In their first major free-agent signing in at least two seasons, the Ducks landed forward Mikael Granlund with a three-year, $21 million contract. Granlund, 33, split last season between the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars. He compiled 22 goals, 44 assists and 66 points. He managed to stay level despite a massive swing in circumstances, having been dealt from bottom-dwelling … [Read more...] about Ducks add veteran forward Mikael Granlund on 3-year, $21M deal
Kings add Corey Perry among several others on first day of free agency
The Kings had an active day in the free-agent market on Tuesday, adding a pair of wingers, two defensemen and a goalie. The most notable acquisition was longtime nemesis Corey Perry on a one-year deal worth $2 million guaranteed and another $2 million in performance bonuses. Perry, 40, won the Hart Trophy and a Stanley Cup title during his 14 seasons with the Ducks. More … [Read more...] about Kings add Corey Perry among several others on first day of free agency
Angels looking for more out of Jorge Soler now that he’s healthy
ATLANTA — Now that Jorge Soler is back in the Angels’ lineup, they are hoping they got the version of Soler they have expected all along. Soler was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, after spending two weeks out because of back stiffness. Prior to that, Soler had hit .109 with no home runs and a .289 OPS in his previous 15 games. He’s also been stuck on 199 homers … [Read more...] about Angels looking for more out of Jorge Soler now that he’s healthy
Clippers to waive Drew Eubanks, who plans to sign with Kings
Backup center Drew Eubanks is expected to be waived after playing in just 24 games for the Clippers, according to multiple reports. The move, which erases $4.75 million in salary, gives the Clippers more space under the first apron of the salary cap. Eubanks, a midseason trade acquisition, averaged 4.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.6 blocked shots off the bench for the Clippers. … [Read more...] about Clippers to waive Drew Eubanks, who plans to sign with Kings
NHL free agency: Gavrikov leaves Kings to sign a long-term deal with Rangers
This spring, the Kings had two different general managers with one shared goal: re-signing defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. Yet neither Rob Blake, who conveyed near total confidence that an extension would get done, nor Ken Holland, who succeeded Blake and won four Stanley Cups in Detroit, could accomplish that top-line goal. Gavrikov, 29, signed a contract for $49 million over 7 … [Read more...] about NHL free agency: Gavrikov leaves Kings to sign a long-term deal with Rangers