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
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Leonard ‘s contract will carry an average annual value of $950,000. The Capitals selected Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Leonard, 20, recorded 49 points (30g, 19a) … Read more
Ryan Chesley is the second player in Minnesota history to wear No. 71 after Donald Bodin (1949-50) (photo: Bjorn Franke). The AHL’s Hershey Bears have signed Minnesota junior defenseman Ryan Chesley to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Chesley served as one of the captains of the Golden Gophers this … Read more
Photo: Sportsnet The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Spencer Smallman to a two-year, two-way contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Smallman’s contract will carry an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level and $380,000 in AHL. Smallman, 28, has recorded 33 points (9g, 24a) in 55 games with … Read more
Dans Locmelis spent two seasons skating for UMass (photo: Massachusetts Athletics). The NHL’s Boston Bruins announced today that the team has signed Massachusetts sophomore forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year, entry-level contract. Locmelis will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout. Locmelis appeared in 40 games with the Minutemen during the 2024-25 … Read more
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman David Gucciardi to a two-year entry-level contract beginning next season, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Gucciardi’s contract will carry an average annual value of $855,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in AHL. Gucciardi is expected to sign an amateur tryout agreement with the … Read more
Toronto Marlies sign Arizona State forward Ryan Kirwan to 2-year AHL contract Photo credit: Arizona State University Athletics By Michael Mazzei Mar 30, 2025, 06:30 EDT Comments News Toronto Marlies sign Arizona State forward Ryan Kirwan to 2-year AHL contract Anthony Stolarz will start vs. Kings, Nick Robertson scratched Luke Haymes and John Prokop excited to … Read more