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Schmidt signs 3-year, $10.5 million contract with Mammoth | Pro Hockey News
Nate Schmidt signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $3.5 million. The 33-year-old defenseman had 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 80 regular-season games for the Florida Panthers last season and 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 23 Stanley Cup Playoff
Jets sign forward Cole Koepke to a one-year contract | Pro Hockey News
WINNIPEG, July 1, 2025 – The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today that they have agreed to terms with forward Cole Koepke on a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1,000,000. Koepke, 27, had 17 points (10G, 7A) and 17 penalty minutes with the Boston Bruins last season. The Two Harbors, Minn. native
Lightning re-sign forward Gage Goncalves to a two-year contract | Pro Hockey News
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Gage Goncalves to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $1.2 million, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Goncalves, 24, made his NHL debut with the Lightning on January 11, 2024, at AMALIE Arena, logging 9:00 of time on ice in a
Utah Signs Forward Kailer Yamamoto to One-Year, Two-Way Contract | Pro Hockey News
The Utah Mammoth announced today the signing of forward Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year, two-way contract, worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Yamamoto, 26, skated in 12 games with Utah last season, registering 2-1-3 and two penalty minutes (PIM). He also posted 20-36-56 and 41 PIM in 54 American Hockey League (AHL) games with the
Jets sign forward Tanner Pearson to a one-year contract | Pro Hockey News
WINNIPEG, July 1, 2025 – The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today that they have agreed to terms with forward Tanner Pearson on a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1,000,000. Pearson, 32, had 27 points (12G, 15A) and eight penalty minutes with the Vegas Golden Knights last season. The Kitchener, Ont. native
Bjugstad signs 2-year, $3.5 million contract with Blues | Pro Hockey News
Nick Bjugstad signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $1.75 million. The 32-year-old forward had 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 66 games for Utah last season. Selected by the Florida Panthers in the first round (No. 19) of the 2010
Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers | Pro Hockey News
Aaron Ekblad signed an eight-year contract to remain with the Florida Panthers on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old defenseman had 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 regular-season games for the Florida Panthers this season. He was suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances
Berggren signs 1-year, $1.825 million contract with Red Wings | Pro Hockey News
Jonatan Berggren signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. The 24-year-old forward, who had 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 75 games this season, could have become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. Selected by Detroit in the second round (No. 33) of the 2018 NHL Draft, Berggren
Lorentz signs 3-year, $4.05 million contract with Maple Leafs | Pro Hockey News
Steven Lorentz signed a 3-year, $4.05 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. It has an average annual value of $1.35 million. The 29-year-old forward tied his NHL career high with 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 80 games this season, his first with Toronto. He also had two assists in 13
Chisholm signs 2-year, $3.2 million deal with Capitals | Pro Hockey News
Declan Chisholm signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. The contract has an average annual value of $1.6 million. The Capitals acquired the defenseman in a trade with the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. In addition to Chisholm, the Capitals acquired the 180th pick (Aron Dahlqvist) in the 2025 NHL Draft
Primeau traded to Hurricanes by Canadiens | Pro Hockey News
Cayden Primeau was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Montreal Canadiens on Monday for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 25-year-old goaltender was 2-3-1 with a 4.70 goals-against average and .836 save percentage in 11 NHL games (seven starts) this season. He was also 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA, .927 save
Kuzmenko signs 1-year, $4.3 million contract with Kings | Pro Hockey News
Andrei Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The 29-year-old forward had 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 66 games with three teams this season, including 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 22 games with the Kings after he was acquired in a trade with the
Clifton traded to Penguins by Sabres for Timmins | Pro Hockey News
Connor Clifton was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Buffalo Sabres for Conor Timmins on Saturday. The Penguins also received a second-round pick (No. 39) in the 2025 NHL Draft. Defenseman prospect Isaac Belliveau was sent to the Sabres. Clifton, a 30-year-old defenseman, had 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) in 73 games for
