NHL Free Agency

• ‘I expect us to make the playoffs’: Coach Claude Julien energized after Canadiens’ busy off season

  Montreal's makeover via trade and free agency included the addition of bruising winger Josh Anderson, sniper Tyler Toffoli, defenceman Joel Edmundson and backup goalie Jake Allen.

  Sports

  Oct 22, 2020
• Toronto Maple Leafs sign Joe Thornton to 1-year deal

  Thornton, a six-time all star and the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP in 2006, is a veteran of 1,636 career NHL regular-season games between the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks.

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  Oct 16, 2020
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• Taylor Hall signs 1-year, $8M deal with Buffalo Sabres

  Buffalo became the surprise team to win the Hall free-agency sweepstakes by signing the 10th-year forward and six-time 20-goal-scorer to a one-year, $8 million contract Sunday night.

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  Oct 12, 2020
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• Tyson Barrie signs 1-year deal with Edmonton Oilers

  Barrie had 39 points for Toronto in 2019/20.

  Sports

  Oct 10, 2020
• Winnipeg Jets sign Mason Appleton to two-year contract

  The Jets announced they're re-signed restricted free agent forward Mason Appleton to a two-year contract.

  Sports

  Oct 9, 2020
• Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little won’t play next season after doctor recommendation

  Doctors have recommended Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little not play next season as he continues to deal with a head injury.

  Sports

  Oct 9, 2020
• Calgary Flames sign goaltender Jacob Markstrom to six-year contract

  The Calgary Flames landed coveted goaltender Jacob Markstrom when NHL unrestricted free agency opened Friday with a six-year contract worth $36 million.

  Sports

  Oct 9, 2020
• Winnipeg Jets bring back Nathan Beaulieu

  The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed Nathan Beaulieu after the veteran defenseman spent about an hour on the open market. Beaulieu has inked a two-year deal with an average annual value of US1.25 million.

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  Oct 9, 2020
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• Edmonton Oilers sign Kyle Turris in free agency

  The Edmonton Oilers opened free agency on Friday by signing centre Kyle Turris to a two-year contract.

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  Oct 9, 2020
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• Rick Zamperin: An NHL ‘silly season’ like no other

  A stagnant salary cap and the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic will make this year's NHL free agency period like no other.

  Commentary

  Oct 9, 2020