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Erik Cole Signs Ceremonial Contract, Officially Retires

September 20, 2017 at 4:44 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 3 Comments

Though he hasn’t played NHL hockey since the 2014-15 season, Erik Cole never officially retired. Today, after signing a ceremonial contract with the Carolina Hurricanes he’ll hang up his skates for good at the age of 38. Carolina is where it all started for Cole, and he told gathered media he always hoped he could end his career by coming back to the Hurricanes. He’ll now serve as a team ambassador.

Cole was selected by Carolina in the third round of the 1998 draft, and after another pair of seasons at Clarkson University and one in the minor leagues, debuted with the Hurricanes in 2001 and would never look back. In that rookie season, Cole scored 40 points and would finish fifth in Calder trophy voting behind Dany Heatley (the winner), Ilya Kovalchuk, Kristian Huselius and Pavel Datsyuk. He went on to become an integral part of the Carolina team, scoring 30 goals in just 60 games in 2005-06 before completing an incredibly emotional comeback from a serious neck injury to help the team raise the Stanley Cup.

He would never be quite as dominant as he was during that shortened season, but Cole would continue to represent a prototypical power forward in the years to come, scoring 265 goals in his career including a career-high 35 in his one full season in Montreal. In 892 career games he recorded 532 points and 1,192 hits. He played for Carolina, Edmonton, Montreal, Dallas and Detroit during his long career.

2017-18 Primer: New York Islanders

September 20, 2017 at 3:47 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

With the NHL season now just a few weeks away, it’s time to look at what each team has done this summer and what to watch for in the year to come. Today, we focus on the New York Islanders.

Last Season: 41-29-12 record (94 points), fifth in Metropolitan Division (missed playoffs)

Remaining Cap Space: $2.98MM per CapFriendly

Key Newcomers: F Jordan Eberle (trade, Edmonton)

Key Departures: F Ryan Strome (trade, Edmonton), D Travis Hamonic (trade, Calgary), F Mikhail Grabovski (trade, Vegas), G Jean-Francois Berube (expansion, Vegas)

Player To Watch: F Mathew Barzal – Even though it may have seemed like it over the last few years, it’s not every day that a 20-year old player can walk into the NHL and completely change his team’s offensive profile. That’s the kind of impact that Barzal could have on the Islanders though, as he has legitimate superstar upside and could give the team a real weapon outside of the top line. While John Tavares and Eberle could be a dangerous duo this year, and the other good-but-not great forwards like Andrew Ladd, Josh Bailey and Brock Nelson could still have some upside, it’s really Barzal who could make them special.

There is no guarantee he even cracks the club to start the year. Often, 20-year olds are required to spend time in the minor leagues to develop their game. But after giving him a taste of the NHL at the beginning of the season, and watching him dominate the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds—to the tune of 104 points in 57 games—it’s clear that Barzal could handle himself right away.

There would surely be growing pains five-on-five, where Barzal could get beat by bigger, stronger players than he’s used to facing. But with the man advantage (something that looks like it might happen a lot more this year) he could be a game-changer right away. Barzal tallied 39 of his 87 assists on the powerplay last year for Seattle, showing off his patented puck skills while patiently waiting for a lane to open up. He may already be one of the best players in the world at getting pucks through stick traffic, using a feathery touch on his saucer passes.

Even though the Islanders’ season was considered a disappointment, they still recorded 94 points and actually had more wins than the eighth-seeded Toronto Maple Leafs. They ranked 28th in the league in powerplay efficiency last year, scoring on just under 15% of their chances. Improving that number could get them a few more wins, and a seat at the table in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Key Storyline: Even though Barzal and fellow youngster Joshua Ho-Sang are creating some excitement around the team, the most ink (or pixels) will undoubtedly be spilled on the impending free agency of Tavares. We’ve heard about it all summer, how the Islanders’ captain wants to see where the team stands in terms of its building, finances and success before making a long-term decision. There doesn’t seem like there will be any moment of respite from the speculation all season.

Taveras is an NHL superstar through and through, and would easily be the top name in free agency next summer. Should he get that far, he may even rival Connor McDavid as the league’s top paid player, after what would likely be a heated bidding war for his services. Today, as it happens, marks his 27th birthday and already he’s scored 537 points in his NHL career. That ranks ninth in the entire league since that time, trailing at least five future hall of fame players, and several others who would be in consideration. Unlike some of those, who rely on their offensive game to drive their value, Tavares also comes as a bonafide number one center, capable of matching up against anyone at even strength.

