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2024 NHL Draft Signing Tracker

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Just a few weeks out from the 2024 NHL Draft, plenty of picks have already signed their entry-level contracts, paving the way for them to make their North American professional debuts at some point over the next few seasons. Below, you can find which prospects have inked their rookie deals, with our full write-ups linked with the date they signed. For those who haven’t signed, we’ve listed the date on which their exclusive signing rights will expire if not inked to an ELC.

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Last updated 8/6/24, 1:19 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks

1-3: RW Beckett Sennecke / Oshawa Generals (OHL) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
1-23: D Stian Solberg / Vålerenga (Norway) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
2-35: C Lucas Pettersson / MoDo Hockey J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-66: RW Maxim Massé / Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-68: C Ethan Procyszyn / North Bay Battalion (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-79: D Tarin Smith / Everett Silvertips (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-100: C Alexandre Blais / Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-182: RW Austin Burnevik / Madison Capitols (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-214: D Darels Uļjanskis / AIK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Boston Bruins

1-25: C Dean Letourneau / St. Andrew’s College (U18 AAA) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
4-110: D Elliott Groenewold / Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
5-154: C Jonathan Morello / St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
6-186: D Loke Johansson / AIK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Buffalo Sabres

1-14: C Konsta Helenius / Jukurit (Liiga) – SIGNED (July 8, 2024)
2-42: D Adam Kleber / Lincoln Stars (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
3-71: RW Brodie Ziemer / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
4-108: D Luke Osburn / Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2030
4-123: D Simon-Pier Brunet / Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-172: D Patrick Geary / Michigan State (NCAA) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2027
7-204: RW Vasily Zelenov / RB Hockey Juniors (AlpsHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
7-219: G Ryerson Leenders / Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Calgary Flames

1-9: D Zayne Parekh / Saginaw Spirit (OHL) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
1-28: RW Matvei Gridin / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
2-41: LW Andrew Basha / Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
2-62: RW Jacob Battaglia / Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-74: D Henry Mews / Ottawa 67’s (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-84: G Kirill Zarubin / AKM Tula (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
4-106: RW Trevor Hoskin / Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
5-150: C Luke Misa / Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-170: C Hunter Laing / Prince George Cougars (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-177: D Eric Jamieson / Everett Silvertips (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes

2-34: D Dominik Badinka / Malmö Redhawks (SHL) – SIGNED (July 14, 2024)
2-50: LW Nikita Artamonov / Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
3-69: D Noel Fransén / Färjestad BK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
4-124: D Alexander Siryatsky / Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
5-133: LW Oskar Vuollet / Skellefteå AIK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-156: RW Justin Poirier / Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-168: D Timur Kol / Omskie Krylia (VHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
6-184: D Roman Shokhrin / Loko-76 Yaroslavl (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
6-188: LW Fyodor Avramov / Kapitan Stupino (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
7-220: LW Andrei Krutov / Chaika Nizhny Novgorod (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely

Chicago Blackhawks

1-2: D Artyom Levshunov / Michigan State (NCAA) – SIGNED (July 6, 2024)
1-18: C Sacha Boisvert / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
1-27: LW Marek Vanacker / Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) – SIGNED (Aug. 5, 2024)
3-67: C John Mustard / Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
3-72: RW AJ Spellacy / Windsor Spitfires (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-92: RW Jack Pridham / West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
5-138: C Joel Svensson / Växjö Lakers HC J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-163: D Ty Henry / Erie Otters (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Colorado Avalanche

2-38: G Ilya Nabokov / Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
3-76: LW William Zellers / Shattuck St. Mary’s 18U Prep (USHS-Prep) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
4-121: C Jake Fisher / Fargo Force (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
5-132: G Louka Cloutier / Chicago Steel (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
5-137: G Ivan Yunin / Yastreby Omsk U18 (Russia U18) – signing rights held indefinitely
5-161: C Maxmilian Curran / Tri-City Americans (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-185: D Tory Pitner / Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-215: C Christian Humphreys / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
7-217: C Nikita Prishchepov / Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets

