9/30/15

Penguins Release Tom Sestito

The Pittsburgh Penguins released forward Tom Sestito from his professional tryout contract. Sestito, 28, has played in 137 career games for the Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Canucks. He has 10 goals, eight goals, and 18 points in his career.

9/28/15

Avalanche Sign Curtis Glencross to a PTO

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Curtis Glencross to a professional tryout contract. Glencross, 32, has played in 507 career games for the Ducks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flames, and Capitals. He has 134 goals, 141 assists, and 275 points in his career. He was just released from a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday.

9/28/15

Senators Sign Mark Fraser

The Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Mark Fraser to a one-year/two-way contract worth $800,000 at the NHL level. Fraser, 28, has played in 219 career games for the Devils, Maple Leafs, and Oilers. He has four goals, 18 assists, and 22 points in his career.

9/28/15

Blackhawks Release Three

The Chicago Blackhawks released forwards Tomas Kopecky and Daniel Paille and defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky from their professional tryout contracts. Kopecky, 33, has played in 578 career games for the Red Wings, Blackhawks, and Panthers. He has 68 goals, 106 assists, and 174 points in his career. Paille, 31, has played in 570 career games for the Sabres and Bruins. He has 85 goals, 87 assists, and 172 points in his career. Visnovsky, 39, has played in 883 career games for the Kings, Oilers, Ducks, and Islanders. He has 128 goals, 367 assists, and 495 points in his career.

9/27/15

Lightning Release Ray Emery

The Tampa Bay Lightning released goaltender Ray Emery from the professional tryout contract. Emery, 33 tomorrow, has played in 287 career games for the Senators, Flyers, Ducks, and Blackhawks. He has a career record of (145-86-28) with 16 shutouts in his career.

9/27/15

Lightning Claim Kevin Poulin Off Waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed goaltender Kevin Poulin off waivers from the New York Islanders. Poulin, 25, has played in 50 career games for the Islanders. He has a career record of (18-25-3).

9/27/15

Maple Leafs Sign Boyes, Release Glencross, Setoguchi

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Brad Boyes to a one-year contract. Boyes, 33, has played in 762 career games for the Sharks, Bruins, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, and Panthers. He has 203 goals, 278 assists, and 481 points in his career. The Maple Leafs also released forwards Curtis Glencross and Devin Setoguchi from the professional tryout contracts. Glencross, 32, has played in 507 career games for the Ducks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flames, and Capitals. He has 134 goals, 141 assists, and 275 points in his career. Setoguchi, 28, has played in 471 career games for the Sharks, Wild, Jets, and Flames. He has 127 goals, 122 assists, and 249 points in his career.

9/26/15

Blackhawks Extend Brent Seabrook

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Brent Seabrook to an eight-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. The deal is worth $55 million. Seabrook, 30, has played in 763 career games for the Blackhawks. He has 71 goals, 247 assists, and 318 points in his career.

9/25/15

Francis Bouillon Retires

Long-time NHL defenseman Francis Bouillon has retired. Bouillon, 39, played in 776 career games for the Canadiens and Predators. He registered 32 goals, 117 assists, and 149 points in his career.

9/22/15

Avalanche Extend Erik Johnson

The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a seven-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season. The deal is worth an average annual value of $6 million. Johnson, 27, has played in 456 career games for the Blues and Avalanche. He has 48 goals, 145 assists, and 193 points in his career.

9/21/15

Ducks Extend John Gibson

The Anaheim Ducks signed goaltender John Gibson to a three-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Gibson, 22, has played in 26 career games for the Ducks. He has a career record of (16-8-0) with two shutouts.

9/20/15

Coyotes Sign Patrick Dwyer to PTO

The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Patrick Dwyer to a professional tryout contract. Dwyer, 32, has played in 416 career games for the Hurricanes. He has 42 goals, 51 assists, and 93 points in his career.

9/20/15

Ryan Whitney Retires

Long-time NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney has retired. Whitney, 32, played in 481 career games for the Penguins, Ducks, Oilers, and Panthers. He registered 50 goals, 209 assists, and 259 points in his career.

9/20/15

Oilers Extend Oscar Klefbom

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Oscar Klefbom to a seven-year contract through the 2021-22 season. The deal is worth an average annual value of $4 million. Klefbom, 22, has played in 77 career games for the Oilers. He has three goals, 20 assists, and 23 points in his career.

9/20/15

Todd Ewen Dies

Former NHL forward Todd Ewen has died. He was 49. He played in 518 career games for the Blues, Canadiens, Ducks, and Sharks. He registered 36 goals, 40 assists, and 76 points in his career. May he rest in peace.

9/19/15

Islanders Sign Marek Zidlicky

The New York Islanders signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. Zidlicky, 38, has played in 783 career games for the Predators, Wild, Devils, and Red Wings. He has 85 goals, 316 assists, and 401 points in his career.

9/17/15

Devils Sign Two to PTOs

The New Jersey Devils signed forwards Tyler Kennedy and Lee Stempniak to professional tryout contracts. Kennedy, 29, has played in 477 career games for the Penguins, Sharks, and Islanders. He has 86 goals, 113 assists, and 199 points in his career. Stempniak, 32, has played in 708 career games for the Blues, Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Flames, Penguins, Rangers, and Jets. He has 165 goals, 204 assists, and 369 points in his career.

9/17/15

Daniel Carcillo Retires

Former NHL tough guy Daniel Carcillo has retired. Carcillo, 30, played in 429 career games for the Coyotes, Flyers, Blackhawks, Kings, and Rangers. He registered 48 goals, 52 assists, and 100 points in his career.

