10/6/15

Avalanche Sign Jack Skille

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Jack Skille to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed. Skille, 28, has played in 239 career games for the Blackhawks, Panthers, and Blue Jackets. He has 30 goals, 31 assists, and 61 points in his career.

10/6/15

Maple Leafs Claim Frankie Corrado Off Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed defenseman Frankie Corrado off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. Corrado, 22, has played in 28 career games for the Canucks. He has two goals, no assists, and two points in his career.

10/6/15

Canadiens Claim Paul Byron Off Waivers

The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Paul Byron off waivers from the Calgary Flames. Byron, 26, has played in 138 career games for the Sabres and Flames. He has 17 goals, 31 assists, and 48 points in his career.

10/6/15

Mike Weaver Retires

Long-time NHL defenseman Mike Weaver has retired. Weaver, 37, played in 633 career games for the Thrashers, Kings, Canucks, Blues, Panthers, and Canadiens. He registered eight goals, 89 assists, and 97 points in his career.

10/6/15

Avalanche Release Curtis Glencross

The Colorado Avalanche released forward Curtis Glencross from his professional tryout contract. Glencross, 32, has played in 507 career games for the Duck, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flames, and Capitals. He has 134 goals, 141 assists, and 275 points in his career. During the preseason, he was signed to professional tryout contracts by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche. He was subsequently released from both.

10/6/15

Blues Sign Scottie Upshall

The St. Louis Blues signed forward Scottie Upshall to a one-year/two-way contract. Financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed. Upshall, 31, has played in 553 career games for the Predators, Flyers, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, and Panthers. He has 115 goals, 119 assists, and 234 points in his career.

10/6/15

Raffi Torres Suspended

San Jose Sharks' forward Raffi Torres has been suspended for 41 games due to an illegal check to the head of Anaheim Ducks' forward Jakob Silfverberg. The incident occurred at 12:45 of the first period in a preseason game between the Sharks and Ducks on October 3. Torres received a match penalty as a result. He will forfeit $440,860.29. Torres, 33, has played in 635 career games for the Islanders, Oilers, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Canucks, Coyotes, and Sharks. He has 137 goals, 123 assists, and 260 points in his career.