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Sabres' Rodrigues lands $2 million deal in arbitration
Buffalo Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues has been awarded a one-year, $2 million contract following an arbitration hearing.
Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Schmaltz from Blues for defenceman Borgman
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Jordan Schmaltz from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenceman Andreas Borgman.
Flames sign forward Sam Bennett to two-year contract worth $5.1 million
The Calgary Flames and forward Sam Bennett have avoided arbitration after agreeing to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million.
Blues hire Marc Savard as an assistant coach
The Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues hired Marc Savard as an assistant coach Wednesday.
Knights sign defenceman Deryk Engelland to one-year deal
The Vegas Golden Knights signed defenceman Deryk Engelland on Tuesday to a one-year deal for the upcoming season.
Jets' Copp awarded two-year, US$4.56-million contract by arbitrator
Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp has been awarded a two-year, US$4.56 million contract by an arbitrator.
Predators sign Colton Sissons to 7-year, $20M contract
The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with Colton Sissons by signing the forward to a seven-year, $20 million contract.
Penguins sign F Zach Aston-Reese to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Zach Aston-Reese avoided arbitration on Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal that runs through the 2020-21 season.
Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to two-year, $US6-million contract
Defenceman Neal Pionk has signed a two-year, $6-million contract with the Winnipeg Jets.
Rangers agree to contract terms with new defenceman Trouba
The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenceman Jacob Trouba, who they acquired from Winnipeg in a major off-season trade.
Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract.
Ron Francis is general manager of Seattle NHL expansion club
Seattle's NHL expansion team has announced its general manager — Ron Francis, a Hall of Famer and a two-time Stanley Cup winner.
Avalanche forward J.T. Compher signs four-year deal
J.T. Compher has signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche that runs through the 2022-23 season.
Anaheim Ducks sign Del Zotto, De Leo, Wideman, Kloos
Veteran defenceman Michael Del Zotto has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Anaheim Ducks.
Wild re-sign Ryan Donato among 3 restricted free agents
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed three restricted free agents: forwards Ryan Donato and Nico Sturm and defenceman Carson Soucy.
Senators deal forward Zack Smith to Blackhawks for centre Artem Anisimov
The Ottawa Senators traded forward Zack Smith to the Chicago Blackhawks for centre Artem Anisimov on Tuesday.
Capitals re-sign winger Jakub Vrana in 2-year deal
The Washington Capitals took care of their biggest remaining off-season priority Tuesday by re-signing winger Jakub Vrana to a $6.7 million, two-year contract.
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Josh Archibald to one-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent forward Josh Archibald to a one-year contract.
F Johan Larsson re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Johan Larsson to a one-year contract worth $1.55 million.
Hurricanes, Dzingel agree on 2-year, $6.75M contract
The Carolina Hurricanes and free agent centre Ryan Dzingel have agreed on a two-year, $6.75 million contract.