The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Derek Stepan, reports Jackie Spiegel.
Stepan, 31, had a goal and 5 assists in 20 games for the Senators last season.
Stepan brings playoff experience to the Hurricanes, as he’s played 105 playoff games in his career.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year deal.
Tyler Bertuzzi had back surgery earlier this off-season. He had 5 goals and 2 assists in 9 games from the Red Wings last season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Ondrej Kase to a one-year deal.
Kase will be a RFA after this season.
The Bruins have released a statement from David Krejci that says he’s going to return to the Czech Republic to continue his hockey career.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed Zach Werenski to a six-year contract.
Werenski, like the recently-departed Seth Jones, had been rumored to be less than eager to re-sign in Columbus long-term. Perhaps that’s reflected in the price of the contract. Werenski could have walked as a UFA after the 2022-23 season.
The contract covers one RFA year and five UFA years.
The New York Rangers have acquired Ryan Reaves from the Vegas Golden Knights.
Corey Perry has signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, reports Kevin Weekes.
Perry has lost to the Lightning in back-to-back years while being a strong playoff performer with the Stars and Canadiens.
The Dallas Stars are signing Michael Raffl and Jani Hakanpaa, reports Kevin Weekes.