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That's my opinion too. But that center line will be horrible in Mtl this year with Danault gone too.
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That's my opinion too. But that center line will be horrible in Mtl this year with Danault gone too.
Predators sign Tolvanen to 3-year deal worth $4.35M
The Nashville Predators signed restricted free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $1.45 million, the team announced Monday.
Tolvanen enjoyed a strong first full campaign with the Predators in 2020-21, registering 22 points over 40 games. He also led Nashville with six power-play goals.
The 22-year-old put up a six-game point streak in late March, which is tied for the second-longest rookie streak in franchise history.
The Predators' 30th overall pick in 2017 played in seven NHL games across the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Tolvanen spent 2019-20 with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, scoring 36 points over 63 contests.
The Nashville Predators signed restricted free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $1.45 million, the team announced Monday.
Tolvanen enjoyed a strong first full campaign with the Predators in 2020-21, registering 22 points over 40 games. He also led Nashville with six power-play goals.
The 22-year-old put up a six-game point streak in late March, which is tied for the second-longest rookie streak in franchise history.
The Predators' 30th overall pick in 2017 played in seven NHL games across the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Tolvanen spent 2019-20 with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, scoring 36 points over 63 contests.
Blackhawks sign Murphy to 4-year, $17.6M extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a four-year extension with an annual cap hit of $4.4 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Murphy was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-22 campaign as he enters the final season of a six-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million.
Chicago acquired Murphy in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes during the 2017 draft. In four seasons with the Blackhawks, the 28-year-old has 61 points in 236 games.
"When we acquired Connor in the summer of 2017, we had visions of him growing as both a player and leader in our organization for many years," Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said. "He has transformed into a defenseman capable of matching up with the opponent's best players and someone we trust to help us preserve a lead in the final minutes."
Murphy shouldered the second-highest average ice time per game (22:09) among all Blackhawks defensemen during the 2020-21 campaign.
The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a four-year extension with an annual cap hit of $4.4 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Murphy was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-22 campaign as he enters the final season of a six-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million.
Chicago acquired Murphy in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes during the 2017 draft. In four seasons with the Blackhawks, the 28-year-old has 61 points in 236 games.
"When we acquired Connor in the summer of 2017, we had visions of him growing as both a player and leader in our organization for many years," Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said. "He has transformed into a defenseman capable of matching up with the opponent's best players and someone we trust to help us preserve a lead in the final minutes."
Murphy shouldered the second-highest average ice time per game (22:09) among all Blackhawks defensemen during the 2020-21 campaign.
Isles ink Sorokin, Palmieri, Cizikas, Beauvillier to multi-year pacts
The New York Islanders signed four players to new deals Wednesday, agreeing to multi-year contracts with goaltender Ilya Sorokin as well as forwards Anthony Beauvillier, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Palmieri.
Sorokin's pact is for three years, according to his agent, Dan Milstein. It carries an average annual value of $4 million, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. Palmieri's new deal is for four years at a cap hit of $5 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Beauvillier, whose three-year agreement was reported earlier Wednesday, will earn a $4.15-million AAV, according to Johnston, who adds Cizikas' contract is for six years at $2.5 million annually.
Sorokin is the Islanders' netminder of the future. The 26-year-old went 13-6-3 with a .918 save percentage over 22 games as a rookie last season. However, his underlying numbers weren't as favorable, including minus-1.56 goals saved above expected and 0.73 goals saved above average at five-on-five. He ranked 41st and 38th league-wide in those categories, respectively.
Palmieri produced only two goals and two assists across 17 regular-season contests with the Islanders, who acquired him in a trade with one of New York general manager Lou Lamoriello's former teams, the New Jersey Devils, in April. But Palmieri rediscovered his form in the playoffs, notching seven markers and adding a pair of helpers in 19 games.
The 30-year-old spent five-plus campaigns with the Devils after four-plus seasons with the Anaheim Ducks. He's scored at least 24 goals in a campaign five times, including a 30-goal effort in 2015-16.
