Canadian Press

Florida Panthers sign newly added Reinhart to 3-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The 25-year-old Reinhart was a restricted free agent, and acquired by the Panthers in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres last month.

August 11, 2021

Jets sign veteran defencemen Neal Pionk to four-year, $23.5M deal

By: Canadian Press

The Jets acquired Pionk, a native of Omaha, Neb., in a 2019 trade with the New York Rangers.

August 11, 2021

Blackhawks legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78

By: Canadian Press

The Blackhawks announced on Twitter that Esposito died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

August 10, 2021

Red Wings agree to 3-year deal with Jakub Vrana

By: Canadian Press

The Detroit Red Wings and winger Jakub Vrana agreed to a three-year contract worth $5.25 million per season, avoiding arbitration.

August 10, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension

By: Canadian Press

Nurse, 26, appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season

August 6, 2021

Islanders, defenseman Adam Pelech agree on 8-year contract

By: Canadian Press

Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season.

August 6, 2021

F Brandon Hagel agrees to 3-year contract with Blackhawks

By: Canadian Press

Hagel was selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on March 11, 2020.

August 6, 2021

Sharks sign goalie Adin Hill to 2-year deal

By: Canadian Press

he 25-year-old Hill appeared in 19 games last season for Arizona, going 9-9-1 record with a .913 save percentage.

August 4, 2021

'Hey Chicago': Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks

By: Canadian Press

The Blackhawks first hinted of Fleury's decision by posting an image of a flower — Fleury’s nickname — on Twitter earlier.

August 1, 2021

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Nick Ritchie to two-year contract

By: Canadian Press

Ritchie, 25, had 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) in 56 regular-season games with the Boston Bruins last season.

July 31, 2021

Blue Jackets sign Zach Werenski to 6-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The 24-year-old Werenski has 65 goals and 124 assists in 335 career NHL games, all with the Blue Jackets.

July 29, 2021

Oilers, Flames make big splashes in free agency; Leafs find help in net

By: Canadian Press

Barrie had a solid season in Edmonton last year, putting up 48 points (eight goals, 40 assists).

July 29, 2021

Predators keep Mikael Granlund with 4-year, $20 million deal

By: Canadian Press

Granlund has led Nashville with 24 goals and in average ice time since John Hynes was hired as head coach Jan. 7, 2020.

July 28, 2021

Wild get Minnesota native Goligoski for $5M in free agency

By: Canadian Press

Entering his 15th season in the NHL, Alex Goligoski found his first experience as a free agent to be more stressful than he expected.

July 28, 2021

Ryan Getzlaf returns to Ducks on one-year contract

By: Canadian Press

Getzlaf finally got his first taste of free agency before agreeing to terms on a one-year contract to remain with the Anaheim Ducks.

July 28, 2021

Dougie Hamilton joins Devils on $63 million, 7-year deal

By: Canadian Press

Dougie Hamilton is joining the New Jersey Devils after getting the biggest contract handed out on the first day of NHL free agency.

July 28, 2021

Kings sign Danault to six-year, $33 million contract

By: Canadian Press

When Danault was presented with the chance to play with Kopitar, he couldn’t pass it up.

July 28, 2021

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension

By: Canadian Press

The 28-year-old right-winger was set to become an unrestricted free agent.

July 27, 2021

Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin to $47.5M, 5-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The winger who captained the Capitals to their only Stanley Cup in franchise history is now under contract through the 2025-26 season.

July 27, 2021

Jets re-sign forward Paul Stastny to one-year, US$3.75 million deal

By: Canadian Press

The 35-year-old centre had 13 goals and 29 points in 56 games last season with Winnipeg.

July 26, 2021