Jared Wright found success on and off the ice during his three seasons at Denver (photo: Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative Photography), Denver junior forward Jared Wright has signed a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26 with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Wright will report to Los Angeles’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on an amateur tryout … Read more
Alex Bump was part of Western Michigan’s stellar offense this season (photo: Ashley Huss). Western Michigan sophomore forward Alex Bump has agreed to an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Bump played a critical role in the Broncos winning the 2025 national championship along with the Penrose Cup and NCHC Frozen Faceoff title. He … Read more
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Bogdan Trineyev to a one-year, two-way contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Trineyev’s contract will carry an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 in AHL. Trineyev, 23, has recorded 22 points (14g, 8a) in 62 games with the Hershey … Read more
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that the team has re-signed center Nic Dowd to a two-year contract extension that carries a $3 million cap hit. Dowd, who will turn 35 on May 27, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Dowd has set career-highs in goals (14), points (27), and games … Read more
After three months without playing, Ansu Fati has recently returned to Barcelona matchday squads. Hansi Flick even granted the forward a few minutes on the pitch against Borussia Dortmund as a reward for his efforts in training. However, it is clear that the 22-year-old attacker will see very limited action for the remainder of the … Read more
On Sunday (Apr. 13), the Edmonton Oilers announced they had signed undrafted free agent defender Atro Leppänen to a one-year entry-level contract that begins in the 2025-26 season. There is no indication, currently, that he will be joining the organization immediately on an ATO with either of the Oilers’ minor-league affiliates. Leppänen joins a long … Read more
On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed defenceman Blake Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract. Smith just completed his season with the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, recording a career-best 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games during the regular season, adding an assist in five playoff games. The deal is set to … Read more
Kenny Connors was a standout player up front for three seasons with UMass (photo: Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics), Massachusetts junior forward Kenny Connors has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Connors, who forgoes his final season of collegiate eligibility, was originally taken by the Kings in the fourth round (103rd overall) … Read more
Javier Báez likely knows the truth: He hasn’t lived up to the contract the Detroit Tigers gave him. That awareness — paired with his body breaking down — may define how this deal ultimately ends. When the Tigers signed Báez to a six-year, $140 million contract in 2021, they were betting on his electric play … Read more
Jacob Fowler was a wall in net the past two seasons for Boston College (photo: Brody Hannon). The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Boston College sophomore goaltender Jacob Fowler. Fowler also signed a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the remainder of … Read more