13-year veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson has announced his retirement from the NHL via his Instagram. Johnson’s last professional game will be marked on December 12th, 2024, with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken. It’s fitting that Johnson’s last game came against the Kraken. A native of Spokane, WA, Johnson’s professional career began with … [Read more...] about Tyler Johnson Announces Retirement
Eleven Players Elect Salary Arbitration
Eleven players across the NHL have elected for salary arbitration, per the NHLPA. Those names include: F Morgan Barron (Winnipeg Jets) G Lukas Dostal (Anaheim Ducks) D Drew Helleson (Anaheim Ducks) F Kaapo Kakko (Seattle Kraken) F Nicholas Robertson (Toronto Maple Leafs) D Dylan Samberg (Winnipeg Jets) G Arvid Soderblom (Chicago Blackhawks) D Jayden Struble (Montreal … [Read more...] about Eleven Players Elect Salary Arbitration
Two-Way Deals: 7/1/25
As major signings come in around the NHL today with the 2025-26 league year beginning, teams are shoring up their minor-league depth as well by signing players to two-way contracts. We’re keeping track of those signings today in this article, which will be continuously updated. Deals are one year unless otherwise noted. Boston Bruins F Riley Tufte ($775K NHL) – Ty Anderson of … [Read more...] about Two-Way Deals: 7/1/25
Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty From Sabres
The Blackhawks have acquired forward Sam Lafferty from the Sabres in exchange for their 2026 sixth-round pick, the team announced. The move begins the 30-year-old’s second tenure in Chicago. The Hawks previously acquired him from the Penguins for Alexander Nylander in January 2022. He spent parts of two seasons with the club before getting dealt to the Maple Leafs in the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty From Sabres
Sumpf To Play At Providence Next Season
Blackhawks draft pick Julius Sumpf is expected to play at Providence College next season, reports Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal (Twitter link). The 20-year-old was the 98th overall pick on Saturday following a solid season with QMJHL Moncton that saw him pick up 65 points in 58 games. He also had seven points in five games for Germany at the World Juniors. … [Read more...] about Sumpf To Play At Providence Next Season