Beauvillier tied Brock Nelson for the team lead with 0.32 goals per game in 2021, netting 15 in total. (Anders Lee's 0.44 mark is excluded because the captain only played 27 contests.) The 24-year-old drove possession while averaging over 16 minutes of ice time last season, his fifth with New York.
Cizikas has played a depth role for the Islanders and has spent his entire 10-year career with the club. The 30-year-old registered only seven goals and seven assists while playing all 56 games in 2021. However, he won 53.2% of his faceoffs and ranked third on the team with 112 hits.
Sorokin and Beauvillier were restricted free agents, while Palmieri and Cizikas were UFAs.
Parise confirms agreement to join Islanders
Veteran free-agent forward Zach Parise confirmed that he agreed to terms on a contract with the New York Islanders earlier this summer, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.
The contract's details aren't known. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello hasn't registered the deal with the NHL, Russo adds.
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final four years of Parise's contract earlier in the offseason. Despite producing decent numbers, the 37-year-old seemed to have fallen out of favour in Minnesota and was a healthy scratch multiple times over the last year.
The New York Islanders signed four players to new deals Wednesday, agreeing to multi-year contracts with goaltender Ilya Sorokin as well as forwards Anthony Beauvillier, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Palmieri.
Sorokin's pact is for three years, according to his agent, Dan Milstein. It carries an average annual value of $4 million, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. Palmieri's new deal is for four years at a cap hit of $5 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Beauvillier, whose three-year agreement was reported earlier Wednesday, will earn a $4.15-million AAV, according to Johnston, who adds Cizikas' contract is for six years at $2.5 million annually.
Sorokin is the Islanders' netminder of the future. The 26-year-old went 13-6-3 with a .918 save percentage over 22 games as a rookie last season. However, his underlying numbers weren't as favorable, including minus-1.56 goals saved above expected and 0.73 goals saved above average at five-on-five. He ranked 41st and 38th league-wide in those categories, respectively.
Palmieri produced only two goals and two assists across 17 regular-season contests with the Islanders, who acquired him in a trade with one of New York general manager Lou Lamoriello's former teams, the New Jersey Devils, in April. But Palmieri rediscovered his form in the playoffs, notching seven markers and adding a pair of helpers in 19 games.
The 30-year-old spent five-plus campaigns with the Devils after four-plus seasons with the Anaheim Ducks. He's scored at least 24 goals in a campaign five times, including a 30-goal effort in 2015-16.
Beauvillier tied Brock Nelson for the team lead with 0.32 goals per game in 2021, netting 15 in total. (Anders Lee's 0.44 mark is excluded because the captain only played 27 contests.) The 24-year-old drove possession while averaging over 16 minutes of ice time last season, his fifth with New York.
Cizikas has played a depth role for the Islanders and has spent his entire 10-year career with the club. The 30-year-old registered only seven goals and seven assists while playing all 56 games in 2021. However, he won 53.2% of his faceoffs and ranked third on the team with 112 hits.
Sorokin and Beauvillier were restricted free agents, while Palmieri and Cizikas were UFAs.
Parise confirms agreement to join Islanders
Veteran free-agent forward Zach Parise confirmed that he agreed to terms on a contract with the New York Islanders earlier this summer, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.
The contract's details aren't known. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello hasn't registered the deal with the NHL, Russo adds.
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final four years of Parise's contract earlier in the offseason. Despite producing decent numbers, the 37-year-old seemed to have fallen out of favour in Minnesota and was a healthy scratch multiple times over the last year.
Blues sign Parayko to 8-year extension
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Colton Parayko to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $6.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.
The contract will kick in after the upcoming season has concluded and will run through the 2029-30 campaign.
"I can't wait to wear the Blue Note for another nine years," Parayko said. "St. Louis has been my home now for six seasons, and this is where I want to be. All the relationships I've gained, the teammates I've had, and the organization have all had a big impact on me. Winning here in 2019 was special, and I want the chance to stay here and do that again."
