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langway05 said:
The worst kept secret,

Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights
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Sharks1917 said:
Did you see AP contract? Vegas has to move at least 2-3 players to make him fit under the cap
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Vegas trades Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 3rd round draft pick in 2022.

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Nate Schmidt from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

The deal, which was originally reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, has since been confirmed by the team.

"Nate has been one of the top defencemen in our division in recent years," Jim Benning, general manager of the Canucks, said in a press release. "He's a dynamic player who competes hard all over the ice. I think he will be a really good fit in our group."

Schmidt appeared in 59 games for the Golden Knights last season, scoring seven goals and adding 24 assists -- good for second-best among Vegas defencemen. The 29-year-old scored an additional nine points, two goals and seven assists during 20 post-season appearances.
 
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Apparently nobody's touching MAF, unless Vegas agrees to retain a lot of salary. Alec Martinez is rumoured to be on his way out.

Mike Hoffman is probably the biggest UFA out there right now.
 
TheGriceBoys said:
Saw this and literally LOL.

Thornton to Toronto just again exemplifies how horrible the Leafs frachise is being run and how bad the team is.

This is just a homecoming like Tavares, except much cheaper and less productive. If he had signed with Vegas, Colorado, Tampa, Washington, a team with a chance, I'd get it, but this is just pathetic.

https://www.nhl.com/news/joe-thornton-signing-update-news-status/c-319289334?tid=281072352
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Only thing Thornton is going to be able to do with that team is show the young guys how to grow a sweet beard.
 
I'm waiting for the token leadership and PP specialist comments. They're coming.

The Leafs will also become a Country Club, Just like SJ was.
 
TheGriceBoys said:
Saw this and literally LOL.

Thornton to Toronto just again exemplifies how horrible the Leafs frachise is being run and how bad the team is.

This is just a homecoming like Tavares, except much cheaper and less productive. If he had signed with Vegas, Colorado, Tampa, Washington, a team with a chance, I'd get it, but this is just pathetic.

https://www.nhl.com/news/joe-thornton-signing-update-news-status/c-319289334?tid=281072352
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Barrie I think I agree with you on this. I love Joe don't get me wrong but at 41
not so much. I can't believe we're taking up a roster spot that one of the young guys could be filling. A head scratcher to say the least.
Cheers.
Dan.
 
Penguins ink Ceci to 1-year, $1.25M deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Cody Ceci to a one-year contract worth $1.25 million, the team announced Saturday.

The 26-year-old spent last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a one-year, $4.5-million deal with the club. He recorded one goal and added seven assists in 56 games.

"Cody is a two-way defenseman who plays with size and a speed game that fits our system well," general manager Jim Rutherford said. "He brings both regular season and playoff experience, and can be utilized on the penalty kill."
 
Bruins re-sign Grzelcyk to 4-year contract

The Boston Bruins have secured defenseman Matt Grzelcyk's services for another four seasons with a $3,687,500 cap hit, the club announced Saturday.

Grzelcyk, who was a restricted free agent, had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

The Massachusetts-born blue-liner was coming off a two-year contract that carried a cap hit of $1.4 million.

Grzelcyk collected a career-high 21 points and averaged 18:04 in ice time over 68 games for Boston during his third full NHL campaign this past season. The 26-year-old has spent his entire career with the Bruins since being drafted 85th overall in 2012.

He could be in for an increased role in 2020-21 following Torey Krug's departure and considering the uncertainty surrounding Zdeno Chara's future.
 
Coyotes re-sign Fischer to 2-year deal

The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Christian Fischer to a new two-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Fischer's deal is worth $2 million, The Athletic's Craig Morgan reports.

He was the Coyotes' lone remaining restricted free agent.

The 6-foot-2, 214-pound winger collected six goals and three assists while averaging just over 11 minutes in ice time across 56 games with Arizona this past season. It was his third full campaign with the Coyotes, who drafted him 32nd overall in 2015.
 
27Leafs27 said:
Barrie I think I agree with you on this. I love Joe don't get me wrong but at 41
not so much. I can't believe we're taking up a roster spot that one of the young guys could be filling. A head scratcher to say the least.
Cheers.
Dan.
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I think you guys are selling Thornton short. He's a savy vertern that want to win and win now! That alone is a valuable asset and the man can still play! I could see him getting 40-50 points, at league minimum! Wowzers!!!
 
Mikheyev took less money so Maple Leafs could be cap-compliant

Ilya Mikheyev's agent says they did the Toronto Maple Leafs a favor at his client's expense.

“Ilya decided to step off a little bit from an already agreed number to help the team fit under the cap,” Dan Milstein told Sportsnet's Luke Fox on Tuesday night. “For Ilya, it was less about the money, but more about the role in the organization. He wishes to win the Stanley Cup. It's been a lifelong dream.”

The Maple Leafs and Mikheyev initially agreed to a cap hit exceeding the $1.645 million that accompanied the two-year contract the two sides announced Tuesday, according to Milstein.
 
Senators sign forward Connor Brown to a three-year, $10.8M contract

The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Connor Brown by signing the forward to a three-year, US$10.8-million contract.

The Senators and Brown were scheduled to have an arbitration hearing Thursday.

Brown had 16 goals and 27 assists over 71 games for the Senators last season. His 27 assists and 43 points were career highs.

"I believe in what we're doing in Ottawa," Brown said on a video conference call with reporters Thursday. "I think there's nice pieces, I think I'm a good fit there.

"I'm glad we got something sorted out."

The Senators have been busy rebuilding the team this off-season after posting a 25-34-12 record in 2019-20 and finishing outside the playoffs for a third straight season.
 
Sabres avoid arbitration with Ullmark on 1-year deal

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a one-year, $2.6-million contract, the team announced Sunday.

The restricted free agent was set to have an arbitration hearing Monday.

Ullmark posted a .915 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average in 34 games this past season. He projects to be the club's No. 1 goaltender next year after vastly outplaying veteran Carter Hutton. Both Ullmark and Hutton will be unrestricted free agents next offseason.

The Sabres picked the 27-year-old during the sixth round in 2012.
 
Red Wings' Bertuzzi gets 1-year, $3.5M deal in arbitration

An arbitrator ruled that the Detroit Red Wings will give forward Tyler Bertuzzi a one-year, $3.5-million contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Islanders, Ho-Sang settle on 1-year deal

The New York Islanders signed forward Josh Ho-Sang to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

It's a two-way deal, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Ho-Sang will reportedly earn $700,000 at the NHL level and $225,000 in the AHL. He was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing on Oct. 30.

The 2014 first-round pick registered 13 points in 19 AHL games last season. He didn't appear in the NHL during the 2019-20 campaign.
 

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