made Thursday when the NHL’s roster freeze for the Seattle expansion draft lifted were all consequences of the salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million because of pandemic-related revenue losses. “It’s very, very valuable to have cap space,” Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said. “Cap space …

NHL trade tracker 2021: From Red Wings to Maple Leafs to Blackhawks, every move made before the deadline
3 years, 8 months ago

NHL trade tracker 2021: From Red Wings to Maple Leafs to Blackhawks, every move made before the deadline

New York Times  

The 2020-21 NHL trade deadline has turned out to be much more active then some would have expected. More: Trade Bait Board | Instant Analysis | What to expect from all 31 teams Every NHL Trade in 2021 Capitals get: F Anthony Mantha Red Wings get: F Jakub Vrana, F Richard Panik, 2021 first-round pick and 2022 second-round pick Canucks …

The real contract numbers for the Jets’ free-agent signings: Tevin Coleman, Sheldon Rankins and more
3 years, 8 months ago

The real contract numbers for the Jets’ free-agent signings: Tevin Coleman, Sheldon Rankins and more

New York Times  

It’s the best advice I can give this time of year: Never, ever, react to the initial contract numbers announced during NFL free agency. Sheldon Rankins, defensive tackle Outside numbers: Two years, $17 million The Jets gave Rankins a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $2 million roster bonus paid out five days after signing the contract. Lamarcus Joyner, safety …

Sabres agree to sign Taylor Hall to 1-year, $8 million deal
4 years, 2 months ago

Sabres agree to sign Taylor Hall to 1-year, $8 million deal

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are banking on Taylor Hall to turn what was a long and unsettled offseason into a far brighter immediate future. We have to go get better every day.” Adams explained the short-term contract doesn’t preclude the two sides agreeing to a lengthier deal next offseason. “We’ll see where that goes.” Hall won the Hart …

Lightning among losers, Flames with winners in free agency
4 years, 2 months ago

Lightning among losers, Flames with winners in free agency

The Independent  

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Mirtle: Leafs make a trade, sign 2 and escape cap crunch — key takeaways
4 years, 2 months ago

Mirtle: Leafs make a trade, sign 2 and escape cap crunch — key takeaways

New York Times  

It has been a busy little Thanksgiving weekend for the Maple Leafs so far, friends. Moving out Johnsson alleviates the need to make that process painful, but I must say that I’m beginning to believe Mikheyev and fellow RFA Travis Dermott could both get less than we were expecting. Here’s the Leafs’ projected 23-man roster with Johnsson removed, the new …

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