12:27 PM ET Associated Press ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have re-signed restricted free agent Sammy Blais to an $850,000, one-year contract. Blais had a goal and two assists in 15 playoff games to help St. Louis win the Stanley Cup. The 23-year-old forward had two goals and two assists over 32 regular
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A large collection of media thoughts from the trade that saw the Toronto Maple Leafs send Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and 2020 3rd round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a 2016 6th round pick. The Avs are also picking up 50 percent of Barrie’s cap hit this year. Ryan
8:53 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft from the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Toronto is sending Colorado forward Nazem Kadri, defenseman Calle Rosen and its third-round selection in the 2020 draft. Colorado will retain 50 percent
12:42 PM ET A former Oilers goaltender is going to Calgary and a former Flames goaltender is going to Edmonton. According to reports, Calgary has agreed to sign Cam Talbot to a $2.75 million, one-year deal while Edmonton agreed to sign Mike Smith to a $2 million, one-year deal with incentives. After losing his starting
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Andrew Shaw and a 2021 7th round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2020 2nd round pick, 2020 7th round pick and a 2021 3rd round pick. The 27-year old Shaw was drafted 139th overall in the 5th round of the 2011 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He
11:39 PM ET ESPN News Services Forward Brett Connolly is expected to sign with the Florida Panthers when the NHL’s free-agency period opens Monday, according to multiple reports Sunday. Connolly has eight seasons of NHL experience, and spent the past three with the Washington Capitals. He had a career-best 22 goals and 46 points in
© Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Players on buyout waivers Pierre LeBrun: Andrej Sekera, Scott Darling and David Schlemko were put on waivers today for the purpose of a buyout. On the Schlemko buy out Dave Isaac: “#Flyers make a little more room, placing David Schlemko on waivers and will buy him out tomorrow. Saves them
3:23 PM ET ESPN News Services The Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Vancouver Canucks also announced that they had placed center Ryan Spooner on waivers to
10:28 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN After years of rumors — and one deal that fell through thanks his own veto — Phil Kessel has finally been traded. He will make his new home with the Coyotes, as they acquire the 31-year-old, two-time Stanley Cup champ, reuniting him with former Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet. The
The Washington Capitals have traded RFA forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for Group 6 UFA forward Scott Kosmachuk, a 2020 2nd round pick and a 2020 3rd round pick that previously belonged the Arizona Coyotes. The 24-year old Burakovsky was drafted 23rd overall in the 1st round of the 2013 NHL draft by
12:10 PM ET Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Terry Pegula assesses the disappointment of eight-plus years of owning the Buffalo Sabres and says it’s time his team started winning. He cited new coach Ralph Krueger and a talented core of young players, led by captain Jack Eichel, as reasons to be optimistic during an
© Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Colin Miller to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2021 2nd round pick (St. Louis) and a 2022 5th round pick. (pending trade call – Bob McKenzie) The 26-year old right-handed defenseman was drafted 151st overall in the 5th round of the 2012
6:52 PM ET ESPN News Services BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Colin Miller from the Vegas Golden Knights for a pair of draft picks, the Sabres announced Friday. The Golden Knights acquired a second-round pick in the 2021 draft and a 2022 fifth-round selection.. It’s the second trade in two days
11:14 AM ET Ahead of the free-agency shopping frenzy beginning on July 1, we’re surveying the landscape and outlining the unique situation in which every team finds itself. That includes the key pending unrestricted and restricted free agents and the team’s current cap space, along with the moves I’d make if I were sitting in
5:33 PM ET The Carolina Hurricanes announced Thursday that they have bought out the final year of veteran forward Patrick Marleau‘s contract. Marleau will be free to sign with any team beginning Monday. He had one year, $6.25 million left on a three-year deal he originally signed with Toronto. The buyout was expected after Carolina
11:01 AM ET Ahead of the free-agency shopping frenzy beginning on July 1, we’re surveying the landscape and outlining the unique situation in which every team finds itself. That includes the key pending unrestricted and restricted free agents and the team’s current cap space, along with the moves I’d make if I were sitting in
7:49 PM ET Associated Press PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Seattle’s new NHL franchise intends to have its American Hockey League affiliate in Palm Springs as part of a new arena proposed for the city. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Oak View Group announced plans Wednesday to build a privately funded arena on
12:06 PM ET Ahead of the free-agency shopping frenzy beginning on July 1, we’re surveying the landscape and outlining the unique situation in which every team finds itself. That includes the key pending unrestricted and restricted free agents and the team’s current cap space, along with the moves I’d make if I were sitting in