1-4: C Cayden Lindstrom / Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
2-36: D Charlie Elick / Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
2-60: G Evan Gardner / Saskatoon Blades (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-86: D Luca Marrelli / Oshawa Generals (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-101: D Tanner Henricks / Lincoln Stars (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
6-165: D Luke Ashton / Langley Rivermen (BCHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028

Dallas Stars

1-29: RW Emil Hemming / TPS (Liiga) – SIGNED (July 15, 2024)
5-158: D Niilopekka Muhonen / KalPa U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
7-222: C William Samuelsson / Södertälje SK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Detroit Red Wings

1-15: RW Michael Brandsegg-Nygård / Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan) – SIGNED (July 11, 2024)
2-47: LW Max Plante / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
3-80: C Ondřej Becher / Prince George Cougars (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-126: G Landon Miller / Soo Greyhounds (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-144: D John Whipple / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
6-176: LW Charlie Forslund / Falu IF J18 (J18 Region) – must sign by June 1, 2028
7-203: LW Austin Baker / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-208: D Fisher Scott / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028

Edmonton Oilers

1-32: RW Sam O’Reilly / London Knights (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
2-64: G Eemil Vinni / JoKP (Mestis) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-160: LW Connor Clattenburg / Flint Firebirds (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-183: D Albin Sundin / Frölunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-192: C Dalyn Wakely / North Bay Battalion (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-196: C William Nicholl / London Knights (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-218: D Bauer Berry / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029

Florida Panthers 

2-58: C Linus Eriksson / Djurgårdens IF (HockeyAllsvenskan) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-97: D Matvei Shuravin / Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
4-129: C Simon Zether / Rögle BK (SHL) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-169: C Stepan Gorbunov / Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
6-193: LW Hunter St. Martin / Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-201: G Denis Gabdrakhmanov / Tyumenski Legion (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely

Los Angeles Kings

1-26: RW Liam Greentree / Windsor Spitfires (OHL) – SIGNED (July 20, 2024)
2-57: G Carter George / Owen Sound Attack (OHL) – SIGNED (July 25, 2024)
6-164: D Jared Woolley / London Knights (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-198: RW James Reeder / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029

Minnesota Wild

1-12: D Zeev Buium / University of Denver (NCAA) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2027
2-45: RW Ryder Ritchie / Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-122: D Aron Kiviharju / HIFK (Liiga) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-140: D Sebastian Soini / KOOVEE (Mestis) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-142: G Chase Wutzke / Red Deer Rebels (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-174: D Stevie Leskovar / Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Montreal Canadiens

1-5: RW Ivan Demidov / SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
1-21: C Michael Hage / Chicago Steel (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
3-70: C Aatos Koivu / TPS U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-78: C Logan Sawyer / Brooks Bandits (BCHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
4-102: D Owen Protz / Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-130: RW Tyler Thorpe / Vancouver Giants (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-134: G Mikus Vecvanags / Tukums (Latvia2) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-166: C Ben Merrill / St. Sebastian’s School (USHS-Prep) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
7-210: RW Makar Khanin / Dynamo St. Petersburg (VHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
7-224: D Rasmus Bergqvist / Skellefteå AIK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Nashville Predators

1-22: C Yegor Surin / Loko Yaroslavl (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
2-55: C Teddy Stiga / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
3-77: D Viggo Gustafsson / HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-87: RW Miguel Marques / Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-94: RW Hiroki Gojsic / Kelowna Rockets (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-99: G Jakub Milota / Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-127: LW Viktor Nörringer / Frölunda HC J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
7-213: C Erik Påhlsson / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028

New Jersey Devils

1-10: D Anton Silayev / Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
2-49: G Mikhail Yegorov / Omaha Lancers (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
3-85: RW Kasper Pikkarainen / TPS U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-91: RW Herman Träff / HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-139: C Max Graham / Kelowna Rockets (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-146: G Veeti Louhivaara / JYP U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-171: C Matyáš Melovský / Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

New York Islanders

1-20: LW Cole Eiserman / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
2-54: D Jesse Pulkkinen / JYP (Liiga) – SIGNED (July 15, 2024)
2-61: C Kamil Bednarik / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
4-115: G Dmitry Gamzin / Zvezda Moskva (VHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
5-147: G Marcus Gidlöf / Leksands IF J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-179: D Xavier Veilleux / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028

