2025 NHL Off Season Thread

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Bruins Sign Big Defenseman To Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins have made a notable move, as the Original Six club has signed defenseman Mason Lohrei to a two-year, $6.4 million contract extension. Starting next season, the 6-foot-5 defenseman will carry a $3.2 million cap hit.

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Islanders won't be trading No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL Draft, GM says | NHL.com

Darche intends to keep top selection, won't divulge if New York has decided on Schaefer

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Sabres could trade No. 9 pick in 2025 NHL Draft, GM says | NHL.com

Adams has 'zero hesitation' moving selection in order to improve current roster

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Josh Doan traded to Buffalo

 

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NHL and the players' union have discussed going to an 84-game season in CBA talks, AP source says

Moving to an 84-game regular season from 82 is one of the topics that has been discussed in collective bargaining talks between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...

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Minnesota Wild Trade Freddy Gaudreau To Seattle For A Draft Pick

ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild have traded center Freddy Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth round draft pick.

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Oilers trade Evander Kane to Vancouver 1 week after losing Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that they will receive a 2024 fourth-rounder in exchange for Evander Kane.

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Benn signs 1-year, $1 million contract to remain with Stars | NHL.com

35-year-old Dallas captain is 2nd in games, goals, points in franchise history

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Marner likely to test free agency, Maple Leafs GM says | NHL.com

28-year-old forward has played all 9 seasons for Toronto, was 5th in NHL in points in 2024-25

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Kane ‘really excited’ for fresh start with hometown Canucks after trade from Oilers | NHL.com

33-year-old forward healthy, ready to contribute after missing regular season with sports hernia, knee injuries

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Giroux signs 1-year contract to remain with Senators | NHL.com

37-year-old forward had 50 points this season, could have become free agent

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Fabbro signs 4-year, $16.5 million contract to remain with Blue Jackets | NHL.com

Defenseman had 26 points after being claimed off waivers, could have been free agent

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Panthers GM focused on Ekblad, Marchand deals ahead of free agency | NHL.com

Zito hoping to sign pending UFA defenseman, forward before Tuesday after Bennett gets 8-year deal

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Gibson traded to Red Wings by Ducks for Mrazek, 2 draft picks | NHL.com

Goalie has 2 seasons remaining on contract, is Anaheim’s all-time leader in starts, saves

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Geekie signs 6-year, $33 million contract with Bruins | NHL.com

26-year-old forward could have been RFA; Boston also signs Jokiharju, Beecher, DiPietro

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Quinn signs 2-year, $6.75 million contract with Sabres | NHL.com

Forward had career-high 39 points this season, could have become restricted free agent on July 1

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Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill wins 2024-25 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award | Dallas Stars

This marks the third consecutive season that Nill has captured the annual award, becoming the first general manager in NHL history to do so

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Hofer signs 2-year, $6.8 million contract with Blues | NHL.com

Goalie had .904 save percentage this season, could have been restricted free agent

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Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft

Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him Saturday with the first pick of the second round of the NHL draft. The big defenseman is also confident he won't hold that distinction for long. “It’s an unreal moment for my family...

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Panthers agree to deals with Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, sources say

Hours after re-signing Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers kept another integral piece of their Stanley Cup team by re-signing Brad Marchand to a six-year contract extension, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

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Mitch Marner gets 8-year, $96M contract as Maple Leafs deal forward to Golden Knights

Marner signed the contract with the Maple Leafs, ensuring he would get that eighth year in the contract.

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BREAKING: Brock Boeser Re-Signs Long-Term With Vancouver Canucks

The Brock Boeser era is officially back on the table for the Vancouver Canucks, as the forward has signed a seven-year, $7.25M AAV contract with the team. This comes after a long season of speculation that Boeser would not be remaining with the team after 2024–25, including a trade deadline that...

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Hurricanes Lock Up Standout Rookie On Max-Term Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with Logan Stankoven on an eight-year, $48 million extension that will kick in for the 2026-27 season.

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Sabres Deal Lafferty Back To Hawks

The Buffalo Sabres have appeared to have budgetary reasons on their mind with their trades leading into free agency on Monday. On the second day of the NHL Draft, they traded a second round pick and defenseman Connor Clifton to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Conor Timmins and minor...

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Hurricanes Ink Russian Netminder To One-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have reportedly signed KHL netminder Amir Miftakhov to a one-year deal.

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