It’s overwhelmingly clear that the Islanders will pay anything to retain his services, but it’s not just about his contract. The team will need to have an identity in New York somewhere, and their best hope lies in the Belmont Park location. Proposals will be seen in the near future, but it could take several months before a decision is made. In the meantime, Islanders fans should just enjoy their captain in his prime, each and every night.

Injury Notes: Steen, Fabbri, Vigneault, Parise

September 20, 2017 at 1:41 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 2 Comments

As we mentioned this morning, the St. Louis Blues have suffered another potentially dramatic injury after Alex Steen was ruled out of the rest of training camp with a hand injury. Like Jay Bouwmeester yesterday, Steen will be re-evaluated in three weeks, which likely means the start of the season is out of the question. The veteran forward is a big part of the Blues’ offensive presence, and will be sorely missed.

Since Zach Sanford, one of the potential replacements for Steen in the top-six is already out for several months, the team will have to look elsewhere to fill his two-way role. An interesting option would be Ivan Barbashev, who impressed the Blues’ brass in his 30-game stint last year. Scoring 12 points as a rookie, Barbashev has some of the same versatility that Steen brings and can move in and out of several roles. Still, losing another key player is a tough way to begin any campaign.

There was some good news for the Blues though, as Robby Fabbri is coming along right on schedule from the ACL surgery that ended his 2016-17 prematurely. Head Coach Mike Yeo told reporters, including Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Fabbri has a little bit of pain but nothing to worry about. He was given a couple of extra days before making his preseason debut, but expects to play in four exhibition contests. Fabbri was our “Player To Watch” in the recent St. Louis Primer, and could take a big step forward into stardom this season. The 21-year old has excellent offensive talent, and could very well finish the year among the team leaders in points if he can stay healthy.
The Columbus Blue Jackets made some cuts today from their training camp roster, but will also be without Sam Vigneault for the next four to six weeks through no fault of his own. The young NCAA signing that made his professional debut last year in the AHL broke his finger, and will have to delay the start of his 2017-18 campaign. Vigneault only had an outside shot at cracking the Blue Jackets roster out of camp, but could potentially be an injury call-up during the year should he show the same combination of power and skill that he exhibited at Clarkson University.
Michael Russo of The Athletic caught up with Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher today, who reported that Zach Parise is “skating and progressing daily” after being held out of practice with a back injury. Parise has had issues with his back for years, but it doesn’t seem serious enough to jeopardize much of the season.

Faceoffs, Slashing & Powerplay Opportunities

September 20, 2017 at 11:40 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 8 Comments

The first taste of preseason hockey the last few days has been notable for two things: injuries and penalties. While teams like the St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators have already had their fair share of the former, the league seems intent on increasing the latter. Through 18 preseason games so far (the boxscore for three matches is unavailable on NHL.com) teams are averaging 7.25 powerplay opportunities per game, thanks in part to the crackdown on slashing and faceoff violations.

Though part of that is due to the bigger gap in talent preseason games represent, and the league trying to show off their new stance on enforcing rules that have always technically been part of the game, this number would be monumental should it carry over to the regular season. Powerplay opportunities peaked in the first season after the lockout, when obstruction rules were put into place to speed the game up. In 2005-06, teams were afforded 5.85 powerplays per game. That resulted in some pretty spectacular totals.

In that year, a whopping seven players broke the 100-point mark, with Joe Thornton leading the way with 123. He did it on the back of 54 powerplay points, and each of the rest of the group tallied at least 40 points with the man advantage. Last year, when powerplay opportunities were at an all-time low of 2.99 per team, per game, Niklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals led the entire league with 35 powerplay points.

While no one is expecting the league to suddenly hand out close to 15 powerplays a game, even a moderate increase will have huge effects on the league. If, suddenly players are given two or three more opportunities a game for points, the overall increase in production could have a marked effect on the contracts signed next summer.

As an example, William Nylander led the Toronto Maple Leafs with 26 powerplay points, good for 15th in the entire league. Should that total balloon to 40+ due to no other fact that he was given more opportunities, he’ll likely be looking at an 80-point season, and a huge negotiating boost next summer when he looks to cash in. In seems then, that teams who took advantage of a signing window this offseason may be rewarded in the short term. Though obviously teams will try to use even strength totals as the basis of contracts, agents will use anything they can to try and secure the best deals for their clients.

