Recent roster moves: signings and extensions recap!

Catch up on all the action with the latest signings and extensions from your favorite Canadian NHL teams.

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CHN Team
July 23, 2024

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The last two weeks have been action-packed, with our Canadian NHL teams making significant moves.

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From signings to contract extensions, there's plenty to catch up on. Here are the highlights of the latest roster changes across the league:

Toronto Maple Leafs

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  • Timothy Liljegren: Re-signed to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3 million. Liljegren played in 55 games last season, contributing 23 points (3 goals, 20 assists)​​.

  • Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Signed a four-year contract with an AAV of $3.5 million. Ekman-Larsson is coming off a season with the Florida Panthers, where he played 80 games and recorded 32 points (9 goals, 23 assists)​​.

  • Simon Benoit: Signed a three-year extension with an AAV of $1.35 million. Benoit appeared in 54 games last season, registering 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists)​​.

  • Matt Murray: Re-signed to a one-year contract worth $875,000. Murray played 26 games last season, with a record of 14-8-2 and a 3.01 goals-against average​​.

  • Anthony Stolarz: Signed a two-year contract worth $5 million. Stolarz is an experienced goaltender who previously played for the Florida Panthers​​.

  • Max Domi: Re-signed to a four-year contract with an AAV of $3.75 million. Domi played 80 games last season, scoring 47 points (9 goals, 38 assists)​​.

  • And more: The Leafs signed Dakota Mermis, Philippe Myers, and Cédric Paré to one-year contracts. Mermis and Myers are defensemen, while Paré is a forward​​.

Ottawa Senators

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. David Perron: Signed a two-year deal worth $8 million. Perron, a seasoned forward, played 76 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season, scoring 17 goals and adding 30 assists​​​​.

  2. Noah Gregor: Added on a one-year contract valued at $850,000. Last season, Gregor appeared in 63 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, netting 6 goals and 6 assists​​​​.

  3. Michael Amadio: Secured on a three-year contract worth $7.8 million. Amadio, who spent last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, recorded 14 goals and 13 assists over 73 games​​.

  4. Shane Pinto: Signed a two-year deal worth $7.5 million. Pinto played 41 games last season, tallying 9 goals and 18 assists​​.

  5. Hayden Hodgson: Brought in on a one-year, two-way deal. Hodgson played 49 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) last season, scoring 6 goals and 10 assists​​.

  6. Mads Sogaard: Signed a two-year contract. Sogaard appeared in 27 NHL games with the Senators, posting a 10-10-3 record​​.

Winnipeg Jets

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. Ville Heinola: Extended his contract for two years with an average annual value (AAV) of $800,000. Heinola had an impressive season with the AHL's Manitoba Moose, tallying 27 points in 41 games​​.

  2. David Gustafsson and Logan Stanley: Both players signed two-year contract extensions. Gustafsson’s contract carries an AAV of $835,000, while Stanley’s AAV is $1,250,000​​.

  3. Colin Miller: Joined the team on a two-year contract worth $1.5 million AAV. Miller played 46 games last season, splitting time between the Jets and the New Jersey Devils, and scored eight points​​.

  4. Dylan DeMelo: Signed a four-year contract extension with an AAV of $4.9 million. DeMelo had a career-high season, playing all 82 games and leading the team in several defensive metrics​​.

  5. Dylan Coghlan: Secured on a one-year, two-way contract extension​​.

Montreal Canadiens

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. Juraj Slafkovský: Signed an eight-year contract extension worth $60.8 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.6 million. Slafkovský had 50 points (20 goals, 30 assists) in 82 games last season and is expected to be a key player for the Canadiens moving forward​​​​.

  2. Alex Barré-Boulet: Signed a one-year, one-way contract. Barré-Boulet scored six goals and added three assists in 36 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season​​.

  3. Oliver Kapanen: Signed a three-year, entry-level contract. Kapanen played 51 games with KalPa Kuopio in the Liiga, recording 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) and adding 14 points in 13 playoff games​​.

  4. Arber Xhekaj: Agreed to a three-year contract. Xhekaj, a young defenseman, was loaned to the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL after signing​​.

Calgary Flames

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. Yegor Sharangovich: Signed a five-year contract extension worth $28.75 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.75 million. Sharangovich was the Flames' leading goal scorer last season with 31 goals and 59 points in 82 games​​.

  2. Ryan Lomberg: Signed a two-year, $4 million contract. Lomberg, who previously played for the Florida Panthers, helped them win the 2024 Stanley Cup​​.

  3. Anthony Mantha: Signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Mantha scored 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists) in 74 games last season with the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights​​.

  4. Jake Bean: Signed a two-year contract worth $3.5 million ($1.75 million AAV). Bean had 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 72 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season​​.

  5. Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin: Both signed three-year entry-level contracts. Parekh was the 9th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and led OHL defensemen in goals and points last season. Gridin, the 28th overall pick, led the USHL in points last season and will play at the University of Michigan this year​​.

  6. Dryden Hunt, Martin Pospisil, and Colton Poolman: All three were signed to two-way contracts. Hunt, a trade deadline acquisition, recorded 15 points in 17 games with the Calgary Wranglers. Pospisil and Poolman both have experience with the Flames' AHL affiliate​​.

Vancouver Canucks

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. Jake DeBrusk: Signed a seven-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million. DeBrusk brings offensive prowess to the team, having recorded 40 points in 80 games last season with the Boston Bruins​​.

  2. Danton Heinen: Agreed to a two-year contract worth $2.25 million AAV. Heinen, known for his two-way play, tallied 36 points in 74 games with the Boston Bruins last season​​.

  3. Tyler Myers: Re-signed on a three-year deal worth $3 million AAV. Myers, a key defensive player, contributed 29 points in 77 games last season​​.

  4. Filip Hronek: Secured on an eight-year contract. Hronek had a career-high 48 points last season, solidifying his role as a top-pairing defenseman for the Canucks​​.

  5. Derek Forbort: Signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. Forbort is known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities​​.

  6. Nate Smith: Agreed to a one-year, two-way contract. Smith has been a consistent performer in the AHL and has some NHL experience with the Arizona Coyotes​​.

  7. Vincent Desharnais: Added to the team on a two-year contract. Desharnais, a right-shot defenseman, brings size and depth to the defensive lineup​​.

Edmonton Oilers

Here's a summary of the latest signings, re-signings, and extensions:

  1. Jeff Skinner: Signed a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3 million. Skinner joins the Oilers after spending six seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, bringing his scoring prowess to Edmonton​​.

  2. Raphael Lavoie: Re-signed to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775,000. Lavoie had a career-best season in the AHL last year with 28 goals and 50 points in 66 games​​.

  3. Connor Brown: Re-signed to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1 million. Brown played 71 games for the Oilers last season, contributing significantly on the penalty kill and adding four goals and eight assists​​.

  4. Mattias Janmark: Signed a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $1.45 million. Janmark played 71 regular season games last season and was a key player in the Oilers' penalty kill during their playoff run​​.

  5. Troy Stecher: Re-signed to a two-year contract with an AAV of $787,500. Stecher was acquired at the trade deadline last season and contributed defensively in his games with the Oilers​​.

That’s a wrap on the latest signings and extensions from our Canadian teams. We hope you’re as excited as we are for the upcoming season with all these new additions and familiar faces.

Thanks for catching up with us, and enjoy your day on and off the ice!