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.

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.

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.

Barrie had 39 points for Toronto in 2019/20.

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

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

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

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.

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

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