Enforcing these rules is a good thing for injury, as hopefully we’ll see less incidents like the ones concerning Marc Methot and Johnny Gaudreau this year. But make no mistake, leaning into the idea of more powerplays will have ripples throughout the structure and finances of the game.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images

Vegas Golden Knights “Not Squirming” As Season Approaches

September 20, 2017 at 10:07 am CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic spoke with Vegas Golden Knights’ GM George McPhee to ask him about the impending season and how his team is shaping up. The veteran executive is extremely pleased with how things have turned out so far, and said that there may be as many as eight spots still up for grabs in training camp. The Golden Knights have been the topic of much trade speculation in recent weeks, as they still seem to have too many defenseman to start the year. McPhee won’t be rushed into a move though, and told LeBrun that the team is “not squirming.”

The Golden Knights currently have ten defensemen on one-way contracts, plus Shea Theodore and Jake Bischoff who both could be ready for full-time duty this year. That dozen will have to be reduced by at least three, with only Theodore and Bischoff waiver-exempt. Though the Golden Knights aren’t in much danger of losing an asset—burying a contract like Clayton Stoner’s in the minors has little chance of backfiring—they still could use their position as one of power in the late stages of the preseason. Already clubs are starting to feel the pinch of injuries (just ask St. Louis, who have also lost Alex Steen for the rest of camp) and with solid NHL contributors like Brayden McNabb, Jon Merrill and Colin Miller all dressed in grey and gold, the team could still make moves for future assets.

McPhee also reveals that he’s not against extending some of his pending free agents rather than trading them, though it’s not clear which ones he would consider. Though James Neal and Jon Marchessault may be deserved of contracts, both also carry huge trade value now and throughout the season. Moving them is likely a much better move than extending them, even if the Golden Knights are better than expected this year.

Training Camp Cuts: 09/20/17

September 20, 2017 at 9:13 am CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

Yesterday saw cuts from all around the league come down, with teams sending most of their junior-aged players back to the CHL. Teams will be paring down their rosters up to opening night, when they’ll carry just 23 skaters. Here we’ll keep track of all the days cuts.

Buffalo Sabres

F Vasily Glotov – Shawinigan (QMJHL)
F Brandon Hagel – Red Deer (WHL)
D Vojtech Budik – Prince Albert (WHL)
D Austin Osmanski – Mississauga (OHL)

Colorado Avalanche

F Ty Lewis – Brandon (WHL)
D Gage Ausmas – released from ATO, will attend AHL training camp.
D Nicolas Meloche – San Antonio (AHL)

Columbus Blue Jackets

F Luke Kirwan – Flint (OHL)
F Trent Fox – Mississauga (OHL)
F Justin Brazeau – North Bay (OHL)
D Stephen Desrocher – free agent
D Medric Mercier – free agent
D Nate Billitier – Queen’s University (CIS)

Florida Panthers

F Jonathan Ang – Peterborough (OHL)
F Aleksi Heponiemi – Swift Current (WHL)
D Riley Stillman – Oshawa (OHL)
F Francois Beauchemin – released from ATO, will attend AHL training camp.
F Matt Buckles – released from ATO, will attend AHL training camp.
F Blaine Byron – released from ATO, will attend AHL training camp.
G Evan Cowley – released from ATO, will attend AHL training camp.
F Anthony Greco – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp.
F Ryan Horvat – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp.
D Matt MacKenzie – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp.

Pittsburgh Penguins

F Tom Kostopoulos – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
F Ryan Haggerty – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
F Reid Gardiner – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
F Gage Quinney – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
D Dylan Zink – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
D Jeff Taylor – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
G Sean Maguire – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
F Jordan Bellerive – Lethbridge (WHL)

Tampa Bay Lightning

F Kevin Hancock – Owen Sound (OHL)
F Alexey Lipanov – Barrie (OHL)
F Christopher Paquette – Peterborough (OHL)
F Taylor Raddysh – Erie (OHL)
D Oleg Sosunov – Moose Jaw (WHL)
G Joseph Raaymakers – Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

Washington Capitals

F Kevin Elgestel – HC Vita Hasten (Sweden)

Salary Cap Deep Dive: Chicago Blackhawks

September 19, 2017 at 9:03 pm CDT | by natebrown Leave a Comment

Navigating the Salary Cap is probably one of the more important tasks for any general manager to have. Teams that can avert total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t see struggles and front office changes.

