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Oilers have not asked Kane to waive NMC
Per TSN's Ryan Rishaug, the Edmonton Oilers have not asked forward Evander Kane to waive his no trade at any point.
Kane has two years remaining on his four-year, $20 million contract with an AAV of $5.125 million.
The 32-year-old had 24 goals and 44 points in 77 games this season. In the playoffs, he had four goals and eight points in 20 games.
He was dealing with a sports hernia this season.
Samsonov heading to Vegas
Ilya Samsonov has signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, the team announced Monday. Vegas has also extended forward Pavel Dorofeyev and defenceman Kaedan Korczak to two-year deals.
Samsonov, 27, has spent his last two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, posting a record of 50-17-13 to go along with a .905 save-percentage and a 2.71 goals against average across 80 regular season starts since the 2022-23 campaign.
The Russian goaltender was put on waivers by the team on December 31 of last year after recording a career-worst .862 save-percentage and 3.94 goals against average with a 5-2-6 record. He was selected by the Washington Capitals with the 22nd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Dorofeyev, 23, scored 13 goals and 24 points in 47 regular season contests for Vegas last season, while Korczak split time between the Golden Knights and their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. The Yorkton, Sask., native recorded one goal and eight assists at the NHL level last year.
Beauvillier going to Pittsburgh
Forward Anthony Beauvillier has signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Beauvillier, 26, finished last season with the Nashville Predators after he was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a draft pick at the trade deadline. He was previously traded to the Blackhawks from the Vancouver Canucks in November of 2023 for a draft pick.
The 5-foot-11 winger recorded five goals and 17 points in 60 games last season split between the Predators, Blackhawks and Canucks.
He is coming off a three-year, $12.45 million deal he signed with the New York Islanders in September of 2021.
Drafted 28th overall by the Islanders in 2015, Beauvillier has 116 goals and 246 points in 550 career games split between the Islanders, Canucks, Blackhawks, and Predators.
The Sorel-Tracy, Que., native represented Canada at the 2018 World Championship, recording two goals and three points en route to a fourth-place finish.
Campbell signs with Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have signed goaltender Jack Campbell to a one-year, $775,000 contract.
Campbell was bought out of the last three seasons of his five-year, $25 million contract he signed with Edmonton in the summer of 2022 after struggling the last two seasons.
After posting a .888 save percentage and 3.41 goals-against average in 2022-23, Campbell had a .873 save percentage with a .450 GAA in five NHL games last season.
He spent the majority of the 2023-24 season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, putting up a .918 save percentage and 2.63 GAA.
Sabres add Zucker, Lafferty and Aube-Kubel
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forwards Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty and Nicolas Aube-Kubel as well as defencemen Dennis Gilbert and Jacob Bryson.
Flyers re-sign Hathaway
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Garnet Hathaway to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $2.4 million.
The 32-year-old had seven goals and 17 points in 82 regular-season games last season.
He has one more season remaining on his current two-year deal with a $2.375 million AAV.
In 539 career NHL games, Hathaway has 65 goals and 139 points split between the Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Flyers.
Stars sign Steel
The Dallas Stars have signed Sam Steel to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.
Steel, 26, recorded nine goals and 24 points in 77 games with the Dallas Stars last season. He added a goal and five points in 19 playoff games before his team was eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.
The 6-foot centre signed a one-year, $850,000 deal with the Stars as an unrestricted free agent in July of 2023 after the Minnesota Wild didn’t give him a qualifying offer
Drafted 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2016, Steel has 43 goals and 117 points in 339 career games split between the Ducks, Wild, and Stars.
The Ardrossan, Alta., native represented Canada at the 2018 World Juniors, recording four goals and nine points to take home a gold medal.
Blackhawks re-sign Anderson
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed forward Joey Anderson for two years with an $800,000 cap hit.
The 26-year-old skated in 55 games with the Blackhawks last season, scoring five goals with 17 points.
Oilers in the mix on Skinner
The Edmonton Oilers are in the mix on UFA forward Jeff Skinner, per TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
Skinner was bought out of the final three seasons of his eight-year, $72 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres over the weekend, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The 5-foot-11 winger recorded 24 goals and 46 points in 74 games with the Sabres last season.
