Schultz agrees to two-year, $6 million contract with Kraken

Justin Schultz agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3 million. The 32-year-old defenseman had 23 points (four goals, 19 assists) in 74 games for the Washington … Continue reading

Strome signs five-year contract with Ducks

Ryan Strome signed a five-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old forward had 54 points, including an NHL career-high 21 goals, in 74 games with the New York Rangers last season. He … Continue reading

Smith signs three-year, $15 million contract with Golden Knights

Reilly Smith signed a three-year, $15 million contract to remain with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. It has an average annual of $5 million. The 31-year-old forward had 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games last season. … Continue reading

Gaudreau signs seven-year, $68.25 million contract with Blue Jackets

Johnny Gaudreau signed a seven-year, $68.25 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $9.75 million. The 28-year-old forward led the Calgary Flames and was tied for second in the NHL last season … Continue reading

Pacioretty traded to Hurricanes by Golden Knights

Max Pacioretty was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Vegas Golden Knights along with defenseman Dylan Coghlan on Wednesday for future considerations. Pacioretty, a 33-year-old forward, had 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) in 39 games last season, missing significant … Continue reading

Vatrano agrees to three-year contract with Ducks

Frank Vatrano agreed to a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward had 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists) in 71 regular-season games for the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers last season, including 13 points … Continue reading