Benn signs 1-year, $850,000 contract with Stars
Jamie Benn signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on Friday. He can make an additional $1.15 million in performance bonuses. It will be Benn’s 18th NHL season, all with the Stars. He has been Dallas captain since Sept. 19, 2013. “Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “He continues to set the standard on and off the ice, and we’re excited to have him leading our team for another season.” The 36-year-old forward had 36 points (15 goals, 21 assists) in 60 … Continue reading
Bourque signs 6-year, $33 million contract with Predators
Mavrik Bourque signed a six-year, $33 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $5.5 million. A restricted free agent, Bourque was acquired by the Predators from the Dallas Stars along with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft on Wednesday. “Mavrik Bourque is a quality, two-way player who will fit perfectly with what we are trying to build here in Nashville,” general manager Chris MacFarland said at the time of the trade. “At just 24 years old, his age … Continue reading
EIHL 2026/27: 70 Days to go!
Yep, the countdown is officially ON! Opening night for the 2026/27 Elite League season is now just 70 days away. With 77 days having passed since Playoff Finals Weekend, we are officially through the worst part of the off-season, and closer to the start of a new campaign than we are to the end of the last one. Watch this space as we begin the countdown to 2026/27!
Tracking free agency in AHL
The free agency period in the AHL and the National Hockey League began at noon ET on July 1. Here’s a look at some of the players on the move: Signing Team Player Contract 25-26 AHL Club July 3 Samuel Hlavaj 1-year July 3 Zach Gallant 1-year AHL July 3 Elliot Desnoyers 1-year AHL July 3 Zach Uens 1-year AHL July 2 Henry Thrun 1-year July 2 Matthew Peca 2-year AHL July 2 Matthew Stienburg 1-year July 2 Henrik Rybinski 2-year July 2 Cole McWard 2-year July 2 Kyle Keyser 1-year, 2-way July 2 Brett Leason 1-year, 2-way July 2 … Continue reading
Peeke signs 1-year, $1 million contract with Mammoth
Andrew Peeke signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Utah Mammoth on Friday. The 28-year-old defenseman had 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 77 games for the Boston Bruins last season and one assist in six Stanley Cup Playoff games. He led the Bruins with 135 blocked shots and was second among Boston defensemen with 105 hits, behind Nikita Zadorov (196). “Andrew is a big, mobile defenseman that brings depth to our blue line,” Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong said of Peeke (6-foot-3, 214 pounds). “He’s a smart player with offensive upside, and we’re happy to add him to the club.” … Continue reading
McKenna signs entry-level contract with Maple Leafs
Gavin McKenna, selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday. The 18-year-old left wing from Whitehorse, Yukon, was the sixth-youngest player in men’s college hockey last season for Penn State. He finished tied for fifth in the NCAA with 51 points (15 goals, 36 assists) and was second with 1.46 points per game in 35 games. McKenna also was a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, presented annually to the top NCAA men’s hockey player. Prior to enrolling at Penn State, McKenna played parts … Continue reading
