Jack Eichel is now being represented by Pat Brisson, reports Elliotte Friedman.
Eichel was previously represented by Peter Fish.
A change in representation is normally a sign a player isn’t happy with the path they are going on. Peter Fish released a statement critical of the Sabres on behalf of Eichel in late July. One has to wonder if this move is indicative of more heat being turned on by the Eichel camp.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed Dillon Dube to a three-year deal.
Dube will have two RFA seasons remaining after this deal is complete. The 23 year old had 11 goals and 11 assists in 51 games last season.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Sean Couturier to a contract extension worth $7.75 million for 8 years.
Couturier was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-22 season. The center will be 37 when this contract expires.
Couturier had 18 goals and 23 assists in 45 games with the Flyers last season.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed star forward Andrei Svechnikov to an eight-year deal worth $7.75 million per season.
The eight-year deal covers four RFA seasons and four UFA seasons for Svechnikov.
The 21 year old winger had 15 goals and 27 assists in 55 games for the Hurricanes last season.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Derick Brassard to a 1-year deal worth $825,000.
Brassard, who turns 34 next month, had 8 goals and 12 assists in 53 games for the Coyotes last season.
Owen Power will be returning to the University of Michigan to play his sophomore season instead of opening the season with the Sabres.
Power was the first overall pick in last month’s draft.
Depending on how the seasons line up, Power could potentially sign his entry level contract after the college season ends and play a few games with Buffalo, burning the first year of his entry-level contract.
Andy Strickland reports that Zdeno Chara is focusing on Eastern Conference teams, and thus the Blues are not in contention for the 6’9″ defenseman.
The Florida Panthers are among the Eastern teams that have been connected to Chara, as well as the Washington Capitals, his 2020-21 team.
The Wild and Kevin Fiala have agreed on a contract.
Fiala’s arbitration hearing was scheduled for tomorrow.
Fiala, 25, had 20 goals and 20 assists in 50 games for the Wild last season. He will be a RFA at the completion of this deal.