Drafted seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010, Skinner has 357 goals and 670 points in 1,006 career games split between the Hurricanes and Sabres.
Skinner won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2011 after he recorded 31 goals and 63 points in 82 games. He has never made the playoffs in his 14-season career.
The Toronto native represented Canada four times at the World Championship, taking home a silver medal in 2017.
Foegele off to Los Angeles
Forward Warren Foegele and the Los Angeles Kings are finalizing a three-year deal around $3.5 million, per TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Foegele, 28, had a career-high 20 goals and 41 points in 82 games with the Edmonton Oilers last season.
He added three goals and eight points in 22 playoff games as the Oilers were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games in the Stanley Cup Final.
The 6-foot-2 winger is coming off a three-year, $8.25 million deal he signed with the Oilers in July of 2021.
Drafted 67th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014, Foegele has 80 goals and 163 points in 431 career games split between the Hurricanes and Oilers.
Drouin returns to Colorado
Jonathan Drouin is back with the Colorado Avalanche on a one-year deal, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
Drouin, 29, appeared in 79 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season, recording 19 goals and 56 points. He added three assists in three playoff games before the Avalanche were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the second round.
The 5-foot-11 winger is coming off a one-year, $825,000 deal he signed with the Avalanche in July of 2023.
Drafted third overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2013 draft, Drouin has 96 goals and 337 points in 564 career games split between the Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and Avalanche.
The Ste-Agathe, Que., native represented Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, recording a goal in three games en route to a fifth-place finish.
Flames add Bean
Defenceman Jake Bean has signed a two-year deal with the Calgary Flames, carrying a $1.75 million AAV, per TSN's Chris Johnston.
Bean did not receive a qualifying offer from Columbus Blue Jackets yesterday, making him a unrestricted free agent.
The 26-year-old appeared in 72 games for Columbus last season, scoring four goals with 13 points.
He is coming off a three-year, $7 million contract.
In 197 career NHL games, he has 13 goals and 56 points split between the Carolina Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
Stenlund to Utah
Forward Kevin Stenlund has signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Utah Hockey Club, per TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Stenlund, 27, appeared in 81 games with the Florida Panthers last season, recording 11 goals and 15 points.
He added an assist in 24 playoff games as the Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The 6-foot-5 centre is coming off a one-year, $1 million deal he signed with the Panthers in July of 2023.
Drafted 58th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2015, Stenlund has 28 goals and 44 points in 206 career games split between the Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, and Panthers.
Blue Jackets, Monahan agree to terms
The Columbus Blue Jackets and centre Sean Monahan have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with an AAV of $5.5 million, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Monahan, 29, finished the season with the Winnipeg Jets after he was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for two draft picks.
The 6-foot-2 centre had 26 goals and 59 points in 83 games split between the Jets and Canadiens. He added an assist in five playoff games before the Jets were eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.
Monahan is coming off a one-year, $1.985 million deal he signed with the Canadiens in June of 2023.
Drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2013, Monahan has 244 goals and 538 points in 764 career games split between the Flames, Canadiens, and Jets.
The Brampton, Ont., native represented Canada at the 2014 World Championship, recording two assists en route to a fifth-place finish.
Roy signs big deal with Capitals
Defenceman Matt Roy has signed a six-year deal with the Washington Capitals carrying a $5.75 million AAV, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Roy, 29. had five goals and 25 points in 81 games last season with the Los Angeles Kings.
Drafted in the seventh round (194th overall) by the Kings in 2015, Roy is coming off a three-year, $9.45 million deal.
In 369 career NHL games, Roy has 24 goals and 106 points, all with the Kings.
Flames sign Sharangovich
The Calgary Flames sign forward Yegor Sharangovich to a five-year, $28.75 million deal.
The contract carries a $5.75M cap hit.
Oilers ink Arvidsson
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal with a $4 million AAV per season, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Arvidsson, 31, had six goals and 15 points in 18 games with the Los Angeles Kings. He missed the first 50 games of the season while recovering from a back injury.
