Getty Images The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million contract, the team announced Friday . The veteran defenseman spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with the Dallas Stars . "We are extremely excited to add John to our group," Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek said in a statement. "John is a gifted player who can quarterback a power play and give us needed scoring from the blueline. He also adds veteran leadership and character to our team." Klingberg was an unrestricted free agent but failed to come close to any type of agreement with the Stars. The 29-year-old tallied 71 goals and 303 assists during his eight seasons in Dallas, including a 47-point campaign (six goals and 41 assists) in the 2021-22 season. Klingberg also registered 35 postseason points in four playoff appearances as a member of the Stars. During Dallas' run to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, the veteran defenseman racked up 21 points (four goals and 17 … [Read more...] about Ducks sign defenseman John Klingberg to one-year, $7 million contract
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Edmonton Oilers legend Kevin Lowe retires from off-ice roles with franchise
Getty An Edmonton Oilers legend has stepped down from his post with the franchise. Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman Kevin Lowe is retiring from his role as vice chair and alternate governor, the team has announced. When the Oilers selected Lowe with the No. 21 overall pick in the 1979 NHL Draft, he became the first draft pick in franchise history. Between his playing career and off-ice roles, Lowe has spent roughly four decades with the Oilers, and chairman Bob Nicholson released a statement thanking Lowe for his service to the team. "Kevin Lowe has been an integral part of the Edmonton Oilers for over 40 years and will continue to be connected to the organization as Oilers Ambassador," Nicholson said in his statement . "Very few have had the impact that Kevin has had, both on and off the ice. He exemplifies leadership and has done so much to help connect the organization with our fans, while supporting so many worthwhile causes in our community. He is a teammate, leader … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers legend Kevin Lowe retires from off-ice roles with franchise
Oilers sign Kailer Yamamoto to two-year contract extension worth $6.2 million, avoid arbitration
Getty Images The Edmonton Oilers have avoided arbitration with right winger Kailer Yamamoto . Edmonton and Yamamoto have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth a total of $6.2 million, the team announced on Wednesday . Yamamoto, the No. 22 overall selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, just completed his fifth season with the Oilers. After becoming an NHL regular in the shortened 2020-21 campaign, Yamamoto is coming off a breakout season in 2021-22. The 23-year-old winger tallied 20 goals and 21 assists for 41 points in 81 games played, all of which were career highs for Yamamoto. It helps that Yamamoto saw an increased role and spent significant time on a line with players like Connor McDavid , Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins . Over the next two seasons, Yamamoto will be expected to keep developing around Edmonton's high-end talent. In the Oilers' run to the Western Conference Final, Yamamoto scored two goals and added five assists in 14 games … [Read more...] about Oilers sign Kailer Yamamoto to two-year contract extension worth $6.2 million, avoid arbitration
Jesper Bratt agrees to one-year deal with Devils, avoids arbitration
Getty Images The New Jersey Devils have agreed to a one-year, $5.45 million contract with winger Jesper Bratt , according to an announcement from the team. Bratt, who was previously a restricted free agent, agreed to the deal just hours before the two sides were slated to go to arbitration on Wednesday. The 24-year old is coming off a season in which he registered a career-high 73 points (26 goals and 47 assists) in 76 games. Bratt's previous career-high in points was 35, which he recorded during his rookie season in 2017-18. Bratt also recorded career-highs in goals (26), assists (47)), shots (197), power-play points (18), and game-winning goals (6) during the 2021-22 campaign. His points, goals, and assists all led the Devils this past season. In 307 career games, Bratt has scored 70 goals and dished out 133 assists. His 203 career points are the most accumulated by an player that was selected outside of the first two rounds of the 2016 NHL Draft. Bratt also … [Read more...] about Jesper Bratt agrees to one-year deal with Devils, avoids arbitration
Wild LW Kirill Kaprizov arrives in Minnesota after questions about his return from Russia, per report
Getty The status of Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov has been murky this offseason, but there is finally some clarity on the matter. Kaprizov has arrived in Minnesota, per a report from Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune . Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Kaprizov's exact whereabouts and availability for the start of the 2022-23 season have been up in the air, but the superstar forward is now back on American soil with training camp just weeks away. Back in July, Kaprizov's name was linked to a Russian investigation into alleged military service evasion. At the 2022 NHL Draft, Wild general manager Bill Guerin said that Kaprizov was still in Russia and doing well. "He's in Russia, and he's doing fine," Guerin said, via CBS Minnesota . "He's with his friends and with his family." With Kaprizov in Minnesota and preparing for his third NHL season, the Wild can breathe a sigh of relief. A fifth-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2015, Kaprizov made his NHL … [Read more...] about Wild LW Kirill Kaprizov arrives in Minnesota after questions about his return from Russia, per report