New York Rangers

1-30: D EJ Emery / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
4-119: C Raoul Boilard / Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-159: LW Nathan Aspinall / Flint Firebirds (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-191: LW Rico Gredig / HC Davos (NL) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Ottawa Senators

1-7: D Carter Yakemchuk / Calgary Hitmen (WHL) – SIGNED (Aug. 6, 2024)
2-39: D Gabriel Eliasson / HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
4-104: LW Lucas Ellinas / Kitchener Rangers (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-112: LW Javon Moore / Minnetonka High (USHS-MN) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
4-117: LW Blake Montgomery / Lincoln Stars (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
5-136: D Eerik Wallenius / HPK U18 (U18 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Philadelphia Flyers

1-13: C Jett Luchanko / Guelph Storm (OHL) – SIGNED (July 8, 2024)
2-51: C Jack Berglund / Färjestad BK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
2-59: D Spencer Gill / Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-107: C Heikki Ruohonen / Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-148: RW Noah Powell / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
6-173: RW Ilya Pautov / Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
7-205: D Austin Moline / Shattuck St. Mary’s U18 Prep (USHS-Prep) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029

Pittsburgh Penguins

2-44: D Harrison Brunicke / Kamloops Blazers (WHL) – SIGNED (July 18, 2024)
2-46: LW Tanner Howe / Regina Pats (WHL) – SIGNED (July 10, 2024)
4-111: D Chase Pietila / Michigan Tech (NCAA) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2027
6-175: D Joona Väisänen / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-207: C Mac Swanson / Fargo Force (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-223: D Finn Harding / Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

San Jose Sharks

1-1: C Macklin Celebrini / Boston University (NCAA) – SIGNED (July 6, 2024)
1-11: D Sam Dickinson / London Knights (OHL) – SIGNED (July 10, 2024)
2-33: LW Igor Chernyshov / Dynamo Moskva (KHL) – SIGNED (Aug. 1, 2024)
2-53: D Leo Sahlin Wallenius / Växjö Lakers HC J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-82: RW Carson Wetsch / Calgary Hitmen (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-116: G Christian Kirsch / Zug U20 (U20-Elit) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-131: D Colton Roberts / Vancouver Giants (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-143: D Nate Misskey / Victoria Royals (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-194: G Yaroslav Korostelyov / SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely

Seattle Kraken

1-8: C Berkly Catton / Spokane Chiefs (WHL) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
2-40: C Julius Miettinen / Everett Silvertips (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
2-63: C Nathan Villeneuve / Sudbury Wolves (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-73: D Alexis Bernier / Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-88: G Kim Saarinen / HPK U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – SIGNED (July 14, 2024)
4-105: C Ollie Josephson / Red Deer Rebels (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-141: LW Clarke Caswell / Swift Current Broncos (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-202: D Jakub Fibigr / Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

St. Louis Blues

1-16: D Adam Jiříček / HC Plzeň (Czechia) – SIGNED (July 2, 2024)
2-48: D Colin Ralph / Shattuck St. Mary’s 18U Prep (USHS-Prep) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
2-56: D Lukas Fischer / Sarnia Sting (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-81: LW Ondrej Kos / KOOVEE (Mestis) – must sign by June 1, 2028
3-95: C Adam Jecho / Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-113: C Tomas Mrsic / Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-145: D William McIsaac / Spokane Chiefs (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-209: C Antoine Dorion / Québec Remparts (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-211: C Matvei Korotky / SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely

Tampa Bay Lightning

4-118: D Jan Goličič / Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-128: RW Hagen Burrows / Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
5-149: C Joona Saarelainen / KalPa U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-181: C Kaden Pitre / Flint Firebirds (OHL) –  must sign by June 1, 2026
7-195: LW Joe Connor / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-199: LW Noah Steen / Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan) – must sign by June 1, 2028
7-206: G Harrison Meneghin / Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs

