The Edmonton Oilers are clearly aiming to get younger for next season, and they seem to be actively pursuing that objective. It was a quiet beginning to free agency for GM Stan Bowman, whose key move so far has been signing middle-six forward Andrew Mangiapane, alongside a few AHL-level additions. The biggest story in Edmonton, … Read more
You won’t find Stan Bowman’s name on any list of big winners from the NHL’s July 1 free agency frenzy — and that’s no surprise. That’s not a slight against Bowman. The new Oilers GM was working with tight salary cap constraints. To make room, he shed the contracts of Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers continue to bolster their forward depth, with news emerging Wednesday of another addition. The team announced the signing on Thursday afternoon—a one-year contract worth $775,000. The new addition is a veteran of an 11-year NHL career, having played for the Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, and New … Read more
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward to a one-year contract worth $775,000 USD. Lettieri, 30, is a native of Excelsior, Minnesota. Over his NHL career, he has recorded 15 goals and 17 assists for 32 points in 155 games played. He has previously suited up for the New York Rangers, Anaheim … Read more
A reliable and flexible forward has landed a fresh contract. He has officially signed a new deal with the Detroit Red Wings, marking a steady, no-nonsense move by the team that signals their commitment to building a competitive roster. The contract spans two years and is worth $5.8 million in total, giving Appleton a … Read more
The New York Rangers began the offseason with the goal of reshaping their forward group, and their efforts have continued into NHL Free Agency. On the opening day, they made another addition by signing a former 20-goal scorer who’s expected to compete for a bottom-six role next season. That player is 27-year-old winger Taylor Raddysh, … Read more
He was traded from the New York Rangers to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday and immediately signed an eight-year, \$60 million contract with an average annual value of \$7.5 million. In exchange for the 25-year-old restricted free agent defenseman, the Rangers received a 2026 second-round draft pick, a conditional first-round pick in either 2026 or … Read more
Top key man has signed a seven-year contract worth \$59.5 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets, carrying an average annual value of \$8.5 million. The 28-year-old defenseman recorded 33 points (seven goals, 26 assists) across 82 games last season with Columbus. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday. “I always wanted … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the signings of forwards as well as the re-signing of defenseman Dakota Mermis. Mermis agreed to a two-year deal with an annual average value of \$812,000. The 31-year-old is expected to play a key role on the Toronto Marlies’ blue line next season. Last year, he appeared in three … Read more
He is heading home, signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending his entire four-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-year-old winger, a Toronto native, went pointless in 25 games last season, averaging about six minutes of ice time when he cracked Montreal’s lineup. Despite limited production, he posted solid possession metrics, including … Read more
