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Adam Boqvist(D)|FA
$125 Waivers
$125 Waivers
The Blue Jackets have placed Adam Boqvist on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout.

Boqvist was expected to earn $2.6 million in 2024-25 but has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buyout on Sunday by Columbus. The 23-year-old defender was drafted by Chicago back in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 2018 Draft and was a key piece in the trade which sent Seth Jones to the Blackhawks. Boqvist appeared in 35 games with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24 and had one goal, 10 points, 45 SOG and a -8 plus/minus.

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Aaron Portzline 2024-06-30T17:51:39.673Z
Adam Boqvist
Jack Campbell(G)|FA
$125 Waivers
$125 Waivers
The Oilers have placed Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout.

The ugly chapter which is Jack Campbell in Edmonton seems to have come to an end on Sunday as the Oilers placed the goaltender on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout. Campbell had three year's remaining on a five-year, $25 million contract adn will save the Oilers $3.9 million in cap space next season. The 32-year-old was sent to the minors last year after just five games due to his 1-4-0 record, 4.50 GAA and .873 SV%.

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Frank Seravalli 2024-06-30T17:53:38.990Z
Jack Campbell
Jake Guentzel(C)|TBL
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Trade
The Lightning have acquired the rights to Jake Guentzel from the Hurricanes for a 2025 3rd Round Pick.

Tampa Bay shocked the hockey world on Sunday as it acquired the rights to Jake Guentzel from Caroline for a 2025 3rd round pick. The Lightning are now able to sign Guentzel to an eight-year contract since he is officially under their team's control. In 57 games in 2023-24, the 29-year-old winger had 30 goals and 77 points.

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Frank Seravalli 2024-06-30T20:33:53.470Z
Jake Guentzel
Jeff Skinner(LW)|SJS
Buyout
Buyout
The Sabres have bought out Jeff Skinner's contract.

Skinner has three years left on a deal that carries a $9.0M AAV cap-hit. According to Cap Friendly, the buyout will save the Sabres $7.33 million but will keep Skinner on the books until the 2029-30 season. He'll cost them $1.445M AAV for the 2024-25 season. Skinner had a career year in 2023 but had just 24 goals and 22 assists (46 points) in 74 games last year.

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Chris Johnston 2024-06-29T20:11:12.696Z
Jeff Skinner
Logan Thompson(G)|WSH
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Trade
The Capitals have acquired Logan Thompson from the Golden Knights for a 2024 3rd Round Pick and a 2025 3rd Round Pick.

Just days after moving on from Darcy Kuemper, the Washington Capitals have completed their impressive goaltending tandem by adding Logan Thompson from Vegas for a 2024 3rd Round Pick and a 2025 3rd Round Pick. The 27-year-old spent three full seasons with Vegas and went 25-14-5 in 2023-24 with a 2.70 GAA, .908 SV% and 1 shutout while mostly backing up Adin Hill.

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Chris Johnston 2024-06-29T16:53:45.025Z
Logan Thompson
Tanner Jeannot(LW)|BOS
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Trade
The Kings have acquired Tanner Jeannot from the Lightning for a 2024 4th Round Pick and a 2025 2nd Round Pick.

Jeannot's tenure in Tampa Bay is over after one and a half seasons after he was dealt to Los Angeles for a 2024 4th Round Pick and a 2025 2nd Round Pick on Saturday. The 27-year-old scrappy winger will join his third NHL team after putting up seven goals, 14 points, 75 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus in 55 games with Tampa Bay in 2023-24.

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Zach Dooley 2024-06-29T16:51:40.537Z
Tanner Jeannot
John Marino(D)|UTA
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Trade
Utah has acquired John Marino and a 2024 5th Round Pick from New Jersey for a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2025 2nd Round Pick.

Utah acquired its second big defensive piece of the day Saturday by grabbing John Marino and a 2024 5th Round Pick from New Jersey for a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2025 2nd Round Pick. The 27-year-old Marino completed his fifth NHL season in 2023-24 and had four goals, 25 points, 41 PIMs and 57 SOG in 75 games played.

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Dan Rosen 2024-06-29T16:49:53.342Z
John Marino
Conor Geekie(C)|TBL
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Trade
Tampa Bay has acquired Conor Geekie, JJ Moser, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick from Utah for Mikhail Sergachev.

Geekie was dealt from Utah before ever playing a game for the franchise as he was moved alongside JJ Moser, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick to Tampa Bay for Mikhail Sergachev. Geekie was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 2022 draft by Arizona and had 43 goals and 99 points in 55 regular season games with both Swift Current (WHL) and Wenatchee (WHL) in 2023-24. He is expected to compete for a roster spot in Tampa Bay for the upcoming season.

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Elliotte Friedman 2024-06-29T16:46:09.516Z
Conor Geekie
J.J. Moser(D)|TBL
Trade
Trade
Tampa Bay has acquired JJ Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick from Utah for Mikhail Sergachev.

Moser will head to Tampa Bay after being included alongside Conor Geekie, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick from Utah for Mikhail Sergachev. The 24-year-old swiss defender enjoyed a strong third NHL season in 2023-24, with five goals, 26 points, 77 SOG, and 35 PIMs in 80 games played.

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Elliotte Friedman 2024-06-29T16:42:40.908Z
J.J. Moser
Mikhail Sergachev(D)|UTA
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Trade
Utah has acquired Mikhail Sergachev from Tampa Bay for JJ Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick.

Utah surprised the hockey world on Saturday morning as it acquired highly coveted defenseman Mikhail Sergachev from Tampa Bay for JJ Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2024 2nd Round Pick and a 2024 7th Round Pick. The 26-year-old defenseman will join his third NHL team in his eight-year career and had two goals and 19 points in 34 games in 2023-24. He is one season removed from a 10-goal, 64-point campaign in 2022-23.

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Elliotte Friedman 2024-06-29T16:35:44.328Z
Mikhail Sergachev
Beck Malenstyn(LW)|BUF
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Trade
The Sabres have acquired Beck Malenstyn from the Capitals for the No.43 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Buffalo made the first splash of Saturday as they acquired left-winger Beck Malenstyn from Washington for the 43rd overall draft pick. The 26-year-old appeared in 81 games with Washington in 2023-24 and had six goals, 21 points, 98 SOG and 25 PIMs.

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Frank Seravalli 2024-06-29T16:33:32.061Z
Beck Malenstyn

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What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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