1-31: D Ben Danford / Oshawa Generals (OHL) – SIGNED (Aug. 2, 2024)
4-120: D Victor Johansson / Leksands IF J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-151: C Miroslav Holinka / HC Oceláři Třinec U20 (Czechia U20) – must sign by June 1, 2028
5-152: LW Alexander Plesovskikh / Mamonty Yugry (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
5-157: G Timofei Obvintsev / Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
7-200: D Matthew Leahy / Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
7-216: LW Sam McCue / Owen Sound Attack (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-225: D Nathan Mayes / Spokane Chiefs (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Utah Hockey Club

1-6: C Tij Iginla / Kelowna Rockets (WHL) – SIGNED (July 11, 2024)
1-24: C Cole Beaudoin / Barrie Colts (OHL) – SIGNED (July 22, 2024)
2-65: D Will Skahan / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
3-89: D Tomas Lavoie / Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
3-96: D Veeti Väisänen / KooKoo (Liiga) – must sign by June 1, 2028
4-98: D Gregor Biber / Rögle BK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
4-103: C Gabe Smith / Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-135: C Owen Allard / Soo Greyhounds (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-153: D Aleš Čech / BK Mladá Boleslav (Czechia) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-167: C Vojtěch Hradec / BK Mladá Boleslav (Czechia) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-190: D Ludvig Lafton / Färjestad BK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Vancouver Canucks

3-93: RW Melvin Fernström / Örebro HK J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
4-125: C Riley Patterson / Barrie Colts (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-162: RW Anthony Romani / North Bay Battalion (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
6-189: D Parker Alcos / Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-221: D Basile Sansonnens / Gottéron U20 (U20-Elit) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Vegas Golden Knights 

1-19: LW Trevor Connelly / Tri-City Storm (USHL) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
3-83: G Pavel Moysevich / SKA-Neva St. Petersburg (VHL) – signing rights held indefinitely
6-180: LW Trent Swick / Kitchener Rangers (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
7-197: C Lucas Van Vliet / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028

Washington Capitals

1-17: RW Terik Parascak / Prince George Cougars (WHL) – SIGNED (July 5, 2024)
2-43: D Cole Hutson / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2028
2-52: D Leon Muggli / EV Zug (NL) – SIGNED (July 10, 2024)
3-75: LW Ilya Protas / Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) – SIGNED (July 6, 2024)
3-90: LW Ēriks Mateiko / Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
4-114: G Nicholas Kempf / U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP) – must sign by Aug. 15, 2029
6-178: C Petr Sikora / HC Oceláři Třinec U20 (Czechia U20) – must sign by June 1, 2028
7-212: C Miroslav Šatan / HC Slovan Bratislava U20 (Slovakia U20) – must sign by June 1, 2028

Winnipeg Jets

2-37: D Alfons Freij / Växjö Lakers HC J20 (J20 Nationell) – must sign by June 1, 2028
4-109: LW Kevin He / Niagara IceDogs (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026
5-155: C Markus Loponen / Kärpät U20 (U20 SM-sarja) – must sign by June 1, 2028
6-187: C Kieron Walton / Sudbury Wolves (OHL) – must sign by June 1, 2026

Oilers, Senators Swap Xavier Bourgault, Roby Jarventie

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The Senators have already completed one transaction today, signing goaltender Mads Søgaard to a two-year deal, and they’ve now completed a second. They’ve sent left winger Roby Jarventie and their 2025 fourth-round pick to the Oilers in exchange for forward prospects Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson, per announcements from both teams.

“This trade provides us with additional competition and depth at forward,” Senators general manager Steve Staios said in a press release. “Both Xavier and Jake are trending in the right direction with their respective development. With the potential for greater playing opportunity next season, they should both benefit considerably.”

Bourgault, 21, is the big fish in this trade. He was the Oilers’ first-round pick in 2021, taken 22nd overall, a pick acquired from the Wild in a pick swap on draft day that resulted in Minnesota selecting top goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt at 20. Unfortunately, Bourgault hasn’t progressed as hoped and is yet to make his NHL debut.

After wrapping up his junior career with the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes, Bourgault signed his entry-level contract in March 2022 and turned pro the subsequent season. He did okay in his first season on assignment to AHL Bakersfield, finishing 2022-23 with a solid 13 goals, 21 assists and 34 points in 62 games and finishing fourth on the team in scoring. But this past season was unkind to the Quebec native, whose offense was limited to only eight goals and 20 points in 55 games with Bakersfield. He was also held without a point in two playoff games.

