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After turning pro in 2019, following his senior year at Yale University, Snively spent the last six years in the Capitals' organization. During that time, he's scored six goals with five assists (11 points) in 27 NHL games, playing primarily in the AHL. Expect him to start the 2024-25 season with Grand Rapids (AHL).

Reimer played with the Red Wings last year, going 11-8-2 with a 3.11 GAA and .904 SV% in 25 games (20 starts). The Sabres will be Reimer's sixth team in his 15-year career, and he allows the Sabres to send Devon Levi to the AHL if they choose, as Reimer would serve as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup. If Levi remains with the Sabres, Reimer could be in the mix for starts as the team's No.3 option.

Hedman's eight-year deal that he signed in 2016 will come to an end after the 2024-25 season, so he re-ups at almost the same number ($8.0M AAV) through the 2028-29 season. In 2024, his age 33 season, Hedman posted the second-highest point total of his career, scoring 13 goals with 63 assists (76 points) in 78 games.

After three seasons in Vegas, Kaedan Korczak will remain a Golden Knight after signing a two-year contract extension worth $1.65 million ($825K AAV). The 23-year-old took a step forward in 2023-24, picking up a goal, nine points and a +12 plus/minus while only appearing in 26 games (career-high).

After a breakout season in 2023-24 which saw Pavel Dorofeyev achieve career highs in games played (47), goals (13), and assists (11), the 23-year-old has earned himself a two-year contract worth $3.67 million ($1.835M AAV). Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft (79th overall), Dorofeyev has appeared in 67 games for Vegas in three seasons, amassing 20 goals and 33 points.

Abbotsford (AHL) gained a new forward on Tuesday after Vancouver signed Nathan Smith to a one-year, two-way deal. The 25-year-old spent the entire 2023-24 in the AHL with Tucson, picking up 12 goals and 31 points but has four points (2G/2A) and 14 career NHL games to his name.

Tampa's defensive depth got a little bit deeper on Tuesday with the addition of Steven Santini on a one-year, two-way contract. The 29-year-old has 23 points (5G/18A) in 123 career NHL games since making his debut in 2015-16.

Tampa Bay has poached one of Laval's assistant captains last season as it signed Tobie Bisson to a one-year, two-way contract on Tuesday. The undrafted 27-year-old has yet to make an NHL appearance but had nine goals and 27 points in 69 games with Laval (AHL) in 2023-24.

Journeyman Derrick Pouliot will join his eighth different organization in eight years after he agreed to sign a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The 30-year-old appeared in five games for Dallas in 2023-24 but has eight goals and 54 points in 226 career NHL games.

San Jose added to their defensive depth on Tuesday as they signed Lucas Carlsson to a two-year, two-way deal. The 26-year-old will likely begin the season with the Barracuda (AHL) after appearing in two NHL games for Florida in 2023-24. In 60 career NHL games, he has three goals, 11 points and 14 PIMs across four separate seasons.

After five strong AHL campaigns, Jimmy Schuldt has signed a one-year, two-way contract with San Jose as he is expected to dress for the Barracuda (AHL) this season. The 29-year-old made his NHL debut straight out of college in 2018-19 but has since spent the passed five seasons between four different AHL organizations. In 2023-24 he had five goals and 24 points in 68 games with Coachella Valley (AHL).

Seattle's trend of signing fringe NHL talent continued on Tuesday as they brought in Brandon Biro for a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old had two goals in five games played with Buffalo in 2023-24 but spent the majority of the season with Rochester where he had 16 goals and 43 points in 59 games played.

Seattle added to its offensive depth on Tuesday by signing Mitchell Stephens to a two-year, two-way contract. The 27-year-old centre has appeared in 95 career NHL games including 23 games with Montreal in 2023-24, picking up two goals and three points.

Seattle added a bottom-six piece on Tuesday as it signed Ben Meyers to a one-year contract worth $775,000. The 25-year-old spent 2023-24 between Colorado and Anaheim and had a goal, three points and six PIMs while averaging 10:07 TOI/GP.

After four strong AHL seasons, Nikolas Brouillard has signed a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle. The 29-year-old defenseman took an unconventional route to the AHL after spending three seasons with McGill University of the USports league. He has yet to make an NHL appearance but had five goals and 36 points in 70 games with Hartford (AHL) in 2023-24.

Lajoie has made brief NHL appearances in each of his six last seasons and has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Tuesday. The 26-year-old collected one assist in seven games with Toronto last season but spent the majority of 2023-24 with the Marlies (AHL), picking up four goals and 24 points in 51 games played.

Bemstrom will return to Pittsburgh after a successful first-half season with the Penguins and has signed a one-year extension worth $775,000. The 25-year-old was acquired in a trade from Columbus early on in 2023-24 and had eight goals, 16 points and 12 PIMs in 56 games played between Columbus and Pittsburgh.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) added a depth piece on Tuesday after Pittsburgh signed Nathan Clurman to a one-year contract worth $775,000. The 26-year-old has yet to make an NHL appearance but has spent the last three and a half seasons between Colorado's AHL and ECHL teams.

After three seasons in Texas (AHL) and Dallas, Matthew Murray has signed a one-year, two-way contract to provide Nashville with some goaltending depth. The 26-year-old has four NHL appearances to his name but spent the majority of 2023-24 with Texas, posting a 3.02 GAA and .896 SV%.

Nashville continued its signing frenzy on Tuesday by bringing in Nick Blankenburg on a two-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old undrafted free agent appeared in 12 games with Columbus in 2023-24, picking up one assist, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.