The 2025 NHL Draft introduced a class of prospects with genuine NHL potential. Scouts are already deeming it a deeper crop in terms of readiness than recent years. Top picks like Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, Anton Frondell, and Caleb Desnoyers … Continue reading
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Demko, Garland each signs contract with Canucks
Thatcher Demko and Conor Garland each signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Demko, a goalie, signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract ($8.5 million average annual value); Garland, a forward, signed a six-year, $36 million contract ($6 million … Continue reading
Knies signs 6-year, $46.5 million contract to remain with Maple Leafs
Matthew Knies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $7.75 million. The 22-year-old forward had NHL career highs in goals (29), assists (29), points (58), … Continue reading
Berggren signs 1-year, $1.825 million contract with Red Wings
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. … Continue reading
Kuzmenko signs 1-year, $4.3 million contract with Kings
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) … Continue reading
Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers
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 … Continue reading