Edmonton recently rejuvenated their forward prospect pool in a big way, acquiring 2022 ninth-overall pick Matthew Savoie in a trade with the Sabres earlier this month. That made Bourgault somewhat expendable for a team in the middle of a championship contention window, especially one with their forward corps set for the immediate future.

But with Ottawa, Bourgault should have a much clearer path to his NHL debut. He can play center and right-wing, both of which are positions of need for the Sens – at least in depth roles. He joins a group that includes veterans Noah Gregor and Zack MacEwen as well as up-and-comers Jan Jeník and Zack Ostapchuk that will be competing for roster spots out of camp.

The Sens also added Chiasson in this deal, but he’s far off from seeing NHL ice. The 21-year-old was selected three rounds after Bourgault in 2021 but stayed in juniors for his overage season, meaning he didn’t turn pro until last year. After signing his ELC with Edmonton, Chiasson played just one game with AHL Bakersfield and was instead sent to ECHL Fort Wayne for most of the campaign, where he had nine goals and 20 points in 68 games with a -12 rating.

In exchange for parting ways with a pair of prospects, the Oilers recoup Jarventie, a player that the team’s Bob Stauffer reports they’ve liked for quite some time. Selected 33rd overall by Ottawa in 2020, the 6’2″, 214-lb Finnish winger made his NHL debut last season, recording an assist and a -5 rating in seven games while averaging a paltry 7:31 per night. The 21-year-old has one season remaining on his entry-level contract, which will presumably be spent with Bakersfield.

While he doesn’t have Bourgault’s billing as a first-round pick, Jarventie does have a much better recent track record in the minors. Injuries and roster moves limited him to 22 games with AHL Belleville last season, but he clicked at nearly a point per game with nine goals and 11 assists in 22 contests. He has 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 136 career games with Belleville since arriving in North America in 2021.

BetterHelp 101: Understanding Online Therapy And How To Find Support (Sponsored)

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As society’s knowledge of mental health grows, more treatment opportunities are available to a more significant number of people living with mental health challenges. One such option is online therapy, which allows individuals to receive mental health support from a device with an internet connection from any location.

What Is BetterHelp?

BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that works with a database of over 30,000 counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists from all 50 US states and some countries worldwide. This platform aims to break down barriers that often keep people from seeking help, such as financial burdens, a rural location with limited options for therapy, or a lack of accessibility in one’s area.

Understanding BetterHelp

BetterHelp may work differently than meeting with a traditional therapist. Below are some ways individuals can use online therapy via this service.

Signing Up

Signing up for BetterHelp often takes a few minutes. The initial sign-up process is a questionnaire which asks prospective clients about the following:

  • Reasons for seeking therapy and goals
  • The individual’s diagnosis or mental health challenge
  • Therapist gender preferences
  • Whether they’d like to meet with an LGBTQ+, Black, or Asian therapist
  • Preferences for individual, couples, or teen therapy
  • Gender, age, sexuality (optional), pronouns, and relationship status
  • Spiritual identity
  • Past experience in therapy
  • Intimacy challenges
  • Substance use habits

After filling out the questionnaire, which may take around five to ten minutes, prospective clients will be directed to fill out their name, email, and password. Then, they will be sent to the payment page, where they can choose a plan. After the payment has been processed, it often takes around 48 hours for a therapist to be matched with them.

Payment

BetterHelp plans are charged monthly for four weeks of therapy. The overall monthly cost covers four sessions with the therapist (one per week) and access to all of BetterHelp’s other resources, such as support groups and classes. Cost ranges from $65 to $100 per week, which can be more affordable than traditional therapy.

The match process

Therapists are matched with clients based on the client’s responses to the questionnaire upon signing up. The only limitation is that a therapist must be licensed to practice in the state the client lives in to be able to work with them. Clients can change providers at any time for any reason.

Using the platform

Individuals can log in through the app or website to use the BetterHelp platform. There, they can find their messages with their therapist, a journaling feature, options to schedule appointments, and extra resources. Through the settings section, clients can check their billing information, change their therapist, and edit their profile. Weekly sessions with a therapist can be held via phone, video, or live chat, all through the app or website.

