Smith signs two-year, $4.4 million contract with Oilers

Mike Smith signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract to remain with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $2.2 million. The 39-year-old goalie could have become an unrestricted free agent July 28; he signed a … Continue reading

Voracek traded to Blue Jackets by Flyers for Atkinson

Jakub Voracek was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday for forward Cam Atkinson. Voracek tied forwards James van Riemsdyk and Claude Giroux for the Flyers lead this season with 43 points (nine goals, 34 … Continue reading

LA Kings Acquire Brayden Burke and Tyler Steenbergen from Coyotes

The LA Kings have acquired forwards Brayden Burke and Tyler Steenbergen from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Cole Hults and forward Boko Imama, according to Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake. Burke, 24, recorded 14 points (1-13=14) … Continue reading

Makar signs six-year contract to stay with Avalanche

Cale Makar signed a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The 22-year-old defenseman could have been a restricted free agent July 28. He scored 44 points (eight goals, 36 assists) in 44 regular-season games for the Colorado Avalanche … Continue reading

USHL salutes nine players taken in Entry Draft’s first round

Chicago, IL – The United States Hockey League (USHL) had nine players selected in the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft Friday night. Owen Power * – Buffalo Sabres (1st Overall) Matthew Beniers * – Seattle Kraken (2nd Overall) Luke Hughes – New … Continue reading