He added three assists in five postseason games before the Kings were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.
The 5-foot-10 winger is coming off a seven-year, $29.75 million deal he signed with the Nashville Predators in July 2017.
Drafted 112th overall by the Predators in 2014, Arvidsson has 179 goals and 362 points in 546 games split between the Predators and Kings.
The Skelleftea, Sweden, native represented Sweden at the 2018 World Championship, recording three goals and five games en route to a gold medal.
Brossoit off to Chicago
Goaltender Laurent Broissoit has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks carrying a $3.3 million AAV per year, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Brossoit, 31, had a 15-5-2 record with the Winnipeg Jets last season with a .927 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average while backing up starting goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
The 6-foot-3 netminder began his second stint with the Jets by signing a one-year, $1.75 million deal in July of 2023.
Brossoit helped the Vegas Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2023, appearing in eight playoff games with a 5-2 record, 3.18 GAA, and .894 save percentage.
Drafted 164th overall by the Calgary Flames, Brossoit has a career 64-46-13 record in 140 career appearances split between the Edmonton Oilers, Jets, and Golden Knights.
Perron going to Ottawa
Forward David Perron is closing in a two-year deal with the Ottawa Senators with an AAV of $4 million per year.
Perron, 35, played last season with the Detroit Red Wings, registering 17 goals and 47 points in 76 games.
The 6-foot winger is coming off a two-year, $9.5 million deal he signed with the Red Wings in July of 2022.
Drafted 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2007, Perron has 310 goals and 768 points in 1,131 career games split between the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Red Wings.
Perron helped the Blues win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in 2019 as part of his third stint with the team, recording seven goals and 16 points in 26 playoff games.
Flames sign Mantha
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
Mantha, 29, finished last season with the Vegas Golden Knights after he was acquired from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a draft pick at the trade deadline.
The 6-foot-5 winger registered 23 goals and 44 points in 74 games split between the Capitals and Golden Knights last season. He appeared in three playoff games during the Golden Knights’ seven-game loss to the Dallas Stars in the first round.
Mantha is coming off a four-year, $22.8 million deal he signed with the Detroit Red Wings in November of 2020.
Drafted 20th overall by the Red Wings in the 2013 draft, Mantha has 142 goals and 296 points in 494 career games split between the Red Wings, Capitals, and Golden Knights.
The Longueuil, Que., native represented Canada at the 2019 World Championship, recording seven goals and 14 points en route to a silver medal.
Bruins sign Lindholm, Zadorov
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Elias Lindholm and defenceman Nikita Zadorov, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Ekman-Larsson signs four year deal in Toronto
Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has signed a four-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs with an AAV of $3.5 million per year, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Martinook re-signs in Carolina
Forward Jordan Martinook has re-signed in Carolina to a three-year deal with an AAV of $3.05 million.
Martinook, 31, appeared in 82 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season, recording 14 goals and 32 points. He added two goals and four points in 11 playoff games before his team was eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round.
The 6-foot winger is coming off a three-year, $5.4 million deal he signed with the Hurricanes in July of 2021.
He first joined the Hurricanes in a trade from the Arizona Coyotes that saw them acquire forward Marcus Kruger and a draft pick in May of 2018. In six seasons in Carolina, Martinook has 54 goals and 132 points in 394 games.
Drafted 58th overall by the Coyotes in 2012, Martinook has 80 goals and 197 points in 641 career games split between the Coyotes and Hurricanes.
Perron heading to open market
Veteran forward David Perron is heading to the open market after he was unable to get a deal done with Detroit, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
The Ottawa Senators will be among the teams with significant interest in Perron.
Perron, 35, played last season with the Detroit Red Wings, registering 17 goals and 47 points in 76 games.
The 6-foot winger is coming off a two-year, $9.5 million deal he signed with the Red Wings in July of 2022.
Drafted 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2007, Perron has 310 goals and 768 points in 1,131 career games split between the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Red Wings.
Teams interested in Kase
Edmonton and Pittsburgh are among the teams that have inquired about winger Ondrej Kase, who spent last season playing in Czechia.