Extra resources

BetterHelp offers resources that might not be offered by in-person providers, such as the following:

  • Weekly support groups
  • Online classes by mental health experts
  • Goal tracking options
  • Journaling and journal prompts
  • Worksheets

All features are included in the platform’s weekly price, so clients can access them without paying extra.

BetterHelp’s outreach

BetterHelp works with the broader community to offer support to non-profit organizations and individuals in need. They have given over 65 million dollars in discounts and financial aid to cover therapy for low-income individuals and donated over 95,000 months of free therapy to communities in need. BetterHelp partners with over 100 non-profit organizations.

Who might benefit from an online therapy platform?

Online therapy is often more flexible and convenient than in-person options. This option might benefit people with a busy schedule, such as parents, full-time workers, and athletes, who may not have the time to commute to an extra appointment. Many of the most evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), are available online.

Is online therapy effective?

Since 2021, four out of ten US adults have used this option. One study reported that over 71% of participants believed it was more effective than face-to-face therapy. Another study found that online therapy often led to increased quality of life for clients with anxiety and depression and was more affordable.

Takeaway

By seeking support online, financial, locational, and accessibility barriers can be removed, allowing more people to receive the support they seek. To get started, consider working with a platform like BetterHelp.

Rangers, Matthew Robertson Agree To Two-Way Deal

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The Rangers have come to terms on a new one-year deal for RFA defender Matthew Robertson, the team announced Monday. It’s a two-way deal, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Robertson, 23, was coming off the final season of his entry-level contract. He’ll stick around in the Big Apple for at least another season while he tries to get what was once a promising development path back on track.

The 2019 second-round pick carries appealing size at 6’4″ and 201 lbs, but the left-shot defender hasn’t yet been able to work his way up to making his NHL debut. He received a handful of call-ups last season as injury insurance but didn’t get into any game action. He’s displayed solid puck-moving ability while on assignment to AHL Hartford, totaling 55 points over 190 games during his three professional campaigns. But like most of his teammates over the past few years, he hasn’t had a standout impact defensively, posting a cumulative -25 rating and never logging anything better than a -7.

With Erik Gustafsson out of the picture from last season’s defense group, there’s a little bit of increased opportunity for depth defenders in the Rangers organization. Robertson will hope to take advantage of that, but he’ll need to jockey for positioning with some more experienced names slated for minor-league action to start the year, such as Connor Mackey and UFA addition Casey Fitzgerald.

Robertson will be an RFA again next summer upon expiry.

Senators Sign Mads Søgaard To Two-Year Deal

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The Senators have agreed with RFA goalie Mads Søgaard on a two-year contract, per a team announcement. It’s a two-way deal in 2024-25 before upgrading to a one-way in 2025-26. It comes in with a $775K cap hit and will pay him $225K in the AHL next season.

Søgaard, 23, made his NHL debut with Ottawa in 2021-22 and has served primarily as their third-string netminder since. The 2019 second-round pick brings his gargantuan 6’7″ frame to the crease, yielding some rather strong numbers on the farm with AHL Belleville last season. He posted a .916 SV% and 2.45 GAA with an 18-9-3 record in 32 appearances, all setting or hovering around career highs.

But while the Dane has shown solid development at the minor league level, he’s yet to succeed with any consistency in his NHL time. Over 24 starts and three relief appearances over the past three seasons, he’s struggled with a .884 SV% and 3.44 GAA, although he’s managed to help keep the Sens in float in front of him nonetheless with a 10-10-3 record. His advanced metrics aren’t pretty, though, as he’s conceded 15.2 goals above the average netminder during his limited run in the Ottawa crease, per Hockey Reference. He particularly struggled in his call-up action this season, limping to a .859 SV% and 4.05 GAA in six appearances with a 1-3-0 record. Søgaard allowed 10.3 goals above expected in just 282 minutes of action, per MoneyPuck, more than backup Anton Forsberg allowed over the course of 30 games.

