Pro Hockey Talk

Evgeny Kuznetsov put on waivers to terminate contract ending a rollercoaster NHL career. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate contract

Simon Holmstrom had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the Islanders last season. … [Read more...] about Islanders sign restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract

Jeff Skinner becomes the third player to have his contract bought out by Buffalo over a 13-season playoff drought, joining Ville Leino and Christian Ehrhoff. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract

Patrick Kane is entering his 17th professional season. … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane re-signs with the Detroit Red Wings on a 1-year deal

Brian MacLellan, 65, spent a decade as GM since taking over for George McPhee in 2014. He finished the building of the team that won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title in 2018. … [Read more...] about Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations

Sam Reinhart missed the Florida Panthers’ championship parade. He won’t miss their attempt to defend the title next season. … [Read more...] about Report: Sam Reinhart agrees to 8-year, $69 million deal to stay with Cup champion Panthers

Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency. … [Read more...] about Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers

Buffalo received McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio from the Western Conference champions for 20-year-old center Matthew Savoie. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers

Roslovic is the sixth NHL player the Hurricanes have added this week, with new general manager Eric Tulsky in charge. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal