Orlov, who turns 34 later this month, signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. A Stanley Cup champion from his time in Washington who spent the past two seasons in Carolina, the veteran defenseman will count $6.5 million against the cap through 2026-27. … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov
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Senators Acquire Jordan Spence From Kings
The Ottawa Senators are reportedly getting close to acquiring defenseman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings, per TSN’s Bruce Garrioch. The Los Angeles Kings will receive a 2025 third-round pick – 67th-overall – and a 2026 sixth-round pick in return per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The move has been confirmed by the Senators. In the minutes leading up to the start of … [Read more...] about Senators Acquire Jordan Spence From Kings
Kings Sign Andrei Kuzmenko To One-Year Extension
The Kings will be keeping their trade deadline acquisition away from the open market. The team announced they’ve signed winger Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year extension worth $4.3MM. The 29-year-old took the NHL by storm in his first season in 2022-23, notching 39 goals and 35 assists in 79 games with Vancouver. However, there was a bit of a red flag considering that his … [Read more...] about Kings Sign Andrei Kuzmenko To One-Year Extension
The Los Angeles Kings Sign Depth Forward
The Los Angeles Kings are making moves during this of-fseason. Today, they announced depth forward Joel Armia has signed with the team. Kings Sign Armia two years x $2.5 M AAV for Armia in LA https://t.co/uf01ZwLmzQ — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2025 Armia is a former St. John’s Ice Caps alumni, having applied his craft in the AHL before making the leap. Now … [Read more...] about The Los Angeles Kings Sign Depth Forward
Did Kings, Holland Fail in Free Agency?
Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland had his first shot at creating the team he wants to take the ice with for the 2025-26 season. He started by re-signing forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year, $4.3 million deal. After being acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers, Kuzmenko had 17 points in 22 games. However, it is what Holland did on day one of free agency that … [Read more...] about Did Kings, Holland Fail in Free Agency?