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Senators land Claude Giroux, sign veteran forward to three-year deal

Claude Giroux is heading back to the Great White North. The veteran forward has joined the Ottawa Senators on a three-year, $19.5 million deal, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal, signed just minutes after the official opening of free agency, carries a $6.5-million cap hit. The 34-year-old centre from Hearst, Ontario played Junior ‘A’ […]

Vincent Trocheck signs seven-year, $39.375 million deal with New York Rangers

Free agent center Vincent Trocheck has signed a seven-year deal with the New York Rangers, Inside The Rink has learned. The contract carries an average annual value of $5.625 million for a total of $39.375 million Juicing up the middle was a priority for the Rangers, and president/general manager Chris Drury got the job done. […]

Sabers retain Victor Olofsson on two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract with an AAV of $4.75 million, the team announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old Olofsson reached career highs in assists (29) and points (49) and tied his previous career high with 20 goals last season despite suffering an injury that forced him to miss 10 games […]

Colorado Avalanche retain Josh Manson, ink defenseman to four-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed defenceman Josh Manson to a four-year, $18 million contract extension with an AAV of $4.5 million. The 30-year-old Manson joined the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche from the Anaheim Ducks prior to the trade deadline. He provided eight points in 20 playoff games, including one game-winning goal, to help Colorado claim […]

Vinnie Hinostroza signs one-year, $1.7M extension with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Vinnie Hinostroza to a one-year contract extension worth $1.7 million, the team announced Tuesday. The new deal is a promotion in a sense as he signed a one-year deal worth $1.05 million with Buffalo prior to last season. Hinstroza put up 13 goals and 12 assists […]

Just kidding: Evgeni Malkin signs 4-year, $24.4 million deal to remain in Pittsburgh

Another Penguin for life! Evgeni Malkin has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the eve of NHL free agency, ending a wild series of talks between the star center and the team. The 35-year-old Malkin will earn $24.4 million over four years for an AAV of $6.1 million. “Evgeni is […]

Arizona Coyotes Shut Down Injured Conor Geekie for Remainder of Development Camp

Talk about a rough start to your pro career. Conor Geekie, the 11th selection, acquired in a trade with the San Jose Sharks for the No. 27 pick and two second-rounders (No. 34 and No. 45) last week, was injured Monday after he was checked from behind during the opening day of Arizona Coyotes development […]

Top 10 NHL Free Agents of the 2022 Off-season

With Free agency opening today, July 13th at noon, all the craziness the NHL has seen to this point with the NHL Entry Draft, and all the trades that have been made should continue as some major names around the league gear up to switch teams. While some teams have plenty of cap space to […]

Report: Bruins Captain Has Made a Decision on His Future in Boston

In what started as a whirlwind of an off-season for the Bruins organization as they fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and injury reports to top players surfaced. At one point, it seemed like trading David Pastrnak was a legitimate option; clarity has finally arrived. The Bruins hired Jim Montgomery to take over the reins, and […]

Conor Geekie injured during first day of Coyotes Development Camp

The Arizona Coyotes dominated the NHL Draft, but the opening day of development camp was a disaster. Conor Geekie, the 11th selection, acquired in a trade with the San Jose Sharks for the No. 27 pick and two second-rounders (No. 34 and No. 45) last week, was injured Monday after taking a big hip check […]