John Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $8.5 million. The 36-year-old defenseman had 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) in 71 regular-season games for the … Continue reading →

Stuart Skinner signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3.75 million. The 27-year-old goalie was 23-17-9 with a 2.92 goals-against average, .888 save percentage and two shutouts in … Continue reading →

The New York Islanders announced today that the club has signed defenseman Matthew Kessel to a one-year contract. Kessel, 26, recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in 29 games with the St. Louis Blues last season. The right-hand defenseman … Continue reading →

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2026) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland announced today that the team has signed forward Alexander Kerfoot (KUHR-fuht) to a two-year, $7 million contract. Kerfoot, 31 (8/11/94), recorded 13 points (7g-6a), 30 hits and 27 … Continue reading →

Mats Zuccarello signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. The 38-year-old forward had 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists) in 59 regular-season games for the Minnesota Wild last season and nine points (two goals, … Continue reading →

Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 51 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season. Kiviranta, who played his first five NHL … Continue reading →