The Ottawa Senators have re-signed star forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract worth $5 million, sources told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
In four seasons with Ottawa, Giroux missed just one regular-season game. He scored a career-high 35 goals in 2022-23, his first year with the Senators, and followed that up with 21 in Year 2. For his career, he has averaged 19:17 time on ice, and he will begin next season 21 goals shy of 400.
Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration before Sunday's 5 p.m. ET deadline.
The filing means that Robertson is no longer eligible to sign an offer sheet from another NHL team. Unless he's signed before the hearing, an arbitrator will determine Robertson's 2026-27 contract that will walk him to unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2027.
Robertson, who turns 27 on July 22, just finished a four-year, $31 million deal he got in 2022 and is a restricted free agent.
The Calgary Flames announced Monday that they signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million, carrying a $7.25 million annual cap hit.
Calgary acquired the 22-year-old in a trade with the New Jersey Devils on June 23, shortly before he became a restricted free agent. Nemec posted 11 goals and 26 points in 68 games with New Jersey last season.
The Devils selected Nemec second overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. He recorded 16 goals and 49 points across 155 career games during three seasons in New Jersey.
Nemec has also competed internationally for Slovakia, earning an Olympic bronze medal in 2022. Forward Maxim Tsyplakov joined Nemec in the trade that sent him to Calgary.
The Flames expect Nemec to provide scoring depth on the back end as the franchise continues rebuilding. His 11 goals last season would have topped all Calgary defensemen, surpassing Rasmus Andersson's 10 goals before his trade to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nemec is also expected to anchor Calgary's power play while mentoring top prospect Zayne Parekh on defense.
Calgary holds over $14 million in salary cap space this offseason, according to PuckPedia. The team has remained active in the trade market, recently sending winger Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for Jake Middleton and draft selections.
The Philadelphia Flyers said Friday that they have tendered an offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks star center Leo Carlsson for a five-year deal that's worth $18 million annually.
Carlsson being a restricted free agent means that he's still under team control by the Ducks, who now have seven days to match the offer submitted by the Flyers, per the NHL and NHL Players Association collective bargaining agreement.
The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their active summer Saturday, agreeing to terms with defenseman Emil Andrae on a two-year contract carrying a $1.55 million cap hit.
Andrae, a restricted free agent, joined Toronto last month as part of a trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers.
New general manager John Chayka viewed the 24-year-old as a valuable addition to a blue line filled with veterans over 30.
"Smart, competitive player," said Chayka, following the June trade. "Helps us break the puck more efficiently, a good puck-mover that can also help join the rush and support offence as well."
Philadelphia selected Andrae in the second round of the 2020 draft. He has appeared in 107 career NHL games, recording 13 points across 61 contests last season while averaging roughly 15 minutes of ice time nightly.
Andrae projects to fill a third-pairing role for Toronto next season. His ability to play both left and right side gives new head coach Jim Hiller added flexibility on the back end.
The signing adds to an already eventful week for Toronto. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million deal July 1, alongside forward additions Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic and Brandon Duhaime. The Maple Leafs also acquired forward Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Dennis Hildeby and draft compensation.
Toronto separately acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from Tampa Bay last month, signing him to an eight-year contract. The team also hired Hiller as its new head coach this offseason.
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year contract Saturday, just three days after acquiring him from the Dallas Stars.
The deal is worth $33 million, carrying a $5.5 million salary cap hit through the 2031-32 campaign. Bourque, 24, made $950,000 last season on a one-year contract with Dallas before hitting restricted free agency.
Nashville acquired the negotiating rights to Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin by sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-rounder, the latter obtained from the Vegas Golden Knights, to Dallas. The Stars were motivated to shed Lyubushkin's $3.25 million cap charge.
Bourque posted 20 goals and 21 assists across 82 games last season, his second full NHL campaign, while averaging 15 minutes, 29 seconds of ice time nightly. Dallas general manager Jim Nill, who drafted Bourque 30th overall in 2020, called the departure an unfortunate byproduct of salary cap constraints.