Giroux signs 1-year contract to remain with Senators | Pro Hockey News
Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. It has a base salary of $2 million with bonuses that could reach a maximum value of $4.75 million. The 37-year-old forward had 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 81 regular-season games for the Senators and five points (one goal, four assists)
Fabbro signs 4-year, $16.5 million contract to remain with Blue Jackets | Pro Hockey News
Dante Fabbro signed a four-year, $16,5 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $4.125 million and runs through the 2028-29 season. The 27-year-old defenseman could have been an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday. He was claimed by the Blue Jackets off waivers from the Nashville Predators
Geekie signs 6-year, $33 million contract with Bruins | Pro Hockey News
Morgan Geekie signed a six-year, $33 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $5.5 million. The 26-year-old forward set NHL career highs in goals (33), assists (24) and points (57) in 77 games this season, his second with Boston. He could have become a restricted free agent
Notes from the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft | Pro Hockey News
NOTES FROM THE 2025 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT A total of 224 players born in 17 countries and from 27 leagues were selected in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, which concluded Saturday at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater. * Day 1 #NHLStats Live Updates * Day 1 Recap * Day 2 #NHLStats Live Updates “WELCOME TO THE NHL” REVEALS
Hofer signs 2-year, $6.8 million contract with Blues | Pro Hockey News
Joel Hofer signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $3.4 million. The 24-year-old goalie was 16-8-3 with a 2.64 goals-against average, a .904 save percentage and one shutout in 31 regular-season games (28 starts) this season. Hofer could have become a restricted
Wild acquire Priskie from Washington | Pro Hockey News
The Minnesota Wild have acquired pending unrestricted free-agent defenseman Chase Priskie and the 123rd overall in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Declan Chisholm and the 180th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Priskie recorded 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points in 61 games with the
Bahl signs 6-year, $32.1 million contract with Flames | Pro Hockey News
Kevin Bahl signed a six-year, $32.1 million contract with the Calgary Flames on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $5.35 million. The defenseman had an NHL career-high 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 73 games for the Flames this season and was third on the team with 116 blocked shots. "I'm extremely
Gibson traded to Red Wings by Ducks for Mrazek, 2 draft picks | Pro Hockey News
John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday for Petr Mrazek and two NHL Draft picks. The Ducks received a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Gibson, 31, has played each of his 12 seasons with Anaheim since
Grizzlies hire Becanic as head coach | Pro Hockey News
West Valley City, Utah – John Becanic has been named as the new head coach of the Utah Grizzlies. Becanic is the ninth head coach in team history. Becanic led the 2003 Pittsburgh Force to a USA Hockey Junior A National Championship. Becanic spent four years as the associate head coach with the Everett Silvertips
Maple Leafs Re-sign Forward John Tavares | Pro Hockey News
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $4.38 million. Tavares, 34, appeared in 75 games with the Maple Leafs last season, recording 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists). The Mississauga, Ontario native has played
ill of Stars surprised with General Manager of Year Award at team dinner | Pro Hockey News
Jim Nill thought he was having a normal dinner with the Dallas Stars scouts and management team recently and ended up being surprised with the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Stars assistant GM Mark Janko and Nill's wife, Bekki, were in on the secret. "Today, picking the kids up at the airport,
Frederic signs 8-year, $30.8 million contract with Oilers | Pro Hockey News
Trent Frederic signed an eight-year, $30.8 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. It has an average annual value of $3.85 million. The 27-year-old forward had 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 58 regular-season games for the Oilers and Boston Bruins this season, playing all but one of those games prior to being
Coyle, Wood traded to Blue Jackets by Avalanche | Pro Hockey News
Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood were traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Colorado received forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (No. 77), and a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft for the forwards. "We are very excited to welcome Charlie Coyle and
Dobson traded to Canadiens by Islanders, signs 8-year contract | Pro Hockey News
Noah Dobson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens by the New York Islanders on Friday and signed an eight-year, $76 million contract. It has an average annual value of $9.5 million. Dobson, who could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, signed the contract prior to the trade. He would have been eligible
