Couturier signs eight-year, $62 million contract extension with Flyers

Sean Couturier signed an eight-year, $62 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday that begins next season. It has an average annual value of $7.75 million. The 28-year-old center will play the final season of a six-year contract … Continue reading

Rask says he would be ‘cheap goalie’ for Bruins

Tuukka Rask said he would “be a cheap goalie” for the Boston Bruins if they decide to sign the unrestricted free agent. Rask, who had offseason surgery, said he could be ready to return in late December. The 34-year-old was … Continue reading

Brassard signs one-year, $825,000 contract with Flyers

Derick Brassard signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. The 33-year-old center, who was an unrestricted free agent, scored 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 53 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season. He was … Continue reading

Power, No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft, returning to Michigan

Owen Power will return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season. The 18-year-old defenseman, who announced his decision via Instagram on Friday, was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. … Continue reading

Wild feeling ‘no rush’ with Kaprizov contract negotiations, GM says

The Minnesota Wild are not concerned by the pace of contract negotiations with forward Kirill Kaprizov, general manager Bill Guerin said Monday. Kaprizov, who is a restricted free agent, won the Calder Trophy voted as NHL rookie of the year … Continue reading

Saros signs four-year contract with Predators, avoids arbitration

Juuse Saros signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Monday. It has an average annual value of $5 million. The 26-year-old goalie, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday. … Continue reading