The 28-year-old had two goals and 10 assists in 32 games last season while averaging 21:20 minutes of ice time.
Parayko has spent his entire career with the Blues, suiting up in 418 career games and totaling 171 points.
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Colton Parayko to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $6.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.
The contract will kick in after the upcoming season has concluded and will run through the 2029-30 campaign.
"I can't wait to wear the Blue Note for another nine years," Parayko said. "St. Louis has been my home now for six seasons, and this is where I want to be. All the relationships I've gained, the teammates I've had, and the organization have all had a big impact on me. Winning here in 2019 was special, and I want the chance to stay here and do that again."
The 28-year-old had two goals and 10 assists in 32 games last season while averaging 21:20 minutes of ice time.
Parayko has spent his entire career with the Blues, suiting up in 418 career games and totaling 171 points.
Flyers ink Farabee to 6-year extension with $5M AAV
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Joel Farabee to a six-year extension with an annual cap hit of $5 million, the team announced Thursday.
Farabee had one more year left on his entry-level contract and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
The 21-year-old was a bright light for the Flyers in a less-than-impressive 2020-21 season, leading Philadelphia in scoring with 20 goals.
"I think I came off a pretty good year last year so definitely wanted to get things rolling, and I'm glad both sides came to an agreement," Farabee said, according to NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. "I'm really excited to be in Philly for the next seven years after my last year on my ELC."
Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year deals worth $7.5M
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed restricted free agents Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju to identical three-year deals with average annual values of $2.5 million, the team announced Thursday.
Mittelstadt is coming off the most productive season of his young career. After spending the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign on the taxi squad, the forward thrived under new head coach Don Granato, who replaced the fired Ralph Krueger in March. Mittelstadt tallied 17 points in the final 22 games after returning to the center position and seeing matchups against the opponent's top lines.
"I think a lot of guys, including myself, owe (Granato) quite a bit," Mittelstadt said. "He challenged me when he took over and pushed me to become a better player. I think it's that simple. A lot of the strides I made are partly because of him pushing me or had a lot to do with him pushing me."
The Sabres selected Mittelstadt eighth overall in the 2017 draft. The 22-year-old has 61 points in 155 career games.
Jokiharju also saw increased responsibilities under Granato. The 22-year-old defenseman averaged 19:01 of ice time during the last 27 games of the season, which is over a minute more than his career average. Jokiharju registered eight points in 46 contests this season.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Joel Farabee to a six-year extension with an annual cap hit of $5 million, the team announced Thursday.
Farabee had one more year left on his entry-level contract and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
The 21-year-old was a bright light for the Flyers in a less-than-impressive 2020-21 season, leading Philadelphia in scoring with 20 goals.
"I think I came off a pretty good year last year so definitely wanted to get things rolling, and I'm glad both sides came to an agreement," Farabee said, according to NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. "I'm really excited to be in Philly for the next seven years after my last year on my ELC."
Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year deals worth $7.5M
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed restricted free agents Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju to identical three-year deals with average annual values of $2.5 million, the team announced Thursday.
Mittelstadt is coming off the most productive season of his young career. After spending the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign on the taxi squad, the forward thrived under new head coach Don Granato, who replaced the fired Ralph Krueger in March. Mittelstadt tallied 17 points in the final 22 games after returning to the center position and seeing matchups against the opponent's top lines.
"I think a lot of guys, including myself, owe (Granato) quite a bit," Mittelstadt said. "He challenged me when he took over and pushed me to become a better player. I think it's that simple. A lot of the strides I made are partly because of him pushing me or had a lot to do with him pushing me."
The Sabres selected Mittelstadt eighth overall in the 2017 draft. The 22-year-old has 61 points in 155 career games.
