5/29/15

Hurricanes Sign Drew MacIntyre

The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Drew MacIntyre to a one-year/two-way contract. MacIntyre, 31, has played in six career games for the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a career record of (0-2-0).

5/29/15

Blue Jackets Re-Sign Justin Falk

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman Justin Falk to a one-year/two-way contract. Falk, 26, has played in 147 career games for the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He has two goals, 17 assists, and 19 points in his career.

5/28/15

Blue Jackets Sign Cody Goloubef to a Two-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Cody Goloubef to a two-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season. Goloubef, 25, has played in 53 career games for the Blue Jackets. He has one goal, nine assists, and ten points in his career.

5/28/15

Sharks Name Pete DeBoer as Head Coach

The San Jose Sharks hired Pete DeBoer as their head coach. DeBoer, 46, previously served as the head coach of the Florida Panthers from 2008 until 2011 and the New Jersey Devils from 2011 until 2014. During his time as head coach, he has compiled a record of (217-200-77). In his first season as the head coach of the Devils, he lead the team to the Stanley Cup Finals only to be defeated by the Los Angeles Kings. DeBoer replaces Todd McLellan, who recently was hired by the Edmonton Oilers as their head coach.

5/28/15

Sabres Name Dan Bylsma as Head Coach

The Buffalo Sabres hired Dan Bylsma as their head coach. Bylsma, 44, served as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2009 until 2014. During his time as the Penguins' head coach, Bylsma compiled a record of (252-117-32). He lead the Penguins to six playoff berths and a Stanley Cup championship in 2009. Bylsma replaces Ted Nolan, who was fired after this past season.

5/26/15

Ken Hitchcock to Remain With Blues

The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a one-year contract with head coach Ken Hitchcock to return for his fifth season with the team. Hitchcock, 63, has served as the head coach of the Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and St. Louis Blues. He has a career record of (708-429-88-97). He lead the Stars to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances in 1999 and 2000. The Stars won the Cup in 1999. He has lead the Blues to the playoffs in each of his four seasons as their head coach.

5/25/15

Maple Leafs Sign Sam Carrick

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Sam Carrick to a one-year contract. Carrick, 23, made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs this past season. In 16 games, he registered one goal, one assist, and two points.

5/21/15

Flyers Sign Aaron Palushaj

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Aaron Palushaj. Palushaj, 25, has played in 68 career games for the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, and Carolina Hurricanes. He has registered three goals, 11 assists, and 14 points in his career.

5/20/15

Matt Carle Injured

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Carle left tonight's game against the New York Rangers with an undisclosed injury. He sustained the injury when he was involved in a collision with Rangers' forward Derek Stepan at 9:55 of the first period. Carle, 30, registered four goals, 14 assists, and 18 points in 59 games this season.

5/20/15

Senators Re-Sign Andrew Hammond

The Ottawa Senators re-signed goaltender Andrew Hammond to a three-year contract through the 2017-18 season. The deal is worth $4.05 million. Hammond, 27, compiled a record of (20-1-2) with three shutouts in 24 games this season.

5/20/15

Maple Leafs Name Mike Babcock as Head Coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Mike Babcock as their head coach. Babcock, 52, previously served as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks from 2002-2004 and the Detroit Red Wings from 2005-2015. As a head coach, he has compiled a record of (527-285-19-119). In his first season as head coach of the Ducks, he lead them to the Stanley Cups Finals only to be defeated by the New Jersey Devils. He lead the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, having won the Cup in 2008. The Red Wings will acquire a third-round draft pick in 2015, 2016, or 2017 as compensation.

5/18/15

Oilers Name Todd McLellan as Head Coach

The Edmonton Oilers hired Todd McLellan as their head coach. McLellan, 47, previously served as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks. In seven seasons, he lead the Sharks to a record of (311-163-66) including six trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He is the winningest coach in San Jose Sharks' history. McLellan replaces Todd Nelson, who took over as head coach after Dallas Eakins was fired.

5/18/15

Flyers Name Dave Hakstol as Head Coach

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Dave Hakstol as their head coach. Hakstol, 46, was previously the head coach at the University of North Dakota. He served as their head coach for 11 seasons. He compiled a record of (289-143-43) as their head coach. Hakstol replaces Craig Berube, who was fired last month after two seasons as head coach.

5/16/15

Brian Boyle to Miss Game

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brian Boyle will miss today's game against the New York Rangers with an unspecified injury. He is currently listed as day-to-day. Boyle, 30, registered 15 goals, nine assists, and 24 points in 82 games this season.

5/12/15

Ryan Callahan to Miss Game

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan will miss Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals after he underwent an emergency appendectomy. Callahan, 30, registered 24 goals, 30 assists, and 54 points in 77 games this season.

5/8/15

Michal Rozsival Injured

Chicago Blackhawks' defenseman Michal Rozsival left last night's Game 4 series-clinching win with a lower-body injury. He was injured at 6:37 of the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Wild. Rozsival, 36, registered one goal, 12 assists, and 13 points in 65 games this season.

5/7/15

Predators Sign Marek Mazanec

The Nashville Predators signed goaltender Marek Mazanec to a one-year, two-way contract. If he appears in the NHL, he will make $575,000. Mazanec, 23, has played in 27 career games for the Predators. He has a career record of (8-11-4) with two shutouts.

5/5/15

Andrew Ladd to Undergo Surgery

Winnipeg Jets' forward Andrew Ladd will undergo sports hernia surgery on Friday. Ladd, 29, registered 24 goals, 38 assists, and 62 points in 81 games this season.

5/5/15

Capitals Send Down Nate Schmidt

The Washington Capitals assigned defenseman Nate Schmidt to Hershey of the American Hockey League. Schmidt, 23, registered one goal, three assists, and four points in 39 games this season.

5/5/15

Chris Stewart to Miss Game

Minnesota Wild forward Chris Stewart will miss Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury. He sustained the injury in Game 2 after he was taken down by Blackhawks' defenseman Johnny Oduya and slammed hard into the boards. Stewart, 27, registered 14 goals, 22 assists, and 36 points in 81 games with the Buffalo Sabres and Wild this season.