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2019 NHL Free Agency

NHL Rumors: Blues, Islanders, RFAs, More

Kyle Gipe | September 29, 2019

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what are the St. Louis Blues’ plans regarding Brayden Schenn and Alex Pietrangelo? Both are unrestricted free agents (UFAs) after the 2019-20 season. Will the…

Mikko Rantanen and the Avalanche Finally Come to Terms

J.D. Killian | September 28, 2019

The Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen finally found common ground.

Kyle Connor Inks 7-Year Deal with Jets

The Canadian Press | September 28, 2019

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have solidified their roster in time for the regular season by re-signing their last key restricted free agent.
The Jets announced on Saturday that they have signed forward Kyle Connor to a seven-ye…

Jets Land Laine on a Bridge Deal

Greg Boysen | September 27, 2019

We are less than a week away from the start the regular season and the top restricted free agent left on the market finally has a new contract so he…

Lightning Lock Up Point With Bridge Deal

Greg Boysen | September 23, 2019

The 2019 offseason is going to be remembered for its very talented class of restricted free agents and how long it took them to get new contracts. With just over…

Bruins Get Another Bargain With Carlo Deal

Greg Boysen | September 17, 2019

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been a very busy man over the last couple of days. After signing defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a three-year contract worth a total…

NHL Camps Opening with List of Unsigned Free Agents

The Canadian Press | September 10, 2019

P.K. Subban doesn’t want to give advice to all the unsigned young players around the NHL. He just vividly remembers his own experience as a restricted free agent.
Before he signed a short, so-called “bridge” contract, he took some motherly advice.
“My …

Devils GM Doesn’t Care If Zacha Signs with KHL

The Canadian Press | September 9, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero says he is still attempting to sign centre Pavel Zacha amid concerns the former first-round draft pick will play in the Kontinental Hockey League this season.
Peppering his comments with profa…

Hurricanes’ Gardiner “100 Percent and Ready”

Mark Shiver | September 7, 2019

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that they have inked former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner to a four-year deal. The deal will pay him an average annual value (AAV)…

Auston Matthews Content to Stay Out of Marner Contract Talks

The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019

CHICAGO — Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out.
Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ star snagged his big-mone…

Blackhawks Come to Terms With Perlini

Greg Boysen | September 6, 2019

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman got to check off the last item remaining on his offseason to-do list Friday afternoon. The team has announced that they have come to…

Hurricanes Add Gardiner To Talented Defense

Greg Boysen | September 6, 2019

The best defenseman remaining in the pool of unrestricted free agents is now off the board. The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that they have signed Jake Gardiner to a…

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