Penguins sign Koivunen to eight-year, $32M deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a long-term deal for Ville Koivunen on Thursday. The restricted free-agent forward has inked an eight-year, $32 million deal.
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Report: Red Wings hire firm to assist in GM search
The Detroit Red Wings are hiring a search firm to help find Steve Yzerman’s successor, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Conditions are right for Matthews to get back on scoring track
The Maple Leafs star is coming off two challenging seasons, but he’ll have credible firepower on the wing this year and a new coaching staff that has talked about giving star forwards more freedom on the attack, Travis Yost writes.
Maple Leafs hire O’Brien to oversee NHL team’s sport performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O’Brien the team’s vice-president of sport performance.
Canadiens sign D Szuber to one-year, two-way deal
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced.
Sharks re-sign Graf to three-year, $12.75M contract extension
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Collin Graf to a three-year, $12.75 million contract with an AAV of $4.25 million.
Perfetti talks contract extension with Jets, pressure of long-term contract
Cole Perfetti cemented his future with the Winnipeg Jets earlier this month when he signed a five-year, $30 million contract extension.
Penguins sign Novak to three-year, $13.95 million contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension that carries a cap hit of $4.65 million.
Greaves talks commitment to Blue Jackets, contract extension after strong season as starting goaltender
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves appeared on TSN Radio Friday to discuss his commitment to the club after signing his three-year contract extension and how he saw his first full year as a starter in the NHL.
Canucks, city explore building dedicated practice rink in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks took the first step toward a dedicated practice facility Thursday, signing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Vancouver.
NHL’s record AAV bar moves again as Celebrini takes title from Carlsson after less than a month
Less than a month after Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson landed a record-setting $18 million average annual value via an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, Macklin Celebrini raised the bar once again.
Celebrini, Sharks agree to five-year, $94M extension at record $18.8M AAV
The San Jose Sharks have signed superstar forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension that carries a cap hit of $18.8 million.
Report: Senators, Batherson ‘aren’t close’ in extension talks
While the Ottawa Senators have opened contract talks with winger Drake Batherson, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports a deal does not appear imminent between the two sides.
Report: Wild GM Guerin set to meet Hughes in Michigan to continue contract talks
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is set to meet with star defenceman Quinn Hughes in Michigan this week as extension talks between the two sides, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Cal Foote heads back overseas, joining Sweden’s Färjestad BK
After spending last season in the AHL, defenceman Cal Foote is headed back overseas to continue his playing career.
Former Jets, Maple Leafs G Hutchinson retires at 36
Veteran goaltender Michael Hutchinson announced his retirement on Monday after 11 seasons in the NHL.
Babcock a hot topic as McDavid, Draisaitl attend Hyman charity event
Oilers leadership group excited for the year ahead amid a longer off-season than usual, Mark Masters writes.
Habs acquire winger Pastujov from Ducks for F Farrell in swap of RFAs
The Montreal Canadiens acquired winger Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for centre Sean Farrell on Monday.
Glasberg breaks down ‘incredible exercise’ of leading search committee to find Maple Leafs’ new general manager
John Chayka’s hiring by the Toronto Maple Leafs in early May to serve as the team’s 19th general manager in franchise history was met with questions and skepticism from the media and fans alike.
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