Jokiharju also saw increased responsibilities under Granato. The 22-year-old defenseman averaged 19:01 of ice time during the last 27 games of the season, which is over a minute more than his career average. Jokiharju registered eight points in 46 contests this season.
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Montreal let's KK go to Carolina, picks up Christian Dvorak from the Yotes for a first and second round pick.
Senators ink Batherson to 6-year pact worth $29.85M
The Ottawa Senators have signed restricted free-agent forward Drake Batherson to a six-year deal with an average annual value of $4.975 million, the team announced Friday.
Batherson played his first full NHL season in 2020-21, putting up 34 points in 56 games, and his 17 goals were tied for the second-most on Ottawa's roster.
The 23-year-old right-winger suited up for the Sens during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 campaigns as well, but he spent most of his time with the AHL's Belleville Senators.
The Ottawa Senators have signed restricted free-agent forward Drake Batherson to a six-year deal with an average annual value of $4.975 million, the team announced Friday.
Batherson played his first full NHL season in 2020-21, putting up 34 points in 56 games, and his 17 goals were tied for the second-most on Ottawa's roster.
The 23-year-old right-winger suited up for the Sens during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 campaigns as well, but he spent most of his time with the AHL's Belleville Senators.
Red Wings re-sign Hronek to 3-year deal
The Detroit Red Wings inked restricted free-agent defenseman Filip Hronek to a three-year contract.
It carries an average annual value of $4.4 million.
Penguins sign Boyle to pro tryout
The Pittsburgh Penguins inked forward Brian Boyle to a professional tryout contract on Friday.
Boyle didn't play in the NHL last season, but he helped the United States claim bronze at this year's World Championship with a pair of goals and an assist in 10 games. The veteran took over as team captain midway through the tournament after Justin Abdelkader's injury forced him out for the rest of the event.
The Detroit Red Wings inked restricted free-agent defenseman Filip Hronek to a three-year contract.
It carries an average annual value of $4.4 million.
Penguins sign Boyle to pro tryout
The Pittsburgh Penguins inked forward Brian Boyle to a professional tryout contract on Friday.
Boyle didn't play in the NHL last season, but he helped the United States claim bronze at this year's World Championship with a pair of goals and an assist in 10 games. The veteran took over as team captain midway through the tournament after Justin Abdelkader's injury forced him out for the rest of the event.
Flames ink Brad Richardson, re-sign Connor Mackey
The Calgary Flames made a pair of moves Wednesday, agreeing with unrestricted free-agent forward Brad Richardson on a one-year, $800,000 contract, and re-signing defenseman Connor Mackey to a two-year pact with a $912,500 cap hit.
Richardson played for Flames head coach Darryl Sutter earlier in his career with the Los Angeles Kings. The 36-year-old was limited to 17 games with the Nashville Predators last season, posting one goal and three assists while averaging 12:16 of ice time per game.
Mackey played most of 2021 with Calgary's AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. The 24-year-old produced three goals and 13 assists over 27 games at that level while adding one marker and two helpers across six NHL contests with the Flames.
The Calgary Flames made a pair of moves Wednesday, agreeing with unrestricted free-agent forward Brad Richardson on a one-year, $800,000 contract, and re-signing defenseman Connor Mackey to a two-year pact with a $912,500 cap hit.
Richardson played for Flames head coach Darryl Sutter earlier in his career with the Los Angeles Kings. The 36-year-old was limited to 17 games with the Nashville Predators last season, posting one goal and three assists while averaging 12:16 of ice time per game.
Mackey played most of 2021 with Calgary's AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. The 24-year-old produced three goals and 13 assists over 27 games at that level while adding one marker and two helpers across six NHL contests with the Flames.
Flames sign Michael Stone, Erik Gudbranson to 1-year deals
The Calgary Flames secured a pair of defensemen on one-year contracts in rapid succession Friday, agreeing to a deal with Erik Gudbranson for $1.95 million and then signing Michael Stone for $750,000.
