The Edmonton Oilers have signed Sam Gagner to a 1-year deal for the NHL minimum salary.
Gagner has already had two separate stints with the Oilers in his career. He has been playing with Edmonton’s AHL affiliate in Bakersfield so far this season, registering a goal and 4 assists in 3 games. He had 8 goals and 6 assists in 48 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Liam Foudy on waivers.
Foudy, the Blue Jackets’ 18th overall pick in 2018, hasn’t been able to cement himself a prominent role in their lineup. The 23-year old had 7 goals and 7 assists in 62 games last season.
The Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Devon Toews have reportedly made some progress on a contract extension, reports Elliotte Friedman.
Elliotte Friedman and host Jeff Marek have previously speculated on the 32 Thoughts podcast that a new contract for Toews might be in the range of $7 million per season.
The Canucks have granted permission to Conor Garland to talk to other teams in an attempt to find a trade fit, Elliotte Friedman reports.
Garland was a key part in 2021 trade between the Canucks and Coyotes which sent the Canucks 9th overall pick to Arizona, which the Coyotes used to pick Dylan Guenther. Despite being a high-profile addition, Garland hasn’t lived up to the billing for the Canucks.
The Anaheim Ducks have claimed Ross Johnston off waivers from the Islanders.
Predominantly a fighter, Johnston has played in 60 games for the Islanders over the past three seasons, compiling 2 goals and 8 assists.
The Wild have re-signed Ryan Hartman to a 3-year contract.
Hartman, 29, had 37 points in 59 games for the Wild last season after his breakout season in 2021-22 where he put up 65 points. He was set to be a UFA after the 2023-24 season.
Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed on a new contract.
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed Marcus Foligno to a 4-year contract.