On Wednesday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The 18-year-old center was drafted 15th overall by the Canucks in the 2025 NHL Draft. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Braeden Cootes on a three-year, entry-level … Read more
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Ryan Chesley to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Chesley’s contract will carry an average annual value of $923,333 at the NHL level and $82,500 in AHL. The Capitals selected Chesley, 21, in the second round … 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
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
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