Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers

Aaron Ekblad signed an eight-year contract to remain with the Florida Panthers on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old defenseman had 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 regular-season games for the Florida Panthers this season. He … Continue reading

Primeau traded to Hurricanes by Canadiens

Cayden Primeau was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Montreal Canadiens on Monday for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 25-year-old goaltender was 2-3-1 with a 4.70 goals-against average and .836 save percentage in 11 NHL … Continue reading

Chisholm signs 2-year, $3.2 million deal with Capitals

Declan Chisholm signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. The contract has an average annual value of $1.6 million. The Capitals acquired the defenseman in a trade with the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. In addition … Continue reading

Qualifying offers extended to NHL restricted free agents

The deadline for NHL teams to issue qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents was 5 p.m. ET on Monday. By issuing the offers, teams are given the right of first refusal or draft choice compensation should the player sign … Continue reading

Kane signs 1-year, $3 million contract to remain with Red Wings

Patrick Kane signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. The 36-year-old forward, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday, had 59 points (21 goals, 38 assists) in 72 games this season, … Continue reading

Bouchard signs 4-year, $42 million contract with Oilers

Evan Bouchard signed a four-year, $42 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. It has an average annual value of $10.5 million The 25-year-old defenseman had 67 points (14 goals, 53 assists) in 82 regular-season games for the Oilers … Continue reading