PHR will look at every NHL team and give a thorough look at their cap situation heading into the 2017-18 season. This will focus more on those players who are integral parts of the roster versus those who may find themselves shuttling between the AHL and NHL. All cap figures are courtesy of CapFriendly.

Chicago Blackhawks

Current Cap Hit: $75,034,795 (over the $75MM Upper Limit)

Entry-Level Contracts

RW Ryan Hartman (one-year remaining, $863K)
C Nick Schmaltz (two-years remaining, $925K)
C Vinnie Hinostroza (one-year remaining, $718K)
D Gustav Forsling (two-years remaining, $872.5K)
D Ville Pokka (one-year remaining, $650K)

Schmaltz is a lock for the roster along with Hartman but Hinostroza depending, on the play of a number of players, could find himself in Rockford to start the season. A strong training camp could give him a chance to usurp a few veterans on a PTO while also grabbing a spot away from the likes of a Tomas Jurco, Jordin Tootoo or Lance Bouma. Forsling will most likely spend the bulk of the season in Rockford, barring major injury or a lack of production from one of the veterans. Pokka will vie with Forsling for a spot, but many expect Cody Franson to have the upper hand when it comes to defensemen making the team, leaving the two youngsters as either a healthy scratch, or starting in Rockford.

One Year Remaining, Non-Entry-Level

F Lance Bouma ($1M, UFA)
RW Patrick Sharp ($800K, UFA)
LW/RW Tomas Jurco (800K, RFA)
RW/LW Tommy Wingels ($750K, UFA)
RW Jordin Tootoo ($700K, UFA)
D Michal Kempny ($900K, UFA)
D Michal Rozsival ($650K, UFA)

It’s an interesting list of players with one-year deals, but Sharp, who is back for a second go-around with the Hawks, could find himself shuffled between the top and bottom six on any given day. Expect Sharp to be the player who takes a similar approach to the now retired Brian Campbell: a reunion in Chicago that could be extended yearly based on his body holding out and production remaining consistent. Sharp spent the last two seasons playing in pain, but after hip surgery, he now feels better. If this rejuvinates him, he could be a bargain deal.

This is dependent on a number of factors, namely, which young kids could see rotation within the lines. Jurco is an acclamation project, a castoff from the Red Wings who could play a big role should he live up to the once-upon-a-time expectations he promised. Wingels, Rozsival and Tootoo are most likely playing out a contract in Chicago while Kempny is playing for a longer term deal. Bouma is most likely a one-and-done in Chicago, but if he can recapture the scoring touch he had two seasons ago in Calgary, he could be a Panik-like revelation and earn some extra years in the Windy City.

Two Years Remaining

RW Richard Panik ($2.8M, UFA)
C Tanner Kero ($750K, RFA)
G Anton Forsberg ($750K, RFA)
G Jean-Francois Berube ($700K, UFA)

Panik received a very cap-friendly hit for a player who found a niche in Chicago, netting 44 points (22-22) in a career year. Kero filled in nicely during a slew of injuries, planting himself as a dependable third line center on a very economically friendly deal. Forsberg and Berube will both have chances to rotate in as backups.

Three Years Remaining

G Corey Crawford ($6M, UFA)

Crawford may be over 30 but he continues to be a dependable and often game-stealing force in the net for Chicago. Though the Hawks blue line is older, Crawford hasn’t shown signs of true regression, as his numbers held steady during a season when Chicago wasn’t nearly as defensively dominant.

Four Or More Years Remaining

Patrick Kane ($10.4M, Runs through 2022-23)
Jonathan Toews ($10.4M, Runs through 2022-23)
Brandon Saad ($6M, Runs through 2020-21)
Artem Anisimov ($4.5M Runs through 2020-21)
Duncan Keith ($5.5M Runs through 2022-23)
Brent Seabrook ($6.85M Runs through 2023-24)
Connor Murphy ($3.85M Runs through 2021-22)
Marian Hossa ($5.28M Runs through 2020-21)

