The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that general manager Ron Francis has signed a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. [NEWS] #Canes Extend GM @RonFrancis10 Through 2018-19 ? Details: https://t.co/k1EB17oAbp #Redvolution pic.twitter.com/zhpIGKzIxc — Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) August 30, 2016 Entering his third season as the club’s GM and executive vice president, Francis has effectively overhauled […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made an unexpected splash on Monday night. The team has signed unrestricted free agent Raffi Tores to a professional tryout contract, according to former TSN analyst Aaron Ward. CAROLINA HURRICANES have extended a PTO offer to UFA Raffi Torres. — Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) August 30, 2016 A player with a soiled track […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Bill Peters have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, according to the team. [NEWS] #Canes Sign Bill Peters to Contract Extension ? Details: https://t.co/4xCRRpFs8Y #Redvolution pic.twitter.com/5hdDL4axMi — Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) July 27, 2016 Peters is entering the final year of his initial three-year contract with the club. […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed restricted free agent defenseman Brandon Manning to a two-year contract, according to the team. Per GM Ron Hextall, the #Flyers have agreed to a multi-year contract with defenseman Brandon Manning ? https://t.co/tfvRAT1ByJ — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 26, 2016 The deal will pay Manning $950,000 in 2016-17 and $1 million […]

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been thrown around in trade rumors for several months now, but the former first-overall pick is trying his best to ignore the buzz and focus on hockey. During the club’s charity goal tournament this week, Nugent-Hopkins was asked about the rumors. I try not to pay attention too much,” […]

Free agent forward Mike Santorelli has inked a contract with Geneve-Servette HC of Switzerland’s NLA, according to reports. 3e étranger mis sous contrat par le #GSHC! Mike #Santorelli (CAN/ITA, 30, Att.), qui compte 410m NHL, arrive d’Anaheim. Info @yesFMGeneve — Patrick Andrey (@andrey_patrick) July 25, 2016 Santorelli, 30, just completed his ninth professional season, tallying […]

The Dallas Stars are in active negotiations with restricted free agent forward Valeri Nichushkin, according to the club’s general manager, Jim Nill. Following the team’s announcement of the Jamie Benn contract extension, Nill went into detail not only about Benn’s new deal, but also the status of Tyler Seguin and his injury and where they […]

The Arizona Coyotes are in contract negotiations with restricted free agents Tobias Rieder and Connor Murphy, according to general manager John Chayka. #Coyotes confirm talks still ongoing with Rieder, Murphyhttps://t.co/9PZiLZfLd9 — Today’s Slapshot (@TodaysSlapshot) July 23, 2016 Chayka confirmed to media after the signing of defenseman Luke Schenn that the organization believes that both RFAs […]

The Anaheim Ducks have extended restricted free agent forward Stefan Noesen for one year, according to reports. Stefan Noesen (#NHLDucks) 1 yr two-way @ $600,000 $70,000 AHL $95,000 guaranteedhttps://t.co/1Kbhm7d5c8 — General Fanager (@generalfanager) July 23, 2016 The 23-year-old’s contract is a two-way deal that will pay him $600,000 in the NHL and $70,000 in the […]

The New York Islanders are in discussions to relocate their arena to Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, according to Robert Brodsky and Jim Baumbach of NewsDay.com. Sources confirm @nyislanders in active negotiations with NYRA for Belmont hockey arena https://t.co/kMeyo4AOMe via myself and@jimbaumbach — Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 22, 2016 The Islanders just finished their […]

Unrestricted free agent forward Kris Versteeg will opt to sign with Bern of Switzerland’s NLA, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger and other reports. Looks like Kris Versteeg’s playing career is taking a different path. He’s expected to sign with Bern in Swiss League this wknd. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 22, 2016 Versteeg, 30, split […]

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed restricted free agent forward Mikhail Grigorenko to a one-year contract, according to the team. NEWS: The #Avs have agreed to terms with forward Mikhail Grigorenko. MORE INFO: https://t.co/oO6IamYfhapic.twitter.com/BZi3qDWoaN — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) July 20, 2016 The Russian forward’s deal will be worth $1.3 million, according to Mark Chambers of the […]

New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky says that the club’s superstar captain, John Tavares, will not become a free agent when his current contract expires in the summer of 2018. Islanders co-owner: Tavares won’t be a free agent in 2018 https://t.co/v96hIbHiPcpic.twitter.com/NBReJFsEIR — theScore NHL (@theScoreNHL) July 17, 2016 Not only is Ledecky and the Isles committing […]

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to be healthy enough to suit up for Team Canada in September’s World Cup of Hockey, according to Stars general manager Jim Nill. Stars GM: Seguin should be ready for World Cup after calf injury https://t.co/bzyrsF4ViGpic.twitter.com/JB7OTuMMxK — theScore NHL (@theScoreNHL) July 16, 2016 Seguin, 24, played in just one […]

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed restricted free agent forward Andrew Crescenzi to a one-year, two-way contract, according to the team. ?? #LAKingspic.twitter.com/SfkqMteTMx — #LAKings (@LAKings) July 16, 2016 The deal will pay him $600,000 in the NHL and $75,000 in the AHL during the 2016-17 season. He was the last of L.A.’s remaining RFAs. […]

The New York Rangers have signed Swedish prospect Robin Kovacs to an entry-level contract, according to reports. #CapFriendly CONFIRMED: Robin Kovacs #Rangers 3yr ELC – cap hit $803,333 2016-17: $742,500 2017-18: $742,500 2018-19: $925,000 + GP Bonuses — CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) July 16, 2016 The Rangers drafted Kovacs with the 62nd overall pick in the 2015 […]

The St. Louis Blues have signed restricted free agent goalie Jordan Binnington to a one-year, two-way contract extension, according to the team. Binnington’s 2016-17 salary has yet to be confirmed. The Blues have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with goalie Jordan Binnington. #stlbluespic.twitter.com/lVRW0ZQU70 — St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 15, 2016 Jordan […]

The Washington Capitals are struggling to reach common ground on a long-term contract extension with restricted free agent forward Marcus Johansson, according to multiple reports. Capitals, Johansson struggling to reach long-term deal https://t.co/flaJ6rIPpbpic.twitter.com/ctCcygCqnR — theScore NHL (@theScoreNHL) July 15, 2016 Johansson has decided to go the arbitration route for the second consecutive year. The Swedish forward […]

The New York Rangers have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Tommy Hughes to a one-year, two-way contract, according to the team. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Tommy Hughes on a new contract. — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 15, 2016 His NHL salary for the 2016-17 season will be […]

The New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Scott Mayfield to a two-year, one-way contract, according to the team. #Isles Transaction: Scott Mayfield has agreed to terms on a two-year, one-way deal. pic.twitter.com/0o03EGW2S3 — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 12, 2016 Scott Mayfield (#Isles) 2 yrs one-way @ $625,000 cap hit 2016: $575,000 2017: $675,000 — […]