Both players were unrestricted free agents.
The Calgary Flames secured a pair of defensemen on one-year contracts in rapid succession Friday, agreeing to a deal with Erik Gudbranson for $1.95 million and then signing Michael Stone for $750,000.
Both players were unrestricted free agents.
Kraken bring in Donato on 1-year deal
The Seattle Kraken signed winger Ryan Donato to a one-year contract worth the league minimum of $750,000, the team announced Monday.
Donato tallied six goals and 14 assists in 50 games with the San Jose Sharks last season. Seattle will be the 25-year-old's fourth team, but he has shown varying degrees of promise at different times in his career.
When he was first called up to the Boston Bruins in 2017-18, he recorded nine points in 12 games. The following season, he registered 16 points in 22 contests after the Minnesota Wild acquired him via trade.
The Seattle Kraken signed winger Ryan Donato to a one-year contract worth the league minimum of $750,000, the team announced Monday.
Donato tallied six goals and 14 assists in 50 games with the San Jose Sharks last season. Seattle will be the 25-year-old's fourth team, but he has shown varying degrees of promise at different times in his career.
When he was first called up to the Boston Bruins in 2017-18, he recorded nine points in 12 games. The following season, he registered 16 points in 22 contests after the Minnesota Wild acquired him via trade.
Bozak returns to Blues on 1-year contract
The St. Louis Blues re-signed center Tyler Bozak to a one-year deal worth the league minimum $750,000, the club announced Tuesday.
Bozak is taking a significant pay cut from his previous contract, which paid him $5 million annually.
The 35-year-old veteran remained productive during an injury-riddled 2020-21 campaign, producing at a 0.55 point per game clip with five goals and 12 assists in 31 contests. He averaged a career-low 14:55 per game.
Bozak, as he's been throughout his 12-year career, was highly efficient in the faceoff circle last year, winning 56.8% of his draws.
The St. Louis Blues re-signed center Tyler Bozak to a one-year deal worth the league minimum $750,000, the club announced Tuesday.
Bozak is taking a significant pay cut from his previous contract, which paid him $5 million annually.
The 35-year-old veteran remained productive during an injury-riddled 2020-21 campaign, producing at a 0.55 point per game clip with five goals and 12 assists in 31 contests. He averaged a career-low 14:55 per game.
Bozak, as he's been throughout his 12-year career, was highly efficient in the faceoff circle last year, winning 56.8% of his draws.
Chara signs 1-year deal with Islanders
Zdeno Chara may be looking to finish his storied career where it all started: on Long Island.
The New York Islanders and the 44-year-old defenseman agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday.
The terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Oilers ink Yamamoto to 1-year pact
The Edmonton Oilers re-signed restricted free-agent forward Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year contract worth $1.175 million, the team announced Saturday.
Yamamoto showed great promise in 2019-20, racking up 26 points in 27 games. However, he took a step backward this past season, tallying just eight goals and 13 assists in 52 contests.
The 5-foot-8 winger projects to skate in Edmonton's top-six forward group, likely alongside Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
The Oilers selected Yamamoto 22nd overall in the 2017 draft.
Zdeno Chara may be looking to finish his storied career where it all started: on Long Island.
The New York Islanders and the 44-year-old defenseman agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday.
The terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Oilers ink Yamamoto to 1-year pact
The Edmonton Oilers re-signed restricted free-agent forward Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year contract worth $1.175 million, the team announced Saturday.
Yamamoto showed great promise in 2019-20, racking up 26 points in 27 games. However, he took a step backward this past season, tallying just eight goals and 13 assists in 52 contests.
The 5-foot-8 winger projects to skate in Edmonton's top-six forward group, likely alongside Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
The Oilers selected Yamamoto 22nd overall in the 2017 draft.
Golden Knights re-sign Nolan Patrick to 2-year deal worth $2.4M
The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed forward Nolan Patrick to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.2 million, the team announced Sunday.
