Senators’ Alfredsson To Return For 17th Season
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(OTTAWA) – Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is returning for his 17th season in the NHL.
The Sweden native was drafted by the Senators in 1994 and they’re the only team he has ever played for. He was name…
New Hurricane Jordan Staal Excited to Play With His Brother
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New Hurricane Jordan Staal says one of the best parts of coming to Carolina is that he’ll get to play with his brother Eric.”We knew the family thing was very intriguing part of this whole thing,” Jordan sai…
Semin Signs With the Carolina Hurricanes
Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Free agent forward Alexander Semin agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday with the Carolina Hurricanes worth $7 million.Semin was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals with the 13th ove…
Voracek Signs Extension With the Philadelphia Flyers
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) — Forward Jakub Voracek agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.The Flyers acquired the 22-year-old Voracek from the Columbus Blu…
Predators Match Offer Sheet on Shea Weber
John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Nashville Predators on Tuesday matched the 14-year, $110 million offer sheet made by the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Shea Weber.“In tendering an offer sheet to Shea Weber, we were…
Boston Bruins, Head Coach Claude Julien Agree to Contract Extension
Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Bruins came to terms on a contract extension with head coach Claude Julien on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.In five seasons with the Bruins, the 52-year-old Julien has a record…
Rangers Acquire Rick Nash from Blue Jackets
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Columbus Blue Jackets traded their captain and All-Star right winger Rick Nash to the New York Rangers on Monday. Nash had requested a trade a couple of months ago but the Blue Jackets were u…
Oshie Signs Five-Year Deal with Blues
Mark Buckner/NHLI via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The St. Louis Blues agreed to five-year contract with T.J. Oshie, worth an average of $4.175 million a year.
The deal was announced Thursday on the St. Louis Blues official website.
“Couldn’t be more happ…
Report: Flyers Sign Weber to $100M Offer Sheet
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Shea Weber to a 14-year, $100 million offer sheet according to TSN.
The 26-year-old has spent his entire career with the Nashville Predators. Nashville will hav…
Scott Stevens Named Devils Assistant Coach
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(NEWARK, N.J.) — Scott Stevens is returning home. The Hall of Famer was named the New Jersey Devils assistant coach on Tuesday.
Stevens led New Jersey to three Stanley Cup titles (1995, 2000, and 2003) during his time with th…
Mike Green to Stay in Washington
A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year, $18.25 million contract Monday.
The 26-year-old Green is a two-time Norris Trophy finalist, but he has had injury problems the last…
Chris Neil Signs Three-Year Extension with Ottawa
A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(OTTAWA, Ontario) — Winger Chris Neal signed a three-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators.
The 33-year-old has spent his entire 10-season career in Ottawa.
“I love this city, love the organization and to h…
Selanne, 42, Agrees to One-Year Deal with Ducks
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(ANAHEIM, Calif.) — He’s not done yet. 42-year-old winger Teemu Selanne agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday.
Selanne is entering his 20th NHL season. He had 66 points last season; the…
Vlasic Signs Five-Year Extension with Sharks
A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(SAN JOSE, Calif.) — The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to a five-year, $21 million contract extension.
“Marc-Edouard has grown into an important part of our organization over the la…
Lightning Give Purcell Three-Year Extension
A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) – The Tampa Bay Lightning signed winger Teddy Purcell to a three-year, $13.5 contract extension Tuesday.
“I really don’t think there is a better fit for me and I still believe I can get better eve…
Roberto Luongo: It’s Time to Move On
Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — One of the NHL’s best goalies wants out. Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo said on Friday night in an interview with Vancouver’s 99.3 the Fox that he expects to leave the …
Defenseman Matt Carle Headed to Tampa
A.J. Messier/NHLI via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Matt Carle is leaving Philadelphia for Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old defenseman signed a six-year, $33 million dollar contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night.
Carle has spent most of his past f…
Minnesota Wild Sign Zach Parise, Ryan Suter
Christian Petersen/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) — The Minnesota Wild caused some early fireworks on Wednesday. They signed two of the top free agents this summer, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. The deals for both are $98 million over 13 years, acc…
Erik Johnson Re-Signs with Avalanche
Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images(DENVER) — The Colorado Avalanche re-signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a four-year $15 million contract Tuesday.
The first overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft, Johnson played his first three seasons with the St. Louis…
Jagr Signs with the Stars
Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Jaromir Jagr is not done. The 40-year-old winger signed a one-year $4.55 million contract with the Dallas Stars.
“I want to thank Dallas Stars for giving me the opportunity. Say hallo to my new teammates…