Kase, 28, had 23 goals and 54 points in 48 games with Litvinov HC in Czechia.
In 258 career NHL games, he has 57 goals and 124 points split between the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes.
Drouin heading to open market
Jonathan Drouin is likely hitting the open market, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
The Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers are believed to be among the clubs most interested but a return to Colorado remains a possibility.
Drouin, 29, appeared in 79 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season, recording 19 goals and 56 points. He added three assists in three playoff games before the Avalanche were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the second round.
The 5-foot-11 winger is coming off a one-year, $825,000 deal he signed with the Avalanche in July of 2023.
Predators, Stamkos closing in on deal
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports that Steven Stamkos' deal with the Predators should end up around four years and $8 million AAV per year.
The 34-year-old has played his entire NHL career in Tampa Bay since being drafted first overall by the franchise in 2008.
The Lightning and Stamkos had previous talks about a new contract but an extension never materialized. Since the draft, the Lightning have retooled their team, acquiring and signing Jake Guentzel to a seven-year contract and dealing Mikhail Sergachev and Tanner Jeannot in separate deals.
Stamkos had 40 goals and 81 points in 79 games last season. He added a goal and six points in five playoff games before the Lightning were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the first round.
Desharnais headed to market
Oilers UFA defenceman Vincent Desharnais is headed to market, per TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
Rishaug says the team just doesn't have the space to keep Desharnais, a physical right-shot defenceman who can kill penalties.
The 28-year-old appeared in 78 games in Edmonton last season, notching one goals with 10 assists. In the playoffs, he skated in 16 games as the Oilers were defeated in the Stanley Cup Final by the Florida Panthers.
Nashville in on Skjei, Stephenson
The Nashville Predators are already front-runners on Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault but could also end up adding UFA defenceman Brady Skjei.
Skjei, 30, appeared in 80 games with Carolina Hurricanes last season, recording 13 goals and 47 points. He added a goal and nine points in 11 playoff games before his team was eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round.
The 6-foot-3 left-shot defenceman is coming off a six-year, $31.5 million deal he signed with the New York Rangers in July of 2018.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston adds that the Predators are also in on UFA forward Chandler Stephenson.
Stephenson, 30, played last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, recording 16 goals and 51 points in 75 games. He added an assist in seven playoff games before the Golden Knights were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the first round.
The 6-foot centre is a two time Stanley Cup champion, with his first title coming with the Washington Capitals in 2018 and his second with Vegas last year.
He is coming off a four-year, $11 million deal he signed with the Golden Knights in October of 2020.
Teravainen to reunite with Blackhawks
Forward Teuvo Teravainen will be signing with the Chicago Blackhawks, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Teravainen was originally drafted 18th overall by the Blackhawks in 2012, helping the team win their third Stanley Cup in five seasons in 2015, recording four goals and 10 points during their playoff run.
The 29-year-old had 25 goals and 53 points in 76 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He added two goals and six points in 11 playoff games before his team was eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round.
The 5-foot-11 winger is coming off a five-year, $27 million deal he signed with the Hurricanes in January of 2019.
He was originally acquired by the Hurricanes, along with forward Bryan Bickell, in June of 2016 from the Blackhawks in exchange for two draft picks. In eight seasons in Carolina, Teravainen has 138 goals and 415 points in 555 games.
Teravainen has 155 goals and 459 points in 670 career games split between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes.
Considerable interest in Monahan
Veteran centre Sean Monahan continues to have a lot of interest in the free agency market with the Columbus Blue Jackets among those interested in him on a long-term deal, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
Monahan, 29, finished the season with the Winnipeg Jets after he was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for two draft picks.
The 6-foot-2 centre had 26 goals and 59 points in 83 games split between the Jets and Canadiens. He added an assist in five playoff games before the Jets were eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.
Monahan is coming off a one-year, $1.985 million deal he signed with the Canadiens in June of 2023.
Montour set to sign in Seattle
All signs point to Brandon Montour signing a seven-year deal with the Seattle Kraken once the market opens, according the TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
The deal would be around $50 million total.