Vegas acquired Patrick from the Nashville Predators in a three-team trade in July, sending forward Cody Glass to the Predators in exchange for the 23-year-old.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected Patrick second overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. He missed the entire 2019-20 campaign due to a migraine disorder.
Patrick has scored 30 goals and added 40 assists across 197 career games.
The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed forward Nolan Patrick to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.2 million, the team announced Sunday.
Vegas acquired Patrick from the Nashville Predators in a three-team trade in July, sending forward Cody Glass to the Predators in exchange for the 23-year-old.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected Patrick second overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. He missed the entire 2019-20 campaign due to a migraine disorder.
Patrick has scored 30 goals and added 40 assists across 197 career games.
Wild ink Kaprizov to 5-year, $45M deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Kirill Kaprizov to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $9 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Contract negotiations between the two sides were ongoing for the entire offseason, with general manager Bill Guerin saying on Sept. 13 that there were "obstacles" holding up talks. There were also rumors Kaprizov would return to the KHL.
Kaprizov, 24, dominated in his first year in the NHL. He was the near-unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy - receiving 99 of 100 first-place votes - after scoring 27 goals and adding 24 assists in 55 games en route to the club's trip to the postseason.
The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Kirill Kaprizov to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $9 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Contract negotiations between the two sides were ongoing for the entire offseason, with general manager Bill Guerin saying on Sept. 13 that there were "obstacles" holding up talks. There were also rumors Kaprizov would return to the KHL.
Kaprizov, 24, dominated in his first year in the NHL. He was the near-unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy - receiving 99 of 100 first-place votes - after scoring 27 goals and adding 24 assists in 55 games en route to the club's trip to the postseason.
Blues sign Thomas to 2-year contract
The St. Louis Blues have signed restricted free agent Robert Thomas to a two-year deal carrying a $2.8-million average annual value, the team announced Tuesday.
Thomas' entry-level contract expired after the 2020-21 season. He'll be an RFA again when his new deal comes to an end.
The Blues drafted Thomas 20th overall in 2017. He's recorded 87 points in 169 career games, and he helped the club capture its first Stanley Cup in 2019.
Blue Jackets sign Merzlikins to 5-year, $27M extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year contract extension worth $27 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Merzlikins will play out the 2021-22 campaign on his current deal, which pays him $4 million. His extension kicks in for 2022-23.
"Goaltending is a position of strength for our team and Elvis Merzlikins has been an important part of that over the past two seasons so we are very excited to have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will keep him in Columbus for at least the next six years," said general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.
He added: "He is big, athletic, and has a tremendous passion for the game and we believe he will be an integral part of our success in the coming years."
Columbus drafted Merzlikins in the third round in 2014. He broke into the NHL in 2019-20 and has posted a .920 save percentage across 61 appearances.
The St. Louis Blues have signed restricted free agent Robert Thomas to a two-year deal carrying a $2.8-million average annual value, the team announced Tuesday.
Thomas' entry-level contract expired after the 2020-21 season. He'll be an RFA again when his new deal comes to an end.
The Blues drafted Thomas 20th overall in 2017. He's recorded 87 points in 169 career games, and he helped the club capture its first Stanley Cup in 2019.
Blue Jackets sign Merzlikins to 5-year, $27M extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year contract extension worth $27 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Merzlikins will play out the 2021-22 campaign on his current deal, which pays him $4 million. His extension kicks in for 2022-23.
"Goaltending is a position of strength for our team and Elvis Merzlikins has been an important part of that over the past two seasons so we are very excited to have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will keep him in Columbus for at least the next six years," said general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.
He added: "He is big, athletic, and has a tremendous passion for the game and we believe he will be an integral part of our success in the coming years."
Columbus drafted Merzlikins in the third round in 2014. He broke into the NHL in 2019-20 and has posted a .920 save percentage across 61 appearances.
