Kaprizov signs five-year, $45 million contract with Wild

Kirill Kaprizov signed a five-year, $45 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $9 million. The 24-year-old forward, who won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in the NHL, was a … Continue reading

Merzlikins signs five-year, $27 million extension with Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins signed a five-year, $27 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday that begins next season. It has an average annual value of $5.4 million. The 27-year-old goalie will play the final season of a two-year … Continue reading

Patrick signs two-year contract with Golden Knights

Nolan Patrick signed a two-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $1.2 million. Patrick, who turned 23 Sunday, was a restricted free agent. He was traded with defenseman Philippe Myers to … Continue reading

Yamamoto agrees to one-year, $1.175 million contract with Oilers

Kailer Yamamoto agreed to a one-year, $1.175 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. The forward, who will turn 23 on Sept. 29, scored 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 52 regular-season games with the Oilers last season … Continue reading

Chara agrees to contract with Islanders, will play 24th NHL season

Zdeno Chara agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 44-year-old defenseman is the oldest player in the NHL and will enter his 24th season. He scored 10 points (two … Continue reading