Sennecke, No. 3 pick of 2024 Draft, signs entry-level contract with Ducks

Beckett Sennecke, the No. 3 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. “I think the expectations are a big thing,” Sennecke said Friday following the conclusion of Anaheim’s development camp. … Continue reading

Levshunov signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Blackhawks

Artyom Levshunov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The 18-year-old defenseman was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 2 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft. “Signing Artyom gives us the opportunity to continue his … Continue reading

Jets add AHL All-Star defenseman Coghlan

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Dylan Coghlan from the Carolina Hurricanes for future considerations.Photo: Andreea Cardani Coghlan was an AHL All-Star for the Springfield Thunderbirds in 2024 and tied for the league lead among defensemen with 16 goals. He … Continue reading

Laxdal named new head coach of Firebirds

The Seattle Kraken have hired Derek Laxdal as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.Photo: Derek Sparta Laxdal succeeds Dan Bylsma, who was named head coach of the Kraken on May 28. Laxdal, … Continue reading

Necas, Luukkonen among 14 players to file for NHL salary arbitration

Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes was one of 14 restricted free agents who filed for salary arbitration Friday, according to the NHL Players’ Association. The 25-year-old forward had 53 points (24 goals, 29 assists) in 77 regular-season games last … Continue reading

Savoie, No. 9 pick in 2022 Draft, traded to Oilers by Sabres

Matt Savoie, the No. 9 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, was traded to the Edmonton Oilers from the Bufalo Sabres on Friday for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. The 20-year-old center, who played in one NHL game last season … Continue reading