Sabres agree to terms with Dahlin on 3-year deal worth $18M
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on a three-year deal with an average annual value of $6 million, the team announced Wednesday.
The 21-year-old registered 23 points over 56 games last season, and his responsibilities increased under Don Granato. Dahlin averaged 23:26 minutes of ice time toward the end of the campaign following the head coaching switch in March.
The Sabres selected him with the first overall pick in 2018 and will be looking for the blue-liner to make a leap in the coming years. The offensively talented rearguard has registered 18 goals and 89 assists over 197 games.
Dahlin was the final remaining restricted free agent on the Sabres' books this offseason. He'll be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights after this bridge deal expires in 2023-24, according to CapFriendly.
Buffalo now holds $17.6 million in projected cap space.
Kings extend Petersen on 3-year deal with $5M AAV
The Los Angeles Kings signed goaltender Cal Petersen to a three-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $5 million.
Petersen has one season left on his current pact, which he inked with Los Angeles in the summer of 2019. It carries a cap hit of $858,333, according to CapFriendly.
The soon-to-be 27-year-old took the reins as the Kings' No. 1 netminder last season, going 9-18-5 with a .911 save percentage while starting 32 of the 35 games he played.
However, his underlying numbers were more favorable. He ranked 11th in the NHL with 6.22 goals saved above expected and 21st in the league with 3.48 goals saved above average at five-on-five in 2021.
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on a three-year deal with an average annual value of $6 million, the team announced Wednesday.
The 21-year-old registered 23 points over 56 games last season, and his responsibilities increased under Don Granato. Dahlin averaged 23:26 minutes of ice time toward the end of the campaign following the head coaching switch in March.
The Sabres selected him with the first overall pick in 2018 and will be looking for the blue-liner to make a leap in the coming years. The offensively talented rearguard has registered 18 goals and 89 assists over 197 games.
Dahlin was the final remaining restricted free agent on the Sabres' books this offseason. He'll be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights after this bridge deal expires in 2023-24, according to CapFriendly.
Buffalo now holds $17.6 million in projected cap space.
Kings extend Petersen on 3-year deal with $5M AAV
The Los Angeles Kings signed goaltender Cal Petersen to a three-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $5 million.
Petersen has one season left on his current pact, which he inked with Los Angeles in the summer of 2019. It carries a cap hit of $858,333, according to CapFriendly.
The soon-to-be 27-year-old took the reins as the Kings' No. 1 netminder last season, going 9-18-5 with a .911 save percentage while starting 32 of the 35 games he played.
However, his underlying numbers were more favorable. He ranked 11th in the NHL with 6.22 goals saved above expected and 21st in the league with 3.48 goals saved above average at five-on-five in 2021.
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Senators trade Logan Brown, conditional pick to Blues for Zach Sanford
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Zach Sanford from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Logan Brown and a conditional fourth-round draft pick.
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Zach Sanford from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Logan Brown and a conditional fourth-round draft pick.
Canadiens, Suzuki agree to 8-year, $63M extension
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with center Nick Suzuki on an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $7.875 million, the team announced Tuesday.
When the new contract kicks in next season, it'll make Suzuki the team's highest-paid skater. Only goaltender Carey Price ($10.5 million) carries a higher AAV.
The 22-year-old posted 41 points in 56 games last season. He had a coming-out party in the playoffs, tallying seven goals and nine assists in 22 postseason contests during Montreal's miracle run to the Stanley Cup Final.
He posted very strong defensive metrics last season, too.
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with center Nick Suzuki on an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $7.875 million, the team announced Tuesday.
When the new contract kicks in next season, it'll make Suzuki the team's highest-paid skater. Only goaltender Carey Price ($10.5 million) carries a higher AAV.
The 22-year-old posted 41 points in 56 games last season. He had a coming-out party in the playoffs, tallying seven goals and nine assists in 22 postseason contests during Montreal's miracle run to the Stanley Cup Final.
He posted very strong defensive metrics last season, too.
