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
Ducks Sign Drew Helleson To Two-Year Deal
The Ducks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth $2.2MM with a cap hit of $1.1MM, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Helleson had previously elected salary arbitration, but he avoided a hearing with today’s settlement. Anaheim’s other arbitration case this offseason, No.1 goaltender Lukas … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Drew Helleson To Two-Year Deal
Pacific Notes: Willander, Raty, Lekkerimaki, Eichel, Uljanskis, Thornton
After the Canucks made another piece of offseason business in trading goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Penguins over the weekend, The Athletic’s Thomas Drance took a deep dive into the roster math that lies ahead and what other moves could be coming. Among those could be something of a crunch on defense. After signing 2023 first-rounder Tom Willander to his entry-level contract … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Willander, Raty, Lekkerimaki, Eichel, Uljanskis, Thornton