The bulk of Chicago’s salaries are long-term and while some appeared to be wise deals (Kane and Toews) others threaten to be an albatross for many years to come (Seabrook). Hossa’s contract is another one that remains to be seen, as his allergy-related retirement could push the Slovak’s contract onto the LTIR, giving the Hawks some needed breathing room. This hardly solves matters, as it will still limit them from adding any major players since they’ll still be butted up to the Cap limit. The Saad-Panarin deal back in June flipped players with identical dollar amounts but Saad is inked to a longer term. Murphy is a solid defenseman who should only get better with time, especially being surrounded by leaders and talents like Keith, and Seabrook. Finally, the acquisition of Saad will give the front office and fans a litmus test on the Captain. Dogged for “disappearing” in the playoffs and not posting better numbers in the regular season, Saad will be another two-way presence that will ease some of the stress off of Toews’ on-ice assignments. An uptick in production should quiet those who believe Toews is regressing with a very expensive contract.

Still to Sign

None

Looking Ahead

Some say the Blackhawks window is closing, but much of the same was said about the Penguins, who are now coming off consecutive Stanley Cup victories. The key for the Hawks will be health as they certainly don’t have the flexibility to add much in the way of salary.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Red Wings Notes: Rebuilding, LCA, Parenteau, Athanasiou

September 19, 2017 at 7:24 pm CDT | by natebrown Leave a Comment

After 25 years of sustained success where the team didn’t miss the playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings are entering a new phase of reality—and it will be painful writes the Athletic’s Corey Pronman. There is an entire generation of Detroit fans who didn’t know the playoffs without the Red Wings in them, but that will become a harsh truth as Detroit attempts to restock a steady–but hardly elite cupboard of talent. Pronman identifies Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha, and Andreas Athanasiou as the pillars of hope for Detroit, but they are hardly the likes of Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov or Nicklas Lidstrom, players the Red Wings rode into Stanley Cup glory two decades ago. Pronman continues, writing that it’s not a knock on the players but instead, shows just how hard it is to win consistently in the NHL. Additionally, he reminds Wings fans looking for a full teardown that there is only a 25% chance that tanking will garner a #1 pick–which may not even pan out. Regardless of the path they take, Detroit is surely in for bumpy times ahead.

The Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. James quotes Wings coach Jeff Blashill calling the new Little Caesars Arena the “Ritz Carlton” of hockey arenas. After years of playing at the hastily constructed and outdated Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings step into a state of the art facility that houses a practice rink and mammoth 25,000 square foot locker room.
St. James also writes that P.A. Parenteau, who signed a PTO with the Red Wings has the best chance of getting a permanent spot by boosting the Red Wings powerplay. Last season, Detroit was dreadful with the man advantage and Parenteau has made a career of potting powerplay goals and it may be a perfect match for both the Wings and the nine-year veteran.
The Red Wings are “standing firm” on their contract offer to forward Andreas Athanasiou, putting a two-year, $3.8M deal on the table. TSN’s Bob McKenzie cited progress between the camps and TSN reported that general manager Ken Holland expects to make a move in order to get cap compliant.

2017-18 Primer: New York Rangers

September 19, 2017 at 6:06 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

With the NHL season now less than a month away, it’s time to look at what each team has done this summer and what to watch for in the year to come. Today, we focus on the New York Rangers.

Last Season: 48-28-6 record (102 points), fourth in Metropolitan Division (lost to Ottawa in second round)

Remaining Cap Space: $3.05MM per CapFriendly

Key Newcomers: D Kevin Shattenkirk (free agency, Washington), F David Desharnais (free agency, Edmonton), D Anthony DeAngelo (trade, Arizona), G Ondrej Pavelec (free agency, Winnipeg), D Alexei Bereglazov (free agency, KHL)

Key Departures: D Dan Girardi (buyout), D Kevin Klein (retirement/Europe), F Derek Stepan (trade, Arizona), G Antti Raanta (trade, Arizona), F Oscar Lindberg (expansion, Vegas), F Brandon Pirri (PTO, Florida),

Player To Watch: D Kevin Shattenkirk – As much as rookies Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil are drawing a lot of the press this preseason, the biggest key to the Rangers offseason remains Shattenkirk. The former St. Louis Blues powerplay specialist was extremely sought after before going to Washington, where some of the weaker spots of his game were exposed. Shattenkirk remains a near-elite offensive defenseman, but will need to be more than just a second-pair guy in New York.