Montour, 30, recorded eight goals and 33 points in 66 games with the Florida Panthers last season.
He added three goals and 11 points in 24 playoff games to lead the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup victory in franchise history.
The 6-foot right-shot defenceman is coming off a three-year, $10.5 million deal he signed in July of 2021.
Perry 'a good bet' to return to Oilers
Per TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Corey Perry is a good bet to return to the Edmonton Oilers next season.
Perry, 39, finished the season with the Edmonton Oilers after he was released by the Chicago Blackhawks in November.
The 6-foot-3 winger recorded 12 goals and 22 points in 54 games last season split between the Blackhawks and Oilers. He added a goal and three points during the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final before they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers.
Perry is coming off a one-year, $775,000 deal he signed with the Oilers in January.
Rishaug also mentions Czech winger Ondrej Kase, who spent last year playing overseas but could make a return to the NHL. He adds the Oilers need depth forwards for next season.
Caps re-sign McMichael
The Washington Capitals have signed RFA Connor McMichael to a two-year, $4.2 million contract.
McMichael, 23, recorded 18 goals and 33 points in 80 games with the Washington Capitals last season. He added a goal in four playoff games before the Capitals were swept by the New York Rangers in the first round.
The 6-foot winger is coming off his three-year, entry-level contract he signed with the Capitals in July of 2019.
Drafted 25th overall by the Capitals in 2019, McMichael has 27 goals and 51 points in 155 career games.
The Ajax, Ont., native represented Canada twice at the World Juniors, taking home a gold medal in 2020 and a silver medal in 2021.
Contract talks stall between Sens, Pinto
Contract talks have stalled between the Ottawa Senators and restricted free agent Shane Pinto, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
LeBrun suggests it could lead to Pinto asking for a trade.
The 23-year-old had nine goals and 27 points in 41 games with the Ottawa Senators last season.
The 6-foot-3 centre was suspended 41 games in October by the NHL for violating the league’s sports gambling policy.
Pinto is coming off a one-year, $775,000 deal he signed with the Senators in January after his suspension was over.
Johnson staying with Flyers
Veteran Erik Johnson will return to the Philadelphia Flyers on a one-year deal, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Johnson, 36, finished last season with the Philadelphia Flyers after he was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a draft pick at the trade deadline.
The 6-foot-4 right-shot defenceman had five goals and six points in 67 games last season and averaged 16:25 of ice time in his 17 games with the Flyers.
He is coming off a one-year, $3.25 million deal he signed with the Sabres in July of 2023.
Johnson helped the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup championship in 2022.
Leafs extend Woll, sign Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Chris Tanev to a six-year, $27 million contract, it was announced Monday.
The deal carries an average annual value of $4.5 million.
The Leafs also extended goaltender Joseph Woll on a three-year, $10.98 million deal that carries a $3.66 million cap hit.
Duchene extends in Dallas
Forward Matt Duchene is returning to the Dallas Stars on a one-year deal that is expected to be in the same range he made last season ($3 million) according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Duchene, 33, recorded 25 goals and 65 points in 80 games with the Dallas Stars last season. He added two goals and six points in 19 playoff games before his team was eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.
The 6-foot-1 centre joined the Stars on a one-year, $3 million deal in July of 2023 after the Nashville Predators bought him out of his seven-year, $56 million deal last off-season.
Pesce finalizing deal with Devils
When defenceman Brett Pesce's free agent deal is finalized with the New Jersey Devils, it's expected to come in at six years with an AAV in the $5.5 million range, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Pesce, 29, recorded three goals and 13 points in 70 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He added an assist in two playoff games before his team was eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round.
The 6-foot-3 right-shot defenceman is coming off a six-year, $24.15 million deal he signed in August of 2017.
Pesce’s best season came during the 2022-23 campaign where he recorded five goals and 30 points in 82 games.
Drafted 66th overall by the Hurricanes in 2013, Pesce has 39 goals and 198 points in 627 career games.
Martinez heading to Chicago
Veteran defenceman Alec Martinez is heading to the Chicago Blackhawks on a one-year deal, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
Martinez, 36, played last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, recording four goals and 17 points in 55 games. He appeared in playoff games for Vegas in the first round before they were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in seven games.
