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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oilers Signee David Tomášek Feels ‘The Best I've Ever Felt In My Career'
In early April, the Edmonton Oilers signed David Tomášek, a 29-year-old Czech winger who has never played in the NHL, to a one-year, one-way contract worth $1.2 million US, according to PuckPedia.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Trade News: Maple Leafs trade Ryan Reaves to Sharks, acquire young defenseman Henry Thrun
Maple Leafs trade Ryan Reaves to Sharks, add Henry Thrun on defense (Image via: Getty Images) The Ryan Reaves era in Toronto is officially over. The Maple Leafs traded the 38-year-old enforcer to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for 24-year-old defenseman Henry Thrun. The move frees up cap space and adds a younger blueliner with NHL experience, signaling Toronto's continued effort to balance financial flexibility and roster depth. Ryan Reaves ' exit creates cap flexibility for Maple Leafs, add Henry Thrun on defense The trade was confirmed Thursday evening, with Toronto sending Reaves and his $1.35 million contract to the Sharks and receiving Thrun, who carries a $1 million cap hit and is in the final year of his deal. The transaction saves the Maple Leafs $350,000 in cap space immediately and avoids a $200,000 buried penalty had Reaves been demoted to the AHL. According to PuckPedia, Toronto now has approximately $5.33 million in salary cap space available. Reaves' future in Toronto had been uncertain following a recent podcast appearance where he expressed his desire to reach the 1,000-game milestone before retiring. With only 35 games played last season and 84 total since joining the Leafs, Reaves currently sitting at 912 career games appeared to be on the outside of Toronto's competitive plans. Thrun, a fourth-round pick (101st overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by Anaheim, brings promise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo He played 60 games for San Jose last season, recording two goals and 10 assists while averaging 17:31 of ice time. In total, he has 119 NHL games under his belt with five goals and 20 assists. Notably, his first NHL goal came against the Maple Leafs on January 9, 2024. A standout at Harvard University, Thrun posted 63 points in 68 games during his final two seasons. Though he hasn't yet matched that offensive output in the NHL, he remains a solid developmental project. Toronto's coaching staff may look to refine his game, especially with his size, vision, and puck-moving ability already evident. Also Read: Michael Pezzetta signs $1.625M deal with Maple Leafs, recalls tough fights with Ryan Reaves This trade helps the Leafs financially while adding depth on defense—two key elements as they push forward with their Stanley Cup aspirations. Thrun will become a restricted free agent next offseason, giving Toronto team control moving forward. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins, plus other moves
Most of the NHL's top free agents have new contracts. But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control. The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off the latest deal on July 10, with veteran defenseman Matt Dumba and a draft pick heading to Pittsburgh for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes pulled off the biggest trade of July 1 with Carolina acquiring defenseman K'Andre Miller and signing him to an eight-year contract. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights also made a major deal on June 30, sending Mitch Marner to Vegas, which signed him to an eight-year, $96 million deal,. The Golden Knights sent forward Nicolas Roy to the Maple Leafs. Tracking the latest trades from the NHL offseason: July 10: Stars trade Matt Dumba to the Penguins This deal helps the Stars' cap situation because Dumba makes $3.75 million and is in the final year of his contract. They also send a 2028 second-round pick to Pittsburgh. According to PuckPedia, the Stars now have about $2 million in cap space. Dumba, 30, had only 10 points last season, but did have 70 hits and 60 penalty minutes. Kolyachonok, 24, who makes $775,000, had seven points in 35 games between the Penguins and Mammoth last season. July 8: Oilers acquire Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard The Oilers acquired the rights to Michigan State forward Isaac Howard from the Lightning and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract in a trade of prospects. Howard was the No. 31 overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. He had 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games last season to win the Hobey Baker Award as top men's college hockey player. He's considered NHL-ready and could play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton sent forward Sam O'Reilly, the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, to the Lightning in the trade. He helped the London (Ontario) Knights win the 2025 Memorial Cup title and reach the final in 2024. July 1: Hurricanes acquire K'Andre Miller from Rangers The Hurricanes landed 25-year-old defenseman Miller and gave up defenseman Scott Morrow, 22, a conditional first-round pick and a 2026 second-rounder. Carolina signed Miller to an eight-year deal with a $7.5 million cap hit. Trading Miller gave the Rangers the cap space to sign Vladislav Gavrikov, the top defenseman in the free agent class. The Hurricanes were changing up their blue line with veterans Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns hitting free agency. The Hurricanes also signed free agent defenseman Mike Reilly. July 1: Sharks acquire Alex Nedeljkovic from Penguins Nedeljkovic is entering the final year of his contract and he struggled this past season with a 3.12 goals-against average and .894 save percentage. He and Yaroslav Askarov could split time in San Jose. July 1: Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres The forward is returning after previously playing in Chicago for parts of two