Former first-round pick Nathan Beaulieu has announced his retirement from professional hockey, according to the NHLPA. Beaulieu, 32, hangs up his skates after playing 471 NHL games for the Canadiens, Sabres, Jets, and Ducks. The longtime bottom-pairing defenseman last appeared with Anaheim in the 2022-23 season, spending the last two campaigns in Europe but playing sparingly … [Read more...] about Nathan Beaulieu Announces Retirement
Arbitration Schedule For Remaining Cases Finalized
The arbitration hearing dates for the few remaining unsettled cases have been finalized, PuckPedia reports: F Kaapo Kakko, Kraken: July 25 G Arvid Soderblom, Blackhawks: July 28 F Maxim Tsyplakov, Islanders: July 29 D Dylan Samberg, Jets: July 30 D Conor Timmins, Sabres: Aug. 2 F Nicholas Robertson, Maple Leafs: Aug. 3 D Jayden Struble, Canadiens: Aug. 3 There are only seven … [Read more...] about Arbitration Schedule For Remaining Cases Finalized
Kopitar Going Year-To-Year, No Extension Talks Planned
Kings center Anze Kopitar is in the final season of his contract and is eligible to sign an extension. However, while the team is hoping to get a new deal in place for Adrian Kempe, that won’t be the case for the captain. In an appearance on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio earlier this week (Twitter link), GM Ken Holland indicated that Kopitar’s camp has indicated that he isn’t … [Read more...] about Kopitar Going Year-To-Year, No Extension Talks Planned
Kings To Ramp Up Extension Talks With Adrian Kempe
Kings forward Adrian Kempe is now eligible for a contract extension and is currently slated to be one of the better options in a 2026 UFA pool. In an appearance on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio earlier this week (Twitter link), GM Ken Holland acknowledged that he’d like to get a deal done with Kempe and intends to ramp up discussions on that front soon. The 28-year-old was a … [Read more...] about Kings To Ramp Up Extension Talks With Adrian Kempe
Ducks Sign Lukas Dostal To Five-Year Deal
Ducks starting goaltender Lukas Dostal has agreed to a five-year, $32.5MM contract, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Dostal himself confirmed on Anaheim’s X account that he’s signed a new deal. It’s a significant commitment to the Ducks’ new undisputed No. 1, one that will see him count $6.5MM against the cap through the 2029-30 campaign. The 25-year-old was an … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Lukas Dostal To Five-Year Deal