Qualifying offers extended to NHL restricted free agents

The deadline for NHL teams to issue qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents was 5 p.m. ET on Monday. By issuing the offers, teams are given the right of first refusal or draft choice compensation should the player sign an … Continue reading

Top NHL restricted free agents: Bedard, Robertson, Zegras could get offer sheet

With the NHL free agent signing period set to begin July 1, NHL.com is taking a closer look at the top restricted free agents (listed in alphabetical order by position). Most restricted free agents are eligible to receive an offer … Continue reading

Schmid traded to Panthers by Golden Knights for 3rd-round pick in 2028 Draft

Akira Schmid was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The 26-year-old goalie was 16-10-6 with a 2.59 goals-against average, .893 save percentage and two shutouts … Continue reading

Penguins Acquire Forward David Gustafsson from the Winnipeg Jets in Exchange for Jack St. Ivany

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward David Gustafsson from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Jack St. Ivany, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Gustafsson is a pending restricted free agent. … Continue reading

Kesselring signs 3-year, $13.5 million contract with Sharks

Michael Kesselring signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Monday. It has an average annual value of $4.5 million. The 26-year-old defenseman, who could have become a restricted free agent Wednesday, had two assists in … Continue reading

Malenstyn signs 6-year, $17.5 million contract with Sabres

Beck Malenstyn signed a six-year, $17.5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. It has an average annual value of $2.9167 million. The 28-year-old forward, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, had 14 points (seven goals, … Continue reading