Eastern Conference
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Montreal Canadiens Trade Cayden Primeau To Carolina Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens have traded the negotiating rights to goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2026. Primeau, 25, split last season between the Laval Rocket and the Canadiens. In 11 games in Montreal, he struggled, going 2-3-1 with a 4.70 GAA and .836SV%. During his time in […]
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The Florida Panthers Extend Aaron Ekblad & Brad Marchand
Bill Zito said after the Panthers won the Cup that he thought Florida could keep their three big UFAs. As of Free Agency Eve, he’s made good on the promise with the announcement of extensions to both Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand in addition to Sam Bennett’s extension that was announced on Friday. It does […]
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Alexander Romanov Signs Eight-Year Extension with Islanders
The New York Islanders and defenseman Alexander Romanov have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $6.25 million per season. The contract includes a full no movement clause for years two to five and a 16-team no trade clause in years five through eight. After the Islanders traded […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Ivan Provorov to Seven-Year Contract
Ivan Provorov and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $8.5 million per season. Provorov was set to become one of the most sought-after defensemen on the free agency market on Tuesday, July 1st. It is not confirmed if there are any […]
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New Jersey Devils Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Players
The New Jersey Devils have extended qualifying offers to defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Cody Glass. Three players didn’t receive qualifying offers. Luke Hughes and Cody Glass Receive Offers Luke Hughes– There’s no doubt that the Devils were looking to bring back one of their promising young defenders in Luke Hughes. The 21-year-old defenseman is […]
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Detroit Red Wings Draft Weekend Recap
The Detroit Red Wings selected left-winger Carter Bear with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Bear is a 6’0”, 179 lb. forward from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After being drafted, Bear was emotional. Perhaps this was because Bear had worked so hard to get back into shape after suffering an Achilles laceration […]
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Mitch Marner Traded to the Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Nicolas Roy. The trade is believed to be one-for-one. The deal includes Mitch Marner signing an eight-year contract extension worth an average annual value worth $12 million per season. The contract carries a full no-movement clause throughout the […]
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Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Matias Maccelli
Early on this Monday afternoon, the Toronto Maple Leafs landed Matias Maccelli in a trade with the Utah Mammoth. In the trade, Toronto will send a conditional 2027 third-round pick. If Maccelli scores more than 51 points during the 2025-26 season AND the Maple Leafs make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2027 3rd will turn […]
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