It appears the Islanders are set to move on from pending RFA defenseman Noah Dobson with the Blue Jackets and Canadiens as the sole contenders to acquire him, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic relayed earlier this morning that the Blues were also in the mix, but Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman added Dobson wasn’t interested in signing a … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets, Canadiens In Talks To Acquire Noah Dobson
AHL Notes: Pitlick, Gibson, Utica
The Oilers’ AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, announced Wednesday they’ve signed forwards Rem Pitlick and Rhett Pitlick to one-year and two-year contracts, respectively. Both are still free agents in the NHL’s eyes, but will have a secure playing role in the pros in Edmonton’s system next season. Rem, 28, is the older of the two brothers and has the NHL experience to show … [Read more...] about AHL Notes: Pitlick, Gibson, Utica
Rangers Sign Adam Edstrom To Two-Year Extension
The Rangers and pending RFA forward Adam Edstrom have agreed to terms on a two-year extension, the team announced Monday. The deal is worth $975K per season for a total value of $1.95MM, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Edstrom took over full control of New York’s fourth-line center role as a rookie this season. His responsible and physical play in a 6-foot-7 … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Adam Edstrom To Two-Year Extension
Matt Martin Announces Retirement, Joins Islanders Front Office
Longtime Islanders enforcer Matt Martin has announced his retirement, per a club announcement Tuesday. He’ll join the club’s front office as a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche. A fifth-round pick by the Isles as an overager in 2008, Martin rose the ranks quicker than expected for his draft slot and made his NHL debut in February 2010 amid his first … [Read more...] about Matt Martin Announces Retirement, Joins Islanders Front Office
Goalie Jake Allen May Command $5MM Annually
Pending free agent Jake Allen could be the top goalie available in this year’s free agent class, and he’s certainly approaching it as such. According to Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff, Allen is believed to be seeking a multi-year deal in the “$5MM AAV range.” As Di Marco notes, Allen and the New Jersey Devils continue to discuss a potential extension ahead of free … [Read more...] about Goalie Jake Allen May Command $5MM Annually