2022 IIHF World Junior Championship: How to watch, stream, preview, dates, start times, TV channel
Getty Images The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship will begin on Aug. 9 and run through Aug. 20. All of the tournament's games will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton. There will be three matchups to open up the tournament, including the United States facing Germany. The IIHF World Junior Championship was originally slated to take place from Dec. 26, 2021 until Jan. 5, 2022 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. It even began with several games being played. However, the tournament was eventually postponed on Dec. 29, 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. Despite several games being played the first time around, the tournament will be started from scratch. The cutoff age for players to compete is 20. However, players that were eligible for the IIHF World Junior Championship back in 2021 will be permitted to play in this rescheduled installment. The IIHF World Junior Championship was last played in 2021, with the United States beating Canada in the championship game. No team has … [Read more...] about 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship: How to watch, stream, preview, dates, start times, TV channel
Bruins bring back captain Bergeron, Krejci on one-year deals | ProHockeyTalk | NBC Sports
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are getting the gang back together, signing captain Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci — two members of their 2011 Stanley Cup championship team — to one-year deals. Almost three months after he left the ice without any certainty that he would return, Bergeron signed a one-year deal with the Bruins. A few hours later, the team announced that Krejci, who played last season in his native Czechia, will also be back in 2022-23. Bergeron got a $2.5 million deal with $2.5 million in incentives and Krejci gets $1 million with the potential for $2 million more. Bergeron is fourth on the Bruins’ all-time scoring list with 982 points, and Krejci is ninth with 730. Bergeron, 37, and Krejci, 36, led the Bruins to the 2011 NHL championship and two other trips to the Stanley Cup Final. Boston was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes on May 14 and fired coach Bruce Cassidy three weeks later. Jim Montgomery was hired to replace … [Read more...] about Bruins bring back captain Bergeron, Krejci on one-year deals | ProHockeyTalk | NBC Sports
Flames sign Jonathan Huberdeau to eight-year, $84M contract extension
Getty Images The Calgary Flames have signed star winger Jonathan Huberdeau to the richest deal in franchise history. The team and their new star have agreed to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with the franchise. Huberdeau's contract carries a $10.5 million average annual value. Huberdeau's deal surpasses Sean Monahan's seven-year, $4.625 million contract with the Flames that was signed back in 2016. Huberdeau was acquired by the Flames in July, along with MacKenzie Weegar , Cole Schwindt and a conditional 2025 first round pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for star winger Matthew Tkachuk . "I'm thrilled to be part of the Calgary Flames organization long term," Huberdeau said in a team press release. "I'm excited for this new chapter and I am committed to this team. I'll give everything I have, on and off the ice and I can't wait to play in front of the passionate Flames fans." Huberdeau is coming off a season in which he registered a … [Read more...] about Flames sign Jonathan Huberdeau to eight-year, $84M contract extension
Bruins sign Patrice Bergeron to one-year contract worth $2.5M
Getty Images The Boston Bruins have signed captain Patrice Bergeron to a one-year, $2.5 contract for the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement from the team. Bergeron can also earn an additional $2.5 million if he hits certain performance-based incentives. Bergeron is coming off a season in which he registered 65 points (25 goals and 40 assists) in 73 games. The Bruins captain also added three goals and four assists in seven playoff games during the 2021-22 campaign. He has spent his entire 18-year career with the Bruins, and has served as the team captain since January 2021 when he replaced longtime Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara . He was originally selected by the Bruins with the No. 45 pick in the 2003 NHL Draft. Throughout his NHL career, Bergeron has recorded 400 goals and 582 assists in 1,216 games. The Bruins center is among the most decorated players in team history as he ranks: Third in games played (1,216) Third in game-winning goals (74) … [Read more...] about Bruins sign Patrice Bergeron to one-year contract worth $2.5M
Max Pacioretty injury: Hurricanes winger out six months with torn Achilles
Getty The Hurricanes will be without their biggest offseason addition until early 2023. Veteran left winger Max Pacioretty will be out for six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn Achilles, general manager Don Waddell announced. The Hurricanes acquired Pacioretty and defenseman Dylan Coghlan from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for future considerations on July 13. After Vincent Trocheck left the Hurricanes in free agency, Pacioretty was expected to be a stabilizing force in Carolina. Now, the Hurricanes might be without Pacioretty until the 2023 All-Star break in February. When healthy, Pacioretty has the ability to score in bunches. Last season, he played in just 39 games for the Golden Knights but still managed to score 19 goals. In 14 total NHL seasons with the Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens , Pacioretty has scored 226 goals and tallied 448 points in 626 regular season games. Pacioretty, 33, has struggled to stay healthy in … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty injury: Hurricanes winger out six months with torn Achilles