Eric Staal retires, will have No. 12 retired by Hurricanes

Eric Staal announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. The 39-year-old forward signed a ceremonial contract to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes, for whom he played 12 of his 18 NHL seasons. The Hurricanes announced they will retire his … Continue reading

Guhle signs 6-year, $33.3 million contract with Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle signed a six-year, $33.3 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. The contract, which begins in the 2025-26 season, has an average annual value of $5.55 million. The 22-year-old defenseman had 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) … Continue reading

Lindgren signs 1-year, $4.5 million contract with Rangers, avoids hearing

Ryan Lindgren signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, had filed for salary arbitration on July 5. Lindgren had 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) … Continue reading

Necas signs 2-year, $13 million contract with Hurricanes, avoids hearing

Martin Necas signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. It has an average annual value of $6.5 million. The 25-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had filed for salary arbitration July 5. “Martin … Continue reading

Faber signs 8-year, $68 million contract with Wild

Brock Faber signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on Monday. The contract, which begins in the 2025-26 season, has an average annual value of $8.5 million. The 21-year-old defenseman played all 82 games as a rookie … Continue reading