Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner
Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night.
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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club.
Flyers sign defenceman Ivan Provorov to 6-year deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenceman Ivan Provorov to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.
Knights defenceman Theodore says he was treated for cancer
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Shea Theodore says he underwent surgery for testicular cancer during the off-season and is expected to make a full recovery.
Defenceman Josh Morrissey signs eight-year extension with Winnipeg Jets
Josh Morrissey is exactly where he wants to be.
Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named alternate captains for Ottawa Senators
Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season.
Wild re-sign Fiala for 2 years, $6 million
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Kevin Fiala to a two-year, $6 million contract.
Defenceman Michael Stone returns to Calgary Flames, signs one-year contract
The Calgary Flames are bringing Michael Stone back after buying out the defenceman's contract.
Devils re-sign centre Zacha to 3-year, $6.75 million deal
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed restricted free agent centre Pavel Zacha to a three-year, $6.75 million contract.
Blue Jackets sign Zach Werenski to 3-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed star defenceman Zach Werenski to a three-year, $15 million contract extension.
LA Kings sign goalie Jack Campbell to 2-year extension
Goalie Jack Campbell has agreed to a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Carolina signs former Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner to 4-year deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed former Toronto defenceman Jake Gardiner to a four-year contract.
Joe Thornton, 40, signs 1-year, $2 million deal with Sharks
Joe Thornton is coming back for another season at age 40, signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday after briefly contemplating retirement at the end of last season.
Coyotes sign forward Keller to 8-year contract extension
Hockey teams, except on rare occasions, typically wait until a player has a decent-sized body of work before making a long-term commitment.
Vancouver Canucks re-sign winger Nikolay Goldobin to one-year deal
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed right winger Nikolay Goldobin to a one-year contract.
Detroit defenceman Niklas Kronwall retires after 15 seasons
Niklas Kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.
Carolina's Williams to 'step away' from NHL to start season
Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season.
NHL informs union it won't terminate labour deal
The NHL informed the NHL Players' Association on Friday it will not use its option to terminate the existing labour deal next year.
G Cam Ward signs 1-day contract, retires with Hurricanes
Goalie Cam Ward has signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and is retiring as a member of the team he helped lead to a Stanley Cup.
Islanders agree to terms with C Brassard on 1-year deal
The New York Islanders agreed to terms with Derick Brassard on a one-year contract Wednesday.