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Forward Frank Vatrano has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the Ducks. Vatrano has been a dependable top-six forward since joining the Ducks as a free agent in 2022, scoring the most goals on the roster since he arrived at the club. “We value his goal-scoring ability, and I think that that’s going to be …

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. …

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 …