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

Blue Jackets sign Bjorgvik-Holm to entry-level deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Ole Julian Bjorgvik-Holm to a three-year entry-level contract. Selected by the Blue Jackets in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Bjorgvik-Holm made his North American pro debut with the AHL’s Cleveland … Continue reading

Avalanche re-sign defenseman Gilbert

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 season. Gilbert played 17 games with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles in 2020-21, recording one goal and seven assists. He also skated in three NHL games … Continue reading

Silver Knights ink forward Thomson

The Henderson Silver Knights have signed forward Ben Thomson to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. Thomson joins the Silver Knights for his eighth professional season. He appeared in 31 games with the AHL’s Binghamton Devils … Continue reading