seasons. He struggled in Buffalo with seven points in 60 games. The Sabres get a 2026 sixth-round pick in return. July 1: Bruins acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Oilers The Bruins acquire forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Oilers for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, Arvidsson had signed a two-year deal with Edmonton last season and did not work out. He was in and out of the lineup in the playoffs. But he did score 26 goals two seasons ago and could fill a middle-six role in Boston. Edmonton saves $4 million in cap space. July 1: Canadiens-Blues trade The Canadiens acquire forward Zachary Bolduc for defenseman Logan Mailloux. Bolduc adds secondary scoring after scoring 19 goals and 36 points in his first full season. Mailloux, who was taken in the first round of the 2021 draft despite asking not to be drafted, has played eight NHL games. The Canadiens recently acquired Noah Dobson, who fills the role of offensive defenseman. June 30: Golden Knights acquire Mitch Marner from Maple Leafs The sign-and-trade deal allows Marner to sign an eight-year deal and lands them the top free agent in the 2025 class. Toronto was going to lose Marner for nothing in free agency, so they did well to get a roster player. Roy is signed through 2027 at a $3 million cap hit. June 30: Red Wings trade Vladimir Tarasenko to Wild Tarasenko has won two Stanley Cup titles, but he disappointed with 33 points in his lone season in Detroit, while averaging less than 15 minutes a game. He has another year on his contract at $4.75 million, so the Wild get secondary scoring at a reasonable price. Detroit gets future considerations in the deal. June 30: Maple Leafs acquire Matias Maccelli from Mammoth The Mammoth get a conditional 2027 third round pick in return. Maccelli, 24, gets a fresh start after dropping to 18 points in 55 games this past season. But he can provide secondary scoring for Toronto after totaling 106 points over the two seasons before that. If he gets 51 points this season and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs, the third rounder becomes a 2029 second-round pick. June 30: Predators-Golden Knights trade The Nashville Predators acquire defenseman Nicolas Hague and a conditional third-round pick from the Golden Knights in exchange for forward Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon. Nashville will retain 50% of Sissons' salary. If Vegas wins two rounds in the 2026 playoffs, the Golden Knights will move a second-round pick instead. June 28: Red Wings acquire John Gibson from Ducks The Detroit Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second- round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Gibson had been mentioned in trade rumors for years and the Red Wings have needed better goaltending for years. Lukas Dostal has emerged as a No. 1 goalie in Anaheim and needs a new contract as a restricted free agent. Mrazek is a better fit financially at $4.25 million than Gibson at $6.4 million. Gibson, who will get more playing time in Detroit, had a solid season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, a little better than how Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon performed. June 28: Senators acquire Jordan Spence from Kings Spence's ice time had dropped, particularly in the playoffs, so the trade gives him more opportunity. The defenseman is only 24. Los Angeles had drafted a defenseman, London's Henry Brzustewicz, in the first round. The Kings receive a 2025 third round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder. June 28: Sabres, Penguins swap defensemen The Buffalo Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick.. The Sabres are changing up their defense after earlier acquiring Michael Kesselring. Clifton is entering the final year of his contract. Timmins is four years younger. Also: The Washington Capitals acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and a 2025 third-rounder. June 27: Blue Jackets acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood from Avalanche The Avalanche get back 20-year-old forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection (77th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-rounder. This move helps the Blue Jackets' depth. Wood has a lot of speed and kills penalties. Coyle, acquired by the Avalanche at the trade deadline, had 25 goals two seasons ago. The Avalanche clear cap space. June 27: Canadiens acquire Noah Dobson from Islanders Dobson, a restricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $76 million extension as part of the deal, according to Friedman. Dobson, a skilled offensive defenseman, had 70 points two seasons ago and joins a Montreal blue line that features rookie of the year Lane Hutson. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche gets two picks in the middle of the first round. Could he use the 16th and 17th picks as part of a package to move up in the draft? He didn't, drafting Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Heineman, whom the Islanders acquired from the Canadiens as part of the deal, is known for his speed and two-way ability. June 26: Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka from Sabres The Utah Mammoth will be aggressive this offseason as they head into their second season in Salt Lake City. Peterka is coming off a career-best 68 points and totaled 55 goals the past two seasons. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Mammoth after the trade. The Sabres, who need to adjust their roster to try to end a 14-season playoff drought, get back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Kesselring, 25, had a career-best 29 points as he got more ice time because of injuries on the Utah blue line. Doan, 23, is the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan. He has another year left on his contract. June 26: Panthers acquire Daniil Tarasov from the Blue Jackets The Panthers give up a 2025 fifth-round pick for Tarasov, 26, a restricted free agent who became available with Jet Greaves emerging in Columbus. Current backup Vitek Vanecek is a pending unrestricted free agent. Tarasov has a career 3.44 goals-against average but those numbers should come down while playing behind a better Panthers defense. Sergei Bobrovsky will be 37 next season and has a year left on his contract. General Bill Zito potentially has found his future No. 1 goalie. Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick. ... In a free agency move, the Dallas Stars re-signed captain Jamie Benn for one year at $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. June 23: Flyers acquire Trevor Zegras from Ducks Zegras wanted to play center and the Ducks didn't have room for him there in their top six. The Flyers land a creative forward who has scored several lacrosse-style goals but also has dealt recently with injuries. The Ducks get back center Ryan Poehling, who wins faceoffs and kills penalties, two areas where Anaheim needed improvement. They also receive a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder. Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Looking ahead to training camp
Is it October yet? Now that most teams around the NHL are throttling down slightly to off-season mode after the flurry of activity that is the NHL draft, free agency and development camp, it's time to take stock of the Winnipeg Jets and peer into the crystal ball to project what things might look like once training camp arrives. To be clear, there are still pressing matters for Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, primarily as it pertains to the three restricted free agents that elected to file for salary arbitration last week: defenceman Dylan Samberg and forwards Gabe Vilardi and Morgan Barron. John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES The speed of Winnipeg Jets' Brad Lambert marks the forward as a potential player to help replace Nikolaj Ehlers' speed. As Cheveldayoff mentioned at the Jonathan Toews press conference last week, those moves were expected and fall more into the procedural category rather than any cause for concern. All three players remain a priority for the Jets and there's been nothing to suggest the negotiations are anything but amicable to this point. One of the big questions folks are asking right now is what are the Jets going to do with all of the money they've got left over? Well, the bulk of the remaining US$18 million and change of cap space that's left over — according to PuckPedia — is likely to be gobbled up by new contracts for Samberg, Vilardi and Barron. There's plenty of time left in the off-season and one phone call could change things. But if you're waiting for a big blockbuster trade, don't hold your breath. Most of the puzzle pieces that Jets head coach Scott Arniel will have at his disposal have already arrived. 'It is important to be ready to pivot for anything. There's lots of teams with cap space out there this year. There's lots of teams that are looking to add,' said Cheveldayoff. 'It's an interesting time in the game. Knowing what the cap supposedly is supposed to be for the next two years, that's something that we've never known before, so we're all trying to feel our way to understand what that means moving forward.' As Cheveldayoff hinted recently, there could still be some changes coming to a crowded blue line that already has eight players on one-way deals without Samberg, plus Elias Salomonsson knocking at the door and former Brandon Wheat Kings blue-liner Kale Clague ready to jump into the Kyle Capobianco role (playing a top-pairing offensive role in the minors or pushing for time on the NHL roster) after signing as a free agent. 'I guess we'll see how things play out. No real proclamations here yet,' said Cheveldayoff. 'But obviously nine is not a number that you can live with during the regular season.' Could that mean the Jets are looking at trading Ville Heinola? Absolutely, especially when you consider he needs to appear in 27 NHL games this season to avoid becoming a Group 6 unrestricted free agent. Connor Hamilton / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets' Cole Perfetti is also a prospect to replace Nikolaj Ehlers, and his resumé speaks for itself having been responsible for the 'Manitoba Miracle' goal in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues back in May. It's hard to envision a scenario where that's going to be the case with the Jets, barring an injury or two. With Haydn Fleury signing a two-year extension prior to July 1, Heinola would have to leapfrog him and Logan Stanley to force his way into consistent playing time. Up front, Nikolaj Ehlers, Mason Appleton and Brandon Tanev all moved on in free agency and Rasmus Kupari signed to play in Switzerland (though the Jets retained his rights). They were replaced by the collection of Toews, Gustav Nyquist, Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke. 'We've talked about free agency. Sometimes it's tough for us in this market,' said Arniel. 'Last year, we really looked at our depth and a lot of it was on our back-end. And that became important right out of training camp with our defence. This year it kind of flipped the other way, we went heavy with our forwards. There's a lot of similarities to these guys. There is size and speed, heavy character, physicality, physical kinds of guys. That is kind of where we were looking with that group coming in.' How the pieces fit will be interesting to monitor, but for those worried about the speed that was lost, Cheveldayoff spoke openly about forward prospect Brad Lambert and his push for a roster spot. 'Hopefully a guy like Brad Lambert can give us that opportunity to use his speed,' said Cheveldayoff. 