Tag: Free Agency

The Nashville Predators Sign Forward Matt Duchene

Photo taken from NHL.com The Nashville Predators announced today that they have signed forward Matt Duchene to a seven-year contract worth $56 million ($8 million AAV). Duchene, who primarily plays center, had 31 goals and 39 assists in 73 games played this season. He added five goals and five assists in ten playoff games. He … Continue reading The Nashville Predators Sign Forward Matt Duchene →

The Bruins Sign Forward Brett Ritchie

Welcome to Boston, Brett! Photo taken from NHL.com. The Bruins announced today that they have signed forward Brett Ritchie to a one-year contract worth $1 million. Ritchie, 26, is a right-wing who recorded four goals and two assists in 53 games for the Dallas Stars last season. He also played in one playoff game for … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Forward Brett Ritchie →

The Bruins Sign Connor Clifton to a Contract Extension

More Cliffy Hockey, folks! Photo taken from NHL.com The Bruins announced today that they have signed defenseman Connor Clifton to a three-year contract extension worth $3 million ($1 million AAV). Clifton, 24, burst onto the scene last year for the Bruins when the blue line was decimated by injuries early in the year. He appeared … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Connor Clifton to a Contract Extension →

The Bruins Sign Goaltender Maxime Lagace

Welcome to Boston, Max! Photo taken from NHL.com. The Bruins announced today that they have signed goaltender Maxime Lagace to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level. Signed by the Vegas Golden Knights as an undrafted free agent before the start of the 2017-18 season, Lagace, 26, appeared in only one game … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Goaltender Maxime Lagace →

Other Potential Moves For the Bruins This Offseason

Photo taken from NHL.com The Bruins are coming off a run to the Cup Final that ended badly, to say the least (but let’s not get into that). They are fortunate in that their biggest players that need new contracts this offseason are all restricted free agents. However, after resigning all those players, the Bruins … Continue reading Other Potential Moves For the Bruins This Offseason →

What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs?

All photos taken from NHL.com The Bruins only have three unrestricted free agents this offseason, which is good news considering they have to resign restricted free agents Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Danton Heinen. Potentially hitting the open market from the Bruins July 1st are UFAs Noel Acciari, Steven Kampfer, and Marcus Johannson. Here’s what … Continue reading What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs? →

Penguins Resign Two Defensemen

Zach Czuczman (left) and Zach Trotman (right) sign two year deals. (photo from Penguins twitter) Yesterday, Pittsburgh resigned defenseman Zach Trotman and defenseman Zach Czuczman to two year, two way contracts with an AAV of $700,000. These signing take care of two minor UFAs that the Penguins still need to be sign.  At 28 years … Continue reading Penguins Resign Two Defensemen →

The Bruins Sign Steven Kampfer to a Two-Year Extension

Kampfer celebrating his first playoff goal. Photo taken from NHL.com The Bruins signed defenseman Steven Kampfer to a two-year contract yesterday worth $1.6 million dollars, which means it will carry a cap hit of $800,000 per season. Kampfer played well in his role as an extra defenseman last season, playing in 35 games and recording … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Steven Kampfer to a Two-Year Extension →