Sens general manager Steve Staios called this season an “important stepping stone” for Søgaard in the team’s press release, and it’s easy to see why. He won’t start the season on the NHL roster with Forsberg still under contract and Linus Ullmark set to be their new starter after being acquired from the Bruins last month. But he will remain their top call-up option from Belleville should injuries affect either of the two, and they’ll look for him to at least get closer to a league-average save percentage when given a chance.

Søgaard is still under team control for another four seasons. He’ll be an RFA once again when his deal expires in 2026.

KHL’s Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Signs Byron Froese

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July 15: The league confirmed a one-year deal for Froese with Lokomotiv today.

July 13: After predominantly playing at the AHL level for the past several years, it appears that free agent center Byron Froese has decided it’s time to try something different.  Sport-Express’ Mikhail Zizlis reports that the veteran is set to sign a one-year deal with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL.

The 33-year-old spent the last two seasons on a two-way contract with the Golden Knights.  Last season, Froese got into 16 games with Vegas but wasn’t particularly productive, collecting only a single assist while winning nearly 56% of his faceoffs in 10:40 of playing time per game.  He also got into 53 contests with AHL Henderson, notching 13 goals and 18 assists.

Over his 13-year professional career, Froese has played in 141 NHL games between five different teams, recording 20 points.  But in the minors, he has been much more of an impactful scorer, tallying 140 goals and 172 assists in 513 appearances with eight different teams.

Froese could plausibly have opted to play a similar role for the upcoming season, one that saw him play a big role in the minors while being an NHL-capable recall to cover minutes on the fourth line.  But after years of being in that same role, he’ll now head overseas and should be able to play big minutes for the full season.  If things don’t go as well over there as he’s likely hoping for, Froese could easily return to North America for 2025-26 and go back to the role he has had for the last decade, so even with this news, this might not be the last we see of Froese in the NHL.

East Notes: Marchenko, Johnson, Mangiapane

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly talked with restricted free agent forward Kirill Marchenko about both a short-term and long-term contract (as per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).  Marchenko is pushing for a longer-term deal, but with Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell only in his second month on the job, it appears he is doing his due diligence before considering a longer pact with the 23-year-old.

Marchenko just completed his second NHL season and topped 20 goals once again. The former second-round pick posted 21 goals and four assists in his rookie season in 59 games, placing him 10th in Calder Trophy voting. This past season the native of Barnaul, Russia found his passing game as he finished the season with 23 goals and 19 assists in 78 games.

In other Eastern Conference notes:

  • Aaron Portzline of The Athletic writes that the Columbus Blue Jackets have begun negotiations on an extension with youngster Kent Johnson. The Blue Jackets have been busy searching for a new coach and had prioritized that over a Johnson extension as the 21-year-old didn’t have arbitration rights and figured to be a simple contract negotiation after a disappointing season saw him post just six goals and 10 assists in 42 games. Johnson is a former fifth overall pick and will likely be looking for a short-term deal to try and boost his stock before his next deal.
  • Sammi Silber of The Hockey News believes that the Washington Capitals will wait to see how newly acquired forward Andrew Mangiapane fits into the team’s lineup before they make any decisions about his future. The Capitals acquired the 28-year-old from the Calgary Flames on June 27th and is two years removed from a 35-goal season. The Toronto, Ontario native once looked like an emerging goal scorer, but has just 31 goals over the past two seasons.

Snapshots: Blue Jackets, Tavares, Parise

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Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets management will meet in person this week with two potential candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Portzline believes that the two candidates are former Minnesota Wild bench boss Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft, who was fired last season after the Edmonton Oilers got off to a slow start.

Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell has mentioned a third candidate in the mix, but the belief is that they are on hold for right now. Waddell has also said he doesn’t want the coaching search to drag into August, which means a decision is likely in the next couple of weeks. The sides will have to work on the specifics surrounding a contract, as well as potential coaching staff, but the process should be over soon.

