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Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL.
Senators send goalie Mike Condon to Lightning for contract of Ryan Callahan
The Ottawa Senators traded goalie Mike Condon to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for the contract of veteran forward Ryan Callahan.
Devils acquire Gusev from Vegas for draft picks
The New Jersey Devils acquired left wing Nikita Gusev from the Vegas Golden Knights and signed him to a two-year contract with an average annual salary of $4.5 million.
Meruelo completes deal to become Coyotes majority owner
Alex Meruelo has completed his purchase of the controlling interest in the Arizona Coyotes.
Lightning give Vasilevskiy 8-year, $76 million extension
Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Rangers re-sign restricted free-agent Pavel Buchnevich
The New York Rangers re-signed restricted free-agent forward Pavel Buchnevich to a two-year, $6.5 million contract Friday.
Smashfest surpasses million-dollar mark in eighth year
The NHLPA-supported Charity Ping-Pong Challenge, in the name of concussion and rare cancer research, hit new heights as Patrick Eaves earned a fifth straight title.
Sabres' Rodrigues lands $2 million deal in arbitration
Buffalo Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues has been awarded a one-year, $2 million contract following an arbitration hearing.
Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Schmaltz from Blues for defenceman Borgman
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Jordan Schmaltz from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenceman Andreas Borgman.
Flames sign forward Sam Bennett to two-year contract worth $5.1 million
The Calgary Flames and forward Sam Bennett have avoided arbitration after agreeing to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million.
Blues hire Marc Savard as an assistant coach
The Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues hired Marc Savard as an assistant coach Wednesday.
Knights sign defenceman Deryk Engelland to one-year deal
The Vegas Golden Knights signed defenceman Deryk Engelland on Tuesday to a one-year deal for the upcoming season.
Jets' Copp awarded two-year, US$4.56-million contract by arbitrator
Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp has been awarded a two-year, US$4.56 million contract by an arbitrator.
Predators sign Colton Sissons to 7-year, $20M contract
The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with Colton Sissons by signing the forward to a seven-year, $20 million contract.
Penguins sign F Zach Aston-Reese to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Zach Aston-Reese avoided arbitration on Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal that runs through the 2020-21 season.
Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to two-year, $US6-million contract
Defenceman Neal Pionk has signed a two-year, $6-million contract with the Winnipeg Jets.
Rangers agree to contract terms with new defenceman Trouba
The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenceman Jacob Trouba, who they acquired from Winnipeg in a major off-season trade.
Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract.
Ron Francis is general manager of Seattle NHL expansion club
Seattle's NHL expansion team has announced its general manager — Ron Francis, a Hall of Famer and a two-time Stanley Cup winner.
Avalanche forward J.T. Compher signs four-year deal
J.T. Compher has signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche that runs through the 2022-23 season.