8/28/15

Stars Extend Cody Eakin

The Dallas Stars signed forward Cody Eakin to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. The deal is worth an average annual value of $3.85 million. Eakin, 24, has played in 237 career games for the Capitals and Stars. He has 46 goals, 61 assists, and 107 points in his career.

8/28/15

Kings Sign Peter Budaj to PTO

The Los Angeles Kings signed goaltender Peter Budaj to a professional tryout contract. Budaj, 32, has played in 296 career games for the Avalanche and Canadiens. He has a career record of (124-107-36) with 11 shutouts. He has not appeared in an NHL game since the 2013-14 season.

8/28/15

Al Arbour Dies

Hall of Fame NHL head coach Al Arbour has died. He was 82. As a player, he played in 626 career games for the Red Wings, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Blues. He registered 12 goals, 58 assists, and 70 points in his career. He served as the head coach for the Blues from 1970-1973 and the Islanders from 1973-1986 and 1988-1994. He also coached the Islanders in one game in the 2007-08 season. He compiled a record of (782-577-223) and he led the Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. May he rest in peace.

8/27/15

Hurricanes Extend Elias Lindholm

The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Elias Lindholm to a two-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. The deal is worth $5.4 million. Lindholm, 20, has played in 139 career games for the Hurricanes. He has 26 goals, 34 assists, and 60 points in his career.

8/27/15

Blues Sign Gomez, Hayes to PTOs

The St. Louis Blues signed forwards Scott Gomez and Eriah Hayes to professional tryout contracts. Gomez, 35, has played in 1,045 career games for the Devils, Rangers, Canadiens, Sharks, and Panthers. He has 180 goals, 567 assists, and 747 points in his career. Hayes, 27, has played in 19 career games for the Sharks. He has one goal, no assists, and one point in his career.

8/26/15

Canucks Sign Adam Cracknell

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Adam Cracknell to a one-year/two-way contract worth $575,000. Cracknell, 30, has played in 82 career games for the Blues and Blue Jackets. He has six goals, 11 assists, and 17 points in his career.

8/26/15

Penguins Sign Tom Sestito to PTO

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tom Sestito to a professional tryout contract. Sestito, 27, has played in 137 career games for the Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Canucks. He has 10 goals, eight assists, and 18 points in his career.

8/26/15

Ron Maki Dies

Former NHL forward Ron "Chico" Maki has died. He was 76. He played in 841 career games for the Chicago Blackhawks. He registered 143 goals, 293 assists, and 436 points in his career. May he rest in peace.

8/25/15

Flames Extend Mark Giordano

The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Mark Giordano to a six-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. The deal is worth an average annual value of $6.75 million. Giordano, 31, has played in 510 career games for the Flames. He has 66 goals, 179 assists, and 245 points in his career.

8/23/15

Kings Sign Christian Ehrhoff

The Los Angeles Kings signed defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed. Ehrhoff, 33, has played in 741 career games for the Sharks, Canucks, Sabres, and Penguins. He has 72 goals, 255 assists, and 327 points in his career.

8/21/15

Darryl Sydor Arrested

Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor was arrested last night on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was released from jail this afternoon and his bail was set at $12,000. Sydor, 43, played in 1,291 career games for the Kings, Stars, Blue Jackets, Lightning, Penguins, and Blues. He registered 98 goals, 409 assists, and 507 points in his career.

8/17/15

Ducks Sign Mike Santorelli

The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Mike Santorelli to a one-year contract worth $875,000. Santorelli, 29, has played in 336 career games for the Predators, Panthers, Jets, Canucks, and Maple Leafs. He has 55 goals, 65 assists, and 120 points in his career.

8/17/15

Daniel Briere Retires

Long-time NHL forward Daniel Briere has retired. Briere, 37, played in 973 career games for the Coyotes, Sabres, Flyers, Canadiens, and Avalanche. He registered 307 goals, 389 assists, and 696 points in his career.

