Jesper Fast is not expected to play for the Carolina Hurricanes this season after undergoing neck surgery on Aug. 6. The 32-year-old forward had 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 73 games last season but did not play in … Continue reading →

Laurent Brossoit could miss the start of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks after the goalie had surgery on the meniscus in his right knee Tuesday. Brossoit is expected to need 5-7 weeks to recover; Chicago opens the season against … Continue reading →

Rutger McGroarty was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday for Brayden Yager. Following the trade, the Penguins signed McGroarty to a three-year, entry-level contract. McGroarty, who was selected with the No. 14 pick in the … Continue reading →

Cole Sillinger signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $2.25 million. The 21-year-old restricted free agent forward had an NHL career-high 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) … Continue reading →

Matty Beniers signed a seven-year, $49.98 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Monday. It has an average annual value of $7.14 million. The 21-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists) in … Continue reading →