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DeAngelo returning to Islanders on 2-year deal
The Islanders have re-signed Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract, with multiple reports saying the defenseman is getting $4.5 million per year on his new deal.
ESPN - NHLSources: Caps get Sabres' Tuch, add 8-year deal
The Capitals completed a sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch from the Sabres on Wednesday. Tuch signed an eight-year extension with the Capitals averaging $10.5 million a year, and the Sabres got a third-round draft pick in 2026 and forward David Kampf.
ESPN - NHLSabres sign Benson to 7yr $52.5 million contract
The Sabres have signed Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract after his breakout playoff performance.
ESPN - NHLByram: Been preparing for opportunity like this
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.
ESPN - NHLPanthers acquire gritty Hathaway from Flyers
The Florida Panthers ensured they would not lose any of their grit with A.J. Greer expected to depart in free agency by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade Thursday.
ESPN - NHLAvs continue revamp, trade Nichushkin to Jackets
The Avalanche traded longtime winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday, continuing to reshape their roster after a playoff disappointment.
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