The 6-foot-1 left-shot defenceman is a three-time Stanley Cup champion after winning in 2012 and 2014 with the Los Angeles Kings and then once more in 2023 with the Golden Knights.
He is coming off a three-year, $15.75 million deal he signed with the Golden Knights in July of 2021.
Drafted 95th overall by the Kings in 2007, Martinez has 83 goals and 277 points in 818 career games split between the Kings and Golden Knights.
The Rochester Hills, Mich., native represented the United States twice at the World Championship, taking home a bronze medal in 2018.
Kulikov, Reinhart staying in Florida
Sam Reinhart is sticking around with the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers.
The Panthers signed Reinhart to an eight-year extension on Monday with TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reporting the deal to be eight years and $69 million, carrying an average annual value of $8.625 million.
Reinhart, 28, finished second in the NHL with 57 goals to go along with his 94 points in 82 games with the Panthers last season.
He helped lead the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup victory in the franchise’s history, recording nine goals and 15 points, including the Stanley Cup-winning goal.
Also remaining in Florida is veteran defenceman Dmitry Kulikov on a four-year deal with an AAV of $1.15 million.
The 33-year-old recorded a goal and 20 points in 76 games with the Florida Panthers last season.
He added two assists in 24 playoff games as the Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The 6-foot-1 left-shot defenceman is coming off a one-year, $1 million deal he signed with the Panthers in July of 2023.
Do the Sens have cap space for Montour?
According to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, the Ottawa Senators showed interest in signing defenceman Brandon Montour, but may not have the cap space to make a deal happening.
Garrioch says the Sens will likely look elsewhere for defensive help.
The 30-year-old scored eight goals and 25 assists over 66 games with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. He added three goals and eight assists over 22 games in the postseason.
Connor Brown staying with Oilers
Connor Brown is re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers on an one-year, $1 million contract.
The 30-year-old scored four goals and eight assists over 71 games with the Oilers in 2023-24, adding two goals and four assists over 17 playoff games.
Guentzel, Lightning agree on major deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed star forward Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, $63 million contract, featuring an average annual value of $9 million.
The Lightning acquired Guentzel's rights from the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend.
Guentzel, a 29-year-old American, scored 30 goals and 77 points in 67 regular season games split between the Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins last season.
Guentzel is coming off a five-year, $30 million deal he signed with the Penguins in December of 2018.
Drafted 77th overall by the Penguins in 2013, Guentzel has 227 goals and 491 points in 520 career games split between the Penguins and Hurricanes.
Guentzel was a key contributor to the Penguins’ 2017 Stanley Cup championship run, recording 13 goals and 21 points in the playoffs.
Tyler Bertuzzi to Chicago
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger can confirm that forward Tyler Bertuzzi will join the Chicago Blackhawks on a four-year contract featuring an average annual value of $5.5 million.
Dreger adds that the Maple Leafs wanted to keep Bertuzzi, but couldn't compete with $22 million over four years offered by the Blackhawks.
The 29-year-old made $5.5 million in his first and only season in Toronto, netting 21 goals and 22 over 80 games.
Where will Anthony Stolarz Sign?
Anthony Stolarz, the backup goalie for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, has numerous teams interested in signing him on July 1, including the Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
The 30-year-old posted a 16-7-2 record and a 2.03 goals-against average over 27 appearances in 2023-23
Update on Jacob Trouba
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that Jacob Trouba's no-move clause has shifted to a modified no-trade clause, featuring a 15-team "no-trade" list.
The New York Rangers captain scored three goals and 19 assists over 69 games with the Rangers in 2023-24, his fifth year with the team.
Stamkos sweepstakes wide open
Six or more teams are very much in the running for Steven Stamkos, reports TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
Among the suitors still pitching to Stamkos and his agent, Don Meehan, are the Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils.
McKenzie adds that Stamkos' market is fluid and there are still other teams involved as well.
Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists in 79 games during the regular season and another five goals and one assist in five Stanley Cup Playoff games.