The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets are trading a 2026 2nd round pick and receiving defenseman Jordan Harris in return.
Laine is signed though 2025-26 at a cap hit of $8.7 million.
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Capitals sign Jakub Vrana to PTO
The Washington Capitals have signed Jakub Vrana to a try-out for training camp this fall.
Vrana was the Capitals’ 13th overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft and was traded to the Red Wings in 2021 in the trade that sent Anthony Mantha to Washington. Last season, the 28 year old wing split time between the NHL and AHL, putting up 2 goals and 4 assists in 21 games with the St. Louis Blues.
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Penguins acquire Cody Glass
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Cody Glass from the Nashville Predators.
Glass, 25, was the 6th overall pick by the Golden Knights in 2017. Last season, he had 6 goals and 7 assists in 41 games with the Predators.
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Blues offer-sheet Broberg, Holloway
The St. Louis Blues have tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway.
The Oilers have 7 days to match either or both offers. According to Puck Pedia, they are currently over the salary cap with a 21-man roster not including either Broberg or Holloway. There are reports that Evander Kane could start the season on LTIR, which would give some flexibility.
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Kings re-sign Jordan Spence
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed Jordan Spence to a 2-year deal.
Spence, 23, had 2 goals and 22 assists in 71 games with the Kings last season. He will have 2 RFA seasons remaining after this contract is complete.
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Canadiens re-sign Kaiden Guhle
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Kaiden Guhle to a 6-year extension.
Guhle has 1 more season on his entry-level contract, this new extension will kick in for the 2025-26 season.
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Rangers re-sign Ryan Lindgren
The New York Rangers have re-signed Ryan Lindgren to a 1-year contract.
Lindgren will be eligible to be a UFA after the 2024-25 season.
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Canadiens re-sign Arber Xhekaj
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Arber Xhekaj to a 2-year contract.
Xhekaj split last season between the NHL and AHL.