8/14/15

Ducks Re-Sign Carl Hagelin

The Anaheim Ducks re-signed forward Carl Hagelin to a four-year contract through the 2018-19 season. The deal is worth $16 million. Hagelin, 26, has played in 266 career games for the Rangers. He has 58 goals, 72 assists, and 130 points in his career. He was acquired in a trade with the Rangers this summer.

8/14/15

Penguins Sign Sergei Gonchar to PTO

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a professional tryout contact. Gonchar, 41, has played in 1,301 career games for the Capitals, Bruins, Penguins, Senators, Stars, and Canadiens. He has 220 goals, 591 assists, and 811 points in his career.

8/13/15

Sami Salo Retires

Long-time NHL defenseman Sami Salo has retired. Salo, 40, played in 878 career games for the Senators, Canucks, and Lightning. He registered 99 goals, 240 assists, and 339 points in his career.

8/12/15

Islanders Re-Sign Kevin Poulin

The New York Islanders re-signed goaltender Kevin Poulin to a one-year/two-way contract. Poulin, 25, has played in 50 career games for the Islanders. He has a career record of (18-25-3).

8/10/15

Rangers Sign Jarret Stoll

The New York Rangers signed forward Jarret Stoll to a one-year contract worth $800,000. Stoll, 33, has played in 792 career games for the Oilers and Kings. He has 140 goals, 239 assists, and 379 points in his career.

8/9/15

Gus Mortson Dies

Former NHL defenseman Gus Mortson has died. He was 90 years old. He played in 797 career games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings. He registered 46 goals, 152 assists, and 198 points in his 13-year career. May he rest in peace.

8/8/15

Flyers Sign Chris Porter

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Chris Porter to a one-year/two-way contract. Porter, 31, has played in 173 career games for the Blues. He has 11 goals, 16 assists, and 27 points in his career.

8/7/15

Ducks Re-Sign Jakob Silfverberg

The Anaheim Ducks re-signed forward Jakob Silfverberg to a four-year contract through the 2018-19 season. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Silfverberg, 24, has played in 181 career games for the Senators and Ducks. He has 33 goals, 48 assists, and 81 points in his career.

8/6/15

Penguins Sign Matt Cullen

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Matt Cullen to a one-year contract worth $800,000. Cullen, 38, has played in 1,212 career games for the Ducks, Panthers, Hurricanes, Rangers, Senators, Wild, and Predators. He has 219 goals, 407 assists, and 626 points in his career.

8/6/15

Coyotes Re-Sign Brandon Gormley

The Arizona Coyotes re-signed defenseman Brandon Gormley to a one-year/two-way contract. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Gormley, 23, has played in 32 career games for the Coyotes. He has two goals, two assists, and four points in his career.

8/5/15

Canucks Extend Brandon Sutter

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Brandon Sutter to a five-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. The deal is worth $21.875 million. Sutter, 26, has played in 495 career games for the Hurricanes and Penguins. He has 98 goals, 87 assists, and 185 points in his career. He was recently acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

8/3/15

Four Inducted Into US Hockey Hall of Fame

Chris Drury, Mathieu Schneider, Angela Ruggiero, and Ron DeGregorio will be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Their enshrinement will take place in Boston on December 17. Drury, 38, played in 892 career games for the Avalanche, Flames, Sabres, and Rangers. He had 255 goals, 360 assists, and 615 points in his career. Schneider, 46, played in 1,289 career games for the Canadiens, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Kings, Red Wings, Ducks, Thrashers, Canucks, and Coyotes. He had 223 goals, 520 assists, and 743 points in his career. Ruggiero, 35, participated in four Olympic Games. She won two silver medals and one bronze medal during these games. She will also be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame later this year. DeGregorio has served as the president of USA Hockey for the past 12 years and has been involved in hockey for at least 40 years. Congratulations to these four individuals on their induction!

8/3/15

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Jonathan Bernier

The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed goaltender Jonathan Bernier to a two-year contract through the 2016-17 season. The deal is worth an average annual value of $4.15 million. Bernier, 26, has played in 175 career games for the Kings and Maple Leafs. He has a career record of (76-67-20) with nine shutouts in his career.