'For us, skating is paramount, but it's also (about) playing fast. That's what a coach tries to do within their systems. It's not necessarily about the individual speed of a player, it's how the player plays that a team plays fast.' There's no doubt that replacing a dynamic and explosive player like Ehlers isn't an easy task and will end up being a collective effort. Replacing that production will need to come from incremental growth from a number of players on the roster (like Cole Perfetti and Barron), coupled with a bounceback campaign from Nyquist and potential double-digit production from the likes of Pearson and Koepke. The Jets figure to be strong down the middle, especially so after captain Adam Lowry returns from off-season hip surgery (most likely in November). Until that time, Mark Scheifele, Toews, Vladislav Namestnikov, Barron and David Gustafsson are likely to handle the responsibilities. Gareth Patterson / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Extending Kyle Connor's contract remains a top priority for Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff in the off-season. Extensions for Lowry and top-line winger Kyle Connor (who had a career-high 97 points last season) are another top priority for Cheveldayoff and will be something to keep an eye on during the coming months. Along with Lambert, there are some other intriguing prospects that could turn heads in training camp (Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov and Parker Ford), but will either be heading back to junior (Kevin He and Kieron Walton) or require some seasoning with the Manitoba Moose (Colby Barlow and Jacob Julien). Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. There are no concerns between the pipes, where reigning Hart Trophy winner and three-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck is set for his 11th NHL season. Eric Comrie is returning as the backup and could push for somewhere in the neighbourhood of 22 to 24 starts after making 20 last season. Winnipegger Isaac Poulter joined the organization to provide some additional experienced depth in the crease to go along with prospects Thomas Milic and Dom DiVincentiis. X and Bluesky: @WiebesWorld Ken WiebeReporter Ken Wiebe is a sports reporter for the Free Press, with an emphasis on the Winnipeg Jets. He has covered hockey and provided analysis in this market since 2000 for the Winnipeg Sun, The Athletic, and TSN. Ken was a summer intern at the Free Press in 1999 and returned to the Free Press in a full-time capacity in September of 2023. Read more about Ken. Every piece of reporting Ken produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. 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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Examining Brad Marchand contract with Panthers amid cap circumvention complaints
There was an equal amount of shock and awe to go around for those following the Florida Panthers free agency situation this offseason. Somehow, Florida General Manager Bill Zito was able to retain all three of Florida's big pending unrestricted free agents: Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand. Advertisement To his credit, Zito was quick to give all the props to the players themselves. It was the players, after all, who decided against hitting the open market and taking a deal for (probably) much less money to stay with the Panthers. Bennett signed an eight-year deal worth $64 million that carries an average annual value (AAV) of $8 million, Ekblad signed for $48.8 million over eight years, carrying a $6.1 million AAV, and Marchand inked six-year deal that will pay $31.5 million and carry a $5.25 million AAV. The contract that some are pushing back against is Marchand's. While it's not breaking any rules, the contract will expire when the veteran forward is 43 years old. Advertisement One of those voicing their opinion is THN Toronto's David Alter. You can check out his thoughts in the social media post and video below: 'We all expected that (Marchand) would get multiple years, into those years where he may or may not play, but to 43 years of age? No one has played in the NHL at 43 as a forward since Jaromir Jagr in 2017-2018,' Alter said. He does have a point. Is it impossible for a player to stay in the NHL until the age of 43? Of course not. Is it common to see any player remain in the NHL around or past the age of 40? Of course not. Hockey is an incredibly physically demanding sport that tests strength and endurance just as much as agility and grit. Advertisement It's an all-around workout unlike any other sport. Odds are, Marchand will hang up his skates before he reaches 43 years old. If he does, and he's healthy and simply retires, he wouldn't receive whatever money was left on his contract. However, if he's injured at some point, and that keeps him from playing, Florida could put Marchand on LTIR and he would continue getting paid without the money counting against the Panthers' cap hit. The way Marchand's contract was constructed, he will earn $13.5 million over the first two years. Every year of the deal has a base salary of $1 million, and the rest is paid out in the form of a signing bonus on every July 1. Advertisement This season came with a $6.5 million signing bonus and next season carries a $5 million signing bonus. The remaining four years each have a signing bonus of $3.5 million. You can see how the contract dollars break down here, thanks to PuckPedia. Ultimately, time will tell how much of Marchand's contract he actually plays for, and gets paid for. Until then, the debate will go on into whether deals like this should be permitted by the NHL. It would be a difficult rule to set, as every player ages differently. Let us know what you think in the comments section below. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA What Does Mackie Samoskevich's Future Look Like With The Panthers? Advertisement Panthers preparing for another summer with Stanley Cup Panthers Forward and NHL Journeyman Retires From Professional Hockey Former Panthers Forward Signs Contract With Swiss Team Village of Palmetto Bay to become latest South Florida urban area to honor Panthers for Stanley Cup win Photo caption: Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers centre Brad Marchand (62) is seen taking questions during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. (Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images)
