John Marino signed an eight-year, $54 million contract with the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season. The 29-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 36 points (four goals, … Continue reading →

Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $15 million. The center, who turned 21 on Friday, had 75 points (30 goals, 45 assists) in 69 games … Continue reading →

Jamie Drysdale signed a four-year, $26 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. It has an average annual value of $6.5 million. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing. “We’re excited to have … Continue reading →

Kirby Dach signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 25-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 37 regular-season games for the Canadiens … Continue reading →

Connor McMichael signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The contract has an average annual value of $6.75 million. McMichael had been acquired in a trade with the Washington Capitals, … Continue reading →

Cole Perfetti signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 68 games for the Jets … Continue reading →