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Mike Reilly Will Sign With Minnesota Wild

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

College free agent Mike Reilly has decided to sign with the Minnesota Wild, per The Star Tribune’s Michael Russo. Russo notes that this is final, unless something “backfires,” because Wild…

Sharks Re-Up Troy Grosenick

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

The San Jose Sharks have re-signed RFA goaltender Troy Grosenick, who made his NHL debut in the 2014-15 season. The deal, confirmed by Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area, is…

Report: Milan Lucic Would Waive NTC for Vancouver

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

While trade talks swirl on Draft Day, Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has confirmed that the Vancouver Canucks are one of the teams he’s willing to waive his no trade…

Kings Sign Tyler Toffoli to 2-Year Extension

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Tyler Toffoli to a two-year contract extension worth $6.5 million, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Kings and Tyler Toffoli finishing up a 2…

NHL Draft 2015: Deal Tracker

Michael Straw | June 26, 2015

With a number of moves expected during the next 48 hours at the NHL Draft, we here at The Hockey Writers decided to put together a handy dandy deal tracker…

Predators Give Mike Fisher Two-Year Extension

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

The Nashville Predators have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Mike Fisher. He’s back! @mikefisher1212 inks a 2-year deal to remain with the #Preds —> http://t.co/JUbrMRYhAc pic.twitter.com/LGpkWMvtSI —…

Wild, Niklas Backstrom Looking for a “Solution”

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending issues are incredibly persistent. It seemed that part of the solution would come in the form of a buyout of Niklas Backstrom’s contract, which has one…

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Robin Lehner

Michael Straw | June 26, 2015

It appears the Buffalo Sabres have found their, potential, goaltender of the future. Just hours before the NHL Draft is scheduled to get underway from Sunrise, Florida, general manager Tim…

Carl Soderberg Signs 5-Year Deal With Colorado

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

The Colorado Avalanche have signed center Carl Soderberg to a five-year deal with an AAV of $4.75 million, according to ESPN’s Craig Custance. It was reported on Thursday that Soderberg…

Report: Sharks Interested in Kevin Bieksa

Dustin Nelson | June 26, 2015

It was reported yesterday that Kevin Bieksa was asked by the Vancouver Canucks to provide his list of teams that he’d waive his no trade clause to go to. Friday…

Colorado Avalanche Acquire Rights to Carl Soderberg

Dustin Nelson | June 25, 2015

The Boston Bruins have dealt the rights to pending free agent Carl Soderberg to the Colorado Avalanche for a 6th round pick, according to ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun. Bruins announce they've…

Report: Penguins Interested in Phil Kessel

Dustin Nelson | June 25, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have expressed interest in acquiring Phil Kessel from the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet’s Damien Cox. PITT targeting Phil Kessel as one of 4 or 5…