Vanecek traded to Capitals by Kraken, was picked in Expansion Draft

Vitek Vanecek was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday for a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Capitals acquired the pick from the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in a trade for defenseman Brenden … Continue reading

Kuemper traded to Avalanche by Coyotes, replaces Grubauer

Darcy Kuemper was traded to the Colorado Avalanche by the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday for Conor Timmins, a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and a conditional third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Kuemper was 10-11-3 with a … Continue reading

Mrazek signs three-year contract with Maple Leafs

Petr Mrazek signed a three-year, $11.4 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3.8 million. The 29-year-old goalie was an unrestricted free agent. “I was really happy when [my agent] said … Continue reading

McGinn signs four-year, $11 million contract with Penguins

Brock McGinn signed a four-year, $11 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $2.75 million. The 27-year-old forward scored 13 points (eight goals, five assists) in 37 regular-season games and four points … Continue reading

Barrie signs three-year contract to remain with Oilers

Tyson Barrie signed a three-year contract to rema The 30-year-old, who was an unrestricted free agent, led NHL defensemen with 48 points (eight goals, 40 assists) in 56 regular-season games last season and had one assist in four Stanley Cup … Continue reading

Jones signs one-year, $2 million contract with Flyers

Martin Jones signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. The 31-year-old goalie was 15-13-4 with a 3.28 goals-against average and .896 save percentage in 34 games last season. “I’m coming in to be the best … Continue reading