"You have to be cap compliant, and those decisions have to be made," said Nill. "He did a good job. His contract was coming up. He bet on himself last year.
"Where his contract was going, it was something that we wouldn't be able to fit in. You can't fit everybody in. It's just part of the business."
Bourque's cap hit now ties him with Jonathan Marchessault for the third-highest figure among Nashville forwards. The acquisition marks the most significant transaction so far for new Predators general manager Chris MacFarland, who arrived from the Colorado Avalanche to succeed Barry Trotz.
Gavin McKenna has officially signed his entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, formalizing his arrival after becoming the franchise's third No. 1 overall pick last month.
The 18-year-old forward received the maximum entry-level deal allowed under the 2025 memorandum of understanding, according to terms of the contract. McKenna is guaranteed $1,025,000, $1,075,000 and $1,125,000 in base salary over the next three seasons.
Beyond his guaranteed pay, McKenna can earn up to $3.5 million annually in performance bonuses. That total includes as much as $1 million through "Schedule A" incentives, which pay $250,000 for hitting individual marks like 20 goals, 35 assists, 60 points or a 0.73 points-per-game average.
McKenna also has a path to an additional $2.5 million per season tied to league-wide awards or finishing among the top 10 forwards in goals, assists, points or points per game.
The contract positions McKenna to make an immediate impact as a rookie and an early contender for the Calder Trophy. He projects to spend significant time alongside Auston Matthews, a pairing that could pay off quickly given McKenna's playmaking and Matthews' finishing ability.
If not skating with Matthews, McKenna could line up with John Tavares, another former No. 1 pick, and possibly William Nylander on the opposite wing.
McKenna's physical transition to the NHL as a teenager remains an open question, but his power-play potential looks immediate. Toronto's revamped top unit already includes Matthews, Tavares, Nylander and offseason addition Darren Raddysh, giving McKenna a clear setup role to grow into.
James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, has transferred day-to-day control of the New York Rangers to his 32-year-old son, Quentin Dolan, the franchise announced Friday.
Quentin Dolan assumes the titles of president, chief operating officer and alternate governor for both the Rangers and their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, according to the team.
Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury will keep his hockey operations duties but now reports directly to Quentin Dolan. James Dolan, 71, steps back from daily involvement while remaining team owner.
"I've always had a tremendous respect and admiration for the New York Rangers organization, it's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember," said Quentin Dolan. "I'm honored to have this opportunity to ensure our hockey operations staff, coaches, and players have all the support they need to provide our fans a product they can be proud of. I'm looking forward to immediately getting to work with Chris Drury, Mike Sullivan, and the entire staff."
Quentin Dolan previously served as senior vice president of player performance and science for both the Rangers and the New York Knicks, roles he will continue holding alongside his new position.
Drury praised the restructuring in a statement released by the team.
"Quentin and I have worked together for several years, and I believe him taking on this role will only make the Rangers organization stronger," said Drury. "The front office and coaching staff will be working in unison with Quentin in all key areas of our team in an effort to put this franchise in the best position possible to compete for a Stanley Cup."
Quentin Dolan joined MSG Sports in 2022 and holds a bachelor's degree in sports and event management from New York University.
The promotion comes as the Rangers have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons following their 2024 conference finals appearance. Drury outlined a roster retool in a letter to fans last January.
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed coveted free agent defenseman John Carlson, the team announced Wednesday.
Carlson, 36, agreed to a two-year deal with an $8.5 million salary cap hit. He just completed an eight-year contract with an $8 million average annual value.
The Edmonton Oilers have turned to Stanley Cup champion Frederik Andersen as the latest solution to their goaltending problems.
Andersen, 36, signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Oilers on the first day of NHL free agency Wednesday, leaving the Carolina Hurricanes after five seasons. It's an incentive-laden contract that will carry only a $1 million salary cap hit next season, with $1.8 million in performance bonuses based on how many games he plays in the regular season and his playoff success.
He was on a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Hurricanes last season.
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