Wheeler signs 1-year, $800,000 contract with Rangers

Blake Wheeler signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the New York Rangers on Saturday. The deal includes a possible $300,000 in bonuses. The 36-year-old forward was an unrestricted free agent after he had the final season of his five-year, $41.25 … Continue reading

Amerks’ Peca named assistant coach with Rangers

Rochester Americans assistant coach Michael Peca has been named an assistant coach of the New York Rangers, where he will work with new head coach Peter Laviolette and his staff. Peca spent the last two seasons with the Amerks, overseeing … Continue reading

Laviolette hired as coach of Rangers, replaces Gallant

Peter Laviolette was hired as coach of the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The 58-year-old replaces Gerard Gallant, who was let go by the Rangers on May 6. New York was 47-22-13 this season but lost 4-0 to the New … Continue reading

Provorov goes to Blue Jackets in 3-team trade with Flyers, Kings

Ivan Provorov was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday in a three-team deal also involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings. Provorov, along with forward Hayden Hodgson, were traded to the Kings for goalie Cal Petersen, defenseman Sean Walker, defenseman prospect Helge … Continue reading

Caufield agrees to 8-year, $62.8 million contract with Canadiens

Cole Caufield agreed to an eight-year, $62.8 million contract to stay with the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. It has an average annual value of $7.85 million. “I wanted to be here,” Caufield said. “I wanted to be here for a … Continue reading

Cronin hired as coach of Ducks, replaces Eakins

Greg Cronin was named coach of the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The 60-year-old replaces Dallas Eakins and will hold the position for the first time in the NHL after five seasons guiding the Colorado Avalanche’s American Hockey League affiliate in … Continue reading