Laine hopes new coach ‘refreshes’ Blue Jackets, wants to stay

Patrik Laine said he would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets and hopes he can flourish under new coach Brad Larsen. The 23-year-old forward can become a restricted free agent July 28. “I hope I can stay in … Continue reading

Yandle bought out by Panthers, had two seasons remaining on contract

Keith Yandle had the final two seasons of his contract bought out by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The 34-year-old defenseman will become an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team when NHL free agency begins July 28. … Continue reading

Landeskog ‘disappointed’ in contract talks with Avalanche

Gabriel Landeskog is unhappy he has not received a new contract from the Colorado Avalanche, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward can become an unrestricted free agent for the first time July 28 and wants to stay with Colorado, … Continue reading

Pettersson resumes shooting pucks coming off wrist injury for Canucks

Elias Pettersson has resumed shooting pucks, the latest step in the Vancouver Canucks forward’s recovery from a wrist injury that caused him to miss the final 30 games this season. Pettersson posted a video to his Twitter account Wednesday of … Continue reading

Carlo signs six-year, $24.6 million contract to stay with Bruins

Brandon Carlo signed a six-year, $24.6 million contract to stay with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $4.1 million. The 24-year-old defenseman could have been a restricted free agent July 28. “Feeling over the … Continue reading

Miller retires from NHL, played seven seasons for Bruins

Kevan Miller retired from the NHL on Wednesday, ending a seven-season playing career, all with the Boston Bruins. “Although my spirit for the game is there, unfortunately my body isn’t,” Miller wrote on Instagram. “My overall health and my family … Continue reading