Bennett signs 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Panthers | Pro Hockey News
Sam Bennett signed an eight-year, $64 million contract with the Florida Panthers on Friday. It has an average annual value of $8 million. The 29-year-old forward had 51 points (25 goals, 26 assists) in 76 regular-season games for the Panthers this season and 22 points (15 goals, seven assists) in 23 Stanley Cup Playoff games
Mastering over/under betting in hockey | Pro Hockey News
Over/under betting is a popular strategy in hockey due to the sport’s fast-paced and high-scoring nature. This type of bet involves predicting whether the total number of goals scored by both teams will be over or under a specified number set by bookmakers. The appeal lies in the opportunity to capitalize on fluctuating scores and
Parent officially named head coach of Comets | Pro Hockey News
The New Jersey Devils have named Ryan Parent the head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets. Parent had been appointed interim head coach on Nov. 6, 2024, and led the Comets to a record of 31-25-6-1 over his 63 games at the helm. He enters his eighth season with the organization
Grizzlies re-sign Fitze | Pro Hockey News
West Valley City, Utah – The Utah Grizzlies announced that forward Dylan Fitze is returning for the 2025-26 season. Fitze has appeared in 192 regular-season games with Utah, recording 104 points (51g-53a). He has added 12 points (9g-3a) in 24 playoff games. Overall in 323 career professional games, Fitze has tallied 155 points (80g-75a). Fitze ranks
Teams looking to the future at 2025 NHL Draft | Pro Hockey News
Thirty-two National Hockey League teams are preparing to take part in this weekend’s 2025 NHL Draft, and their top affiliates are ready and waiting for the next wave of young American Hockey League stars to begin their professional careers. In 2024-25, a total of 245 former first- and second-round draft picks played in the American
Benn signs 1-year, $1 million contract to remain with Stars | Pro Hockey News
Jamie Benn signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Thursday. He can earn an additional $3 million in performance bonuses. The 35-year-old forward had 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) in 80 regular-season games for the Stars this season and three points (one goal, two assists) in 18 Stanley Cup Playoff
NHL Player Inclusion Coalition Announces $20,000 Grant to Strengthen Hockey Development Opportunities Through “Black, Silver & Bold” Program | Pro Hockey News
LOS ANGELES – As part of festivities leading up to the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, members of the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition joined youth hockey participants from the LA Kings’ “Black, Silver & Bold” program for a special on-ice presentation announcing a $20,000 grant to expand the program’s pathways for comprehensive hockey development. Led
2025 PWHL Entry Draft completed | Pro Hockey News
OTTAWA, ON – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) welcomed 48 new players on Tuesday night during the 2025 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck. The third annual draft took place at the Hard Rock Live Theatre in Ottawa, ON, with prospects, special guests, and fans in attendance. The event was streamed live on the
New Mexico Pro Hockey announces finalists for “Name the Team” Contest | Pro Hockey News
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Following a strong response from the community, the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club has announced the three finalists for its official team name. The “Name the Team” contest generated nearly 2,000 submissions from fans across the state and beyond. The following names have been selected as finalists: Cutthroats A nod
Smith named Rush head coach | Pro Hockey News
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that Dave Smith has been named the team’s head coach and general manager. Smith is the fifth head coach in the Rush’s history. Smith joins the Rush with 27 years of coaching experience, all at the
Kane traded to Canucks by Oilers for draft pick | Pro Hockey News
Evander Kane was traded to the Vancouver Canucks by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 33-year-old forward did not play in the regular season after he had surgery Sept. 20 to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles, and
Sceptres and Vancouver complete trade at PWHL draft | Pro Hockey News
OTTAWA, ON - PWHL Vancouver acquired goaltender Kristen Campbell and the 3rd round (19th overall) pick from the Toronto Sceptres in exchange for Vancouver’s 2nd and 3rd round picks (16th and 23rd overall respectively) of the 2025 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck. This is the second trade Toronto has completed during the Draft, currently taking place
Sirens, Victoire complete trade | Pro Hockey News
OTTAWA, ON – The New York Sirens have acquired forward Kristin O’Neill and the 28th overall pick from the Montréal Victoire in exchange for forward Abby Roque. The trade was the second made by New York during the Draft, currently taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa, Ontario. O'Neill, a forward from