The Edmonton Oilers signed free-agent forward Scottie Upshall to a professional tryout Sunday.
The 34-year-old Upshall, from Fort McMurray northeast of Edmonton, had seven goals and 12 assists in 63 games last season for St. Louis.
The Edmonton Oilers signed free-agent forward Scottie Upshall to a professional tryout Sunday.
The 34-year-old Upshall, from Fort McMurray northeast of Edmonton, had seven goals and 12 assists in 63 games last season for St. Louis.
Ryan Ellis was already being coveted as a potential July 2019 unrestricted free agent. Which is why Predators general manager David Poile didn't allow him to get within sniffing distance of the open market, signing the 27-year-old defenseman to an eight-year, $50 million contract extension that kicks in for the 2019-20 season.
The final year of Ellis's contract in 2018-19 carries a $2.5 million hit. His $6.25 million cap hit is the 21st highest in the NHL among defenseman for the 2019-20 season.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed restricted free-agent center Dylan Larkin to a five-year contract, the team announced Friday.
The team did not release terms of the contract, but according to multiple reports, the total value of the deal is $30.5 million.
The Vegas Golden Knights have re-signed William Karlsson to a one-year, $5.25 million deal.
Karlsson gets a significant raise from his previous $1 million salary.
"In the arbitration process, it helps to get the deal done," George McPhee said. "The parties get sharper and more focused as the hearing nears. We're happy with this deal and we believe that William is as well. He seems to be happy with it. It was a good compromise."
The Calgary Flames have waived Troy Brouwer.
Brouwer, 32, has struggled in two seasons since signing an $18 million, four-year contract with the Flames in free agency.