Jamie Drysdale signed a four-year, $26 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. It has an average annual value of $6.5 million. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing. “We’re excited to have … Continue reading
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Ahokas tapped as new head coach of Eagles
The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas, 45, joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that … Continue reading
Dach signs 1-year, $3.6 million contract with Canadiens
Kirby Dach signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 25-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 37 regular-season games for the Canadiens … Continue reading
McMichael signs 6-year, $40.5 million contract with Blues
Connor McMichael signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The contract has an average annual value of $6.75 million. McMichael had been acquired in a trade with the Washington Capitals, … Continue reading
Firebirds add Ford as assistant coach
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have added Scott Ford as an assistant coach. Ford joins the Seattle Kraken organization following two seasons as an assistant with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. He previously spent eight seasons as an assistant coach in … Continue reading
Haviland joins Reign
The Ontario Reign added Mike Haviland as an assistant coach. Haviland, 58, brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the Reign after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach in the NHL with the Columbus Blue … Continue reading
