The Jets signed Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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The Canadiens have signed Sasha Pastujov to a one-year deal worth $850K ($135K guaranteed).
The Canadiens acquired Pastujov from the Ducks in late-July and signed him to a one-year, two-way deal. The 23-year-old winger was a third-round pick in 2021 and has spent the last three seasons with the San Diego Gulls (AHL). In 2025-26, he led the team with 57 points (21G / 36A) in 71 games. Expect him to report to Laval (AHL) to begin the 2026-27 season.
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2026-08-14T13:12:27.211Z
Terry underwent surgery on June 9 to address hip impingement and a labral tear.
According to the Ducks, Terry's recovery timeline was 5 to 6 months, which would put him on track to return in early to mid-November at the earliest. Expect him to miss roughly the first 20-to-30 games of the season, which should hand Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke more ice time early in the season.
The Jets signed Tyrel Bauer to a two-year deal worth $1.75M ($875K AAV).
Bauer, 24, has spent the last four seasons with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) and has yet to make his NHL debut since being selected in the 6th round in 2020. In 2025-26, Bauer had just five points (1G / 4A) in 52 AHL games.
Source:2026-08-14T13:14:32.898Z
8-year, $32,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Expires 2034 (UFA).
Source:2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
2-year, $2,200,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Expires 2028 (RFA).
Source:2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
1-year, $850,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens. $175K Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z
3-year, $12,750,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks. Expires 2029 (RFA).
Source:2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z
3-year, $13,950,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Expires 2030 (UFA).
Source:2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z
1-year, $900,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. Expires 2027 (UFA).
Source:2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z
1-year, $850,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. $175,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z
1-year, $850,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z
5-year, $94,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks. Expires 2032 (UFA).
Source:2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z
1-year, $850,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z
3-year, $3,225,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Expires 2029 (RFA).
Source:2026-07-25T23:59:00.000Z
Kulich (blood clot) expects to be ready for opening night in October.
In 2025-26, Kulich's season was cut short by a blood clot in November. Kulich was playing a key role for the Sabres and had tallied five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games before being shutdown for the season. This summer he said that he feels good and expects to be ready for Opening night on October 1st.
New York has signed Alex Jefferies to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Jefferies has spent the last two full seasons in Bridgeport (AHL) and will remain in New York's organization after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders. The 24-year-old was New York's 2020 4th-round pick (121st overall) and picked up nine goals, 29 points and 46 PIMs in 60 games with Bridgeport last season.
Source:2026-08-14T16:38:43.317Z
2-year, $4,000,000 contract with the Florida Panthers. Expires 2028 (UFA).
Source:2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z
Columbus has signed Cole Sillinger to a three-year contract worth $4.625 million AAV ($13.875M total).
Sillinger is entering his sixth professional season with Columbus and has earned himself a three-year contract worth $4.625 million AAV ($13.875M total). The 23-year-old is Columbus' 2021 1st-round pick (12th overall) and has appeared in at least 64+ games a season since he entered the league in 2021-22. After tying his career high in points (33) last season, he is hopeful to surpass the plateau despite putting up 31+ points in four of his last five campaigns.
Source:2026-08-14T16:43:07.519Z
Chicago has signed Patrick Kane to a two-year contract worth $8 million AAV ($16M total).
Kane will return to Chicago for a 17th season after the team announced they had signed the 37-year-old, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion to a two-year contract worth $8 million AAV ($16M total). The American forward left Chicago in 2022-23 and has spent the last three seasons in Detroit, where he averaged 54 points in 63 games per season. He is expected to play a key role in the Blackhawks' top-six this season.
Source:2026-08-14T16:24:44.306Z
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