In other NHL notes:

  • Frankie Corrado joined TSN SportsCenter to talk about Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. Corrado was asked about Tavares’s next contract, and he believes the Maple Leafs should try and squeeze Tavares on an extension to get it under $6MM annually. Corrado adds that Tavares still puts up points, but he doesn’t drive the play and isn’t a player for whom Toronto can pay a premium. He also adds that Toronto hasn’t won anything with him and could try and use that fact, in combination with Toronto being Tavares’s hometown to keep him at a discount. Tavares is entering the final season of a seven-year $77MM contract and will count $11MM against the cap next season.
  • Zach Parise spoke with Kevin Karius earlier this month on The Kevin Karius Show and discussed his retirement from the NHL. The 39-year-old revealed that he hasn’t officially filed the paperwork to retire but added that he is done playing. Parise signed with the Colorado Avalanche in January and dressed in 30 games, posting five goals and five assists while playing just shy of 13 minutes a game. Parise was a key piece in the first round of the playoffs, posting two goals in five games and filling in for Jonathan Drouin on Colorado’s second line.

Evening Notes: Ceci, Hrkac, Kovalenko

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The Edmonton Oilers will have a market of teams interested in defenseman Cody Ceci, should they want to trade him away, per Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff on Bob Stauffer’s Oilers Now podcast. Seravalli added, “Right (shot) defensemen in that pay range are always in demand. Just go look at the pay range this summer and look at some of the money thrown around. Cody Ceci at that number is probably quite palatable.”

Ceci carries a $3.25MM cap hit through next season, before entering unrestricted free agency next summer, making him a manageable rental on a new team. But it’s hard to imagine Edmonton, who still carries $6.2MM in cap space, will be quick to move Ceci unless they need urgent relief. The 30-year-old defender held firm to his quant role in the middle of Edmonton’s lineup this year, posting five goals and 25 points through 79 regular season games. It was the second-most he’s scored int he last five seasons, though three points shy of his career-high. Nonetheless, Ceci provided the hard, two-line passing and general defensive stoutness to properly back Edmonton’s top lines, even if his performances with the Oilers have been far from exciting. On the open market, Ceci offers the presence of an 11-year vet with 88 career playoff games – just enough to warrant a cheap return.

Other notes from around the league:

  • The Anaheim Ducks have hired former NHL forward Tony Hrkac as their Director of Professional Scouting, shares Derek Lee of The Hockey News. Hrkac has served as a pro scout with the Tampa Bay Lightning since the 2015-16 season, after serving in a variety of coaching roles in Wisconsin. He’ll now take the next step in his managerial career at an apt time, joining the team amid a Mighty Ducks rebrand having played in 140 games as a Mighty Duck during his own career.
  • Dynamic Colorado Avalanche prospect Nikolai Kovalenko has returned to the United States for training after a brief vacation, shares Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now. That news should set Kovalenko up for a full run at the NHL lineup next season, after scoring three points in four AHL games and appearing in two Stanley Cup Playoff games at the end of the season. The 24-year-old became a highly acclaimed prospect with 54 points in 56 games during the 2022-23 KHL season – a performance he followed with 35 points in 42 games. He’ll now look to bring his dynamic scoring ability to the NHL, where fans should get a much clearer picture of his long-term upside.

Kraken Sign Kim Saarinen To Entry-Level Contract

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The Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Kim Saarinen to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will carry an NHL annual average value of $975K. Saarinen notably becomes the first goaltender from the 2024 NHL Draft to sign his first NHL contract. He was the eighth goalie off the board when Seattle took him with the 88th overall pick.

Saarinen spent his draft season bouncing around HPK’s system in Finland. He spent the bulk of the year with their U20 club, where he posted 14 wins and a .917 save percentage across 23 appearances. He carried that production into spot starts at the U18 level – with eight wins and a .945 in nine appearances. It also carried into his first two games in the Liiga, Finland’s highest league, where Saarinen saved 50 out of 55 shots en route to one win and a .909 save percentage.

Saarinen is a distinctly responsible goaltender, excelling at never pushing the bounds of his positioning and always staying square to shooters. He uses his size to take up the net and follows pucks to his pads. With that said, Saarinen is still missing the fine tunings of a true top-flight goaltender, notably needing to improve his aggression and agility in such a big frame. He’ll get plenty of chance to hone those talents now on an NHL deal, joining a goalie room that’s already seen strong development out of Niklas Kokko. The pair will serve as Seattle’s top goaltending prospects moving forward, vying for roles over Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord.

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