The Penguins re-signed Tristan Jarry for two-years worth $1.35M ($675K AAV).
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The Maple Leafs re-signed Andreas Johnsson to a one-year, two-way deal worth $787.5K deal.
The Avalanche signed Matt Nieto to a two-year extension worth $3.95M ($1.975M AAV).
Nieto set a career-high with 15 goals while adding 11 assists (26 points) in 75 games with the Avalanche last season. The former second-round pick, who was a huge offensive producer at Boston University, has not been able to find the same success in the NHL. Regardless of his lack of offence, Nieto is a great skater with a strong two-way game and has found a home on a bottom-6 line with Carl Soderberg.
The Canadiens have signed Xavier Ouellet to a one-year, two-way deal worth $700K.
The Penguins have re-signed Bryan Rust to a four-year deal worth $14M ($3.5M AAV).
Rust has become a valuable middle-6 winger for the Penguins, scoring 13 goals with 25 assists (38 points) in 69 games this past season. Rust occasionally sees time on a line with Evgeni Malkin but is equally effective in a checking-line role. He grades out as the No.52 ranked RW in hockey according to Corsica Player Ratings.
The Bruins signed Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year extension worth $2.8 million ($1.4M AAV) on Friday.
Grzelcyk, 24, became an integral part of the Bruins’ blueline in 2017-18 after spending the majority of his first pro season in the AHL. The 2012 third-round pick (No.85 overall) registered three goals and 12 assists (15 points) in 61 games with the Bruins. Grzelcyk will likely be a third-pairing defenseman on the left-side behind Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara next season.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
Malkin (lower-body) will not play in Game 2 on Saturday.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
Malkin (lower-body) will travel to Washington but will not play in Game 1.
Heinen is expected to be scratched for Game 6.
Grzelcyk "should be" good to go for Game 4.
Grzelcyk (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup for Game 3.
Letang (hand) is expected to be in the Penguins lineup for Game 3.
Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Karlsson did not travel with the team to Buffalo and could miss the rest of the season.
Grzelcyk (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Tampa Bay.
Grzelcyk (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Karlsson (personal) will be back in the Senators lineup on Tuesday.
Karlsson (personal) will not travel to Carolina for Monday’s game.
The Senators did not give a reason for Karlsson not travelling with the team but you have to assume it is related to the recent death of his son. The heartbreaking loss will keep the Senators’ star out for at least one more contest.