9/17/15

Maple Leafs Acquire Michael Grabner in Six-Player Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Michael Grabner from the New York Islanders in exchange for forwards Carter Verhaeghe and Taylor Beck, defensemen Tom Nilsson (not pictured) and Matthew Finn, and goaltender Christopher Gibson. Grabner, 27, has played in 317 career games for the Canucks and Islanders. He has 95 goals, 60 assists, and 155 points in his career. Verhaeghe, 20, has yet to appear in an NHL game. Beck, 24, has played in 85 career games for the Predators. He has 11 goals, 12 assists, and 23 points in his career. Nilsson, 22, has yet to appear in an NHL game. Finn, 21, has yet to appear in an NHL game. Gibson, 22, has yet to appear in an NHL game.

9/17/15

Panthers Re-Sign Jonathan Huberdeau

The Florida Panthers re-signed forward Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year contract through the 2016-17 season. The deal is worth $6.5 million. Huberdeau, 22, has played in 196 career games for the Panthers. He has 38 goal, 75 assists, and 113 points in his career.

9/16/15

Devils Sign Jiri Tlusty

The New Jersey Devils signed forward Jiri Tlusty to a one-year contract worth $800,000. Tlusty, 27, has played in 416 career games for the Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, and Jets. He has 87 goals, 86 assists, and 173 points in his career.

9/16/15

Blackhawks Sign Five to PTOs

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defensemen Kyle Cumiskey, Michal Rozsival, and Lubomir Visnovsky and forwards Jake Dowell and Daniel Paille to professional tryout contracts. Cumiskey, 28, has played in 139 career games for the Avalanche and Blackhawks. He has nine goals, 26 assists, and 35 points in his career. Rozsival, 37, has played in 890 career games for the Penguins, Rangers, Coyotes, and Blackhawks. He has 66 goals, 227 assists, and 293 points in his career. Visnovsky, 39, has played in 883 career games for the Kings, Oilers, Ducks, and Islanders. He has 128 goals, 367 assists, and 495 points in his career. Dowell, 30, has played in 157 career games for the Blackhawks, Stars, and Wild. He has 11 goals, 22 assists, and 33 points in his career. Paille, 31, has played in 570 career games for the Sabres and Bruins. He has 85 goals, 87 assists, and 172 points in his career.

9/16/15

Avalanche Sign Two to PTOs

The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Andrej Meszaros and forward Jack Skille to professional tryout contracts. Meszaros, 29, has played in 645 career games for the Senators, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins, and Sabres. He has 63 goals, 175 assists, and 238 points in his career. 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.

9/15/15

Simon Gagne Retires

Long-time NHL forward Simon Gagne has retired. Gagne, 35, played in 822 career games for the Flyers, Lightning, Kings, and Bruins. He registered 291 goals, 310 assists, and 601 points in his career.

9/14/15

Capitals Sign Derek Roy to PTO

The Washington Capitals signed forward Derek Roy to a professional tryout contract. Roy, 32, has played in 738 career games for the Sabres, Stars, Canucks, Blues, Predators, and Oilers. He has 189 goals, 335 assists, and 524 points in his career.

9/13/15

Blackhawks Sign Jan Hejda to PTO

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Jan Hejda to a professional tryout contract. Hejda, 37, has played in 627 career games for the Oilers, Blue Jackets, and Avalanche. He has 25 goals, 110 assists, and 135 points in his career.

9/12/15

Canadiens Sign Tomas Fleischmann to PTO

The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tomas Fleischmann to a professional tryout contract. Fleischmann, 31, has played in 581 career games for the Capitals, Avalanche, Panthers, and Ducks. He has 123 goals, 187 assists, and 310 points in his career.

9/11/15

Blackhawks Re-Sign Marcus Kruger

The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Marcus Kruger to a one-year contract. Kruger, 25, has played in 287 career games for the Blackhawks. He has 28 goals, 56 assists, and 84 points in his career.

9/11/15

Hurricanes Acquire Kris Versteeg in Multi-Player Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired forwards Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordstrom and a third-round draft pick in the 2017 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Dennis Robertson, the negotiating rights to defenseman Jake Massie (not pictured), and a fifth-round draft pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Versteeg, 29, has played in 473 career games for the Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Flyers, and Panthers. He has 116 goals, 159 assists, and 275 points in his career. Nordstrom, 23, has played in 54 career games for the Blackhawks. He has one goal, five assists, and six points in his career. Robertson, 24, has yet to appear in an NHL game. Massie, 18, has also not appeared in an NHL game.

9/11/15

Panthers Sign Martin Havlat to PTO

The Florida Panthers signed forward Martin Havlat to a professional tryout contract. Havlat, 34, has played in 788 career games for the Senators, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, and Devils. He has 241 goals, 352 assists, and 593 points in his career.

9/11/15

Maple Leafs Sign Two to PTOs

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forwards Brad Boyes and Devin Setoguchi to professional tryout contracts. Boyes, 33, has played in 782 career games for the Sharks, Bruins, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, and Panthers. He has 203 goals, 278 assists, and 481 points in his career. Setoguchi, 28, has played in 471 career games for the Sharks, Wild, Jets, and Flames. He has 127 goals, 122 assists, and 249 points in his career.

9/10/15

Flames Re-Sign Micheal Ferland

The Calgary Flames re-signed forward Micheal Ferland to a two-year contract through the 2016-17 season. The deal is worth $1.65 million. Ferland, 23, made his NHL debut with the Flames last season. In 26 games, he registered two goals, three assists, and five points.

9/10/15

Devils Sign David Schlemko

The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman David Schlemko to a one-year contract. The deal is worth $625,000. Schlemko, 28, has played in 231 career games for the Coyotes, Stars, and Flames. He has nine goals, 41 assists, and 50 points in his career.