Ryan McDonagh will obviously still be the rock on the Rangers’ blueline, but with several question marks behind him—even though the front office and head coach Alain Vigneault seems determined to add some more mobility and youth there, getting rid of Girardi and forcing Marc Staal to compete for a roster spot—Shattenkirk was paid $6.65MM per season to be their #2. He’ll have to skate against some of the opponent’s best players, and do more than he showed in the playoffs with Washington.

Key Storyline: The Rangers had one of the best records in the NHL last season, but still finished just fourth in the Metropolitan division. Even if Washington takes a step backwards like many are predicting, the Metro is still a meat grinder. Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the class of the Eastern Conference, while the Hurricanes, Devils and Islanders could easily all take big steps forward.

The Rangers have been competitive for some time now, making the playoffs in 12 out of the last 13 seasons but a certain era may be coming close to an end. Henrik Lundqvist will turn 36 this season, and saw his play take a slight step backwards last year. With Raanta no longer in town, there isn’t a clear succession plan should Lundqvist falter. Pavelec has shown the ability to start in short spurts before, but shouldn’t be relied upon for Stanley Cup contention.

Even if their window is closing slightly, this is still an extremely talented team. With a group of core forwards and a relatively overhauled defense, no one would be surprised if they made it deep in the playoffs once again.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images

Training Camp Cuts: 09/19/17

September 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

After many teams opened their preseason schedule last night, there will continue to be training camp cuts this week. Teams will be paring down their rosters up to opening night, when they’ll carry just 23 skaters. Here we’ll keep track of all the days cuts.

Calgary Flames

F Brett Findlay – Stockton (AHL)
F Rod Pelley – Stockton (AHL)
F Hunter Smith – Stockton (AHL)
D Kayle Doetzel – Stockton (AHL)
D Oleg Yevenko – Stockton (AHL)
G Mason McDonald – Stockton (AHL)
F Sam Dove-McFalls – Saint John (QMJHL)
F Zach Fischer – Medicine Hat (WHL)
F Glenn Gawdin – Swift Current (WHL)
F Ben Hawerchuk – Barrie (OHL)
F Brad Morrison – Vancouver (WHL)
F Matthew Phillips – Victoria (WHL)
F Mark Rassell – Medicine Hat (WHL)
F Adam Ruzicka – Sarnia (OHL)
D Tyson Helgesen – Spokane (WHL)
G Nick Schneider – Calgary (WHL)
F Joel Lowry – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp
D Daniel Maggio – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp
D Dylan Olsen – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp
D Sam Ruopp – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp
D Cliff Watson – released from PTO, will attend AHL training camp

Dallas Stars

F Shaw Boomhower – Missisauga (OHL)
F Zach Roberts – Owen Sound (OHL)
F Tomas Soustal – Kelowna (WHL)
F Cole Tymkin – London (OHL)
F Brett Davis – Kootenay (WHL)
F Jason Robertson – Kingston (OHL)
D Ondrej Vala – Kamloops (WHL)

Detroit Red Wings

F Givani Smith – Guelph (OHL)

New Jersey Devils

F Nikita Popugaev – Prince George (WHL)
F Marian Studenic – Hamilton (OHL)
F Nicolas Guay – Drummondville (QMJHL)
D Jocktan Chainey – Halifax (QMJHL)
D Colby Sissons – Swift Current (WHL)
G Evan Cormier – Saginaw (OHL)

New York Rangers

F Robin Kovacs – Hartford (AHL)
F Adam Chapie – Hartford (AHL)
D Brenden Kotyk – Hartford (AHL)
F Tim Gettinger – Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
F Ty Ronning – Vancouver (WHL)

Ottawa Senators

F Pius Suter – Zurich (NLA)

Vancouver Canucks

F Kole Lind – Kelowna (WHL)
F Jonah Gadjovich – Owen Sound (OHL)
D Matt Brassard – Oshawa (OHL)
D Cole Candella – Hamilton (OHL)
D Dylan Plouffe – Vancouver (WHL)
G Michael DiPietro – Windsor (OHL)

Vegas Golden Knights

D Scooter Vaughn – released from PTO
D Nikolas Brouillard – released from PTO
F Alex Barre-Boulet – Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)
F Ben Jones – Niagara (OHL)
F Patrick Bajkov – Everett (WHL)
F Jayden Halbgewachs – Moose Jaw (WHL)
D Keoni Texeira – Portland (WHL)
D Will Warm – Edmonton (WHL)
G Jiri Patera – Ceder Rapids (USHL)
G Dylan Ferguson – Kamloops (WHL)

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