Anaheim
The Ducks signed winger Patrick Maroon to a three-year extension worth $6M, effective in 2015/16. They signed their first round, 10th overall, selection, winger Nick Ritchie to an entry level contract.
Arizona
The Coyotes made no major moves this week.
Boston
The Bruins made no major moves this week.
Buffalo
The Sabres added Danny Flynn, Tom Coolen, and former NHL star Bryan Trottier as assistant coaches. Former NHL star goaltender Arturs Irbe has been added as goaltending coach.
Calgary
The Flames have announced a one-year affiliation with the ECHL’s Colorado Eagles.
Carolina
The Hurricanes have signed their first-round, seventh overall, selection, defenceman Haydn Fleury to an entry-level contract. Defenceman Joni Pitkanen who sat out last season with a nasty ankle injury sustained during the 2012/13 season, recently had an interview in Finland regarding his playing future. The 30-year old free agent, who last played for Carolina, still hasn’t resumed skating.
Chicago
The Blackhawks made no major moves this week.
Colorado
The Avalanche made no major moves this week.
Columbus
The Blue Jackets made no major moves this week.
Dallas
The Stars made no major moves this week.
Detroit
The Red Wings made no major moves this week.
Edmonton
The Oilers made no major moves this week.
Florida
The Panthers made no major moves this week. Defenceman Aaron Ekblad was sidelined with a concussion this week at World Junior training camp. The hope is for him to return by the time training camp starts, but you can never be sure.
Los Angeles
The Kings made no major moves this week. They were announced as the opponents for the 2015 NHL Stadium Series against San Jose.
Minnesota
The Wild made no major moves this week.
Montreal
The Canadiens made no major moves this week.
Nashville
The Predators made no major moves this week.
New Jersey
The Devils made no major moves this week.
NY Islanders
The Islanders made no major moves this week.
NY Rangers
The Rangers made no major moves this week.
Ottawa
The Senators made no major moves this week.
Philadelphia
The Flyers were quite busy this week. Defenceman Kimmo Timonen was diagnosed with blood clots in his leg and lungs. To cope with this nasty injury, the Flyers signed defenceman Michael Del Zotto to a one-year contract worth $1.3M. They also signed centre Ryan White to a one-year two-way contract. Forward Adam Hall, who spent last season with the Flyers, has signed in Switzerland with HC Ambri-Piotta.
Pittsburgh
The Penguins have signed centre Brandon Sutter to a two-year contract worth $6.6M.
San Jose
The Sharks have been announced as the hosts of the 2015 NHL Stadium Series. They will host division rival Los Angeles at the NFL’s San Fransisco 49ers’ new Levi’s Stadium on February 21.
St. Louis
The Blues made no major moves this week.
Tampa Bay
The Lightning signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year extension worth $11.9M, effective in 2015/16. Forward Tom Pyatt, who last played in the NHL for the Lightning, signed in Switzerland with HC Geneve-Servette.
Toronto
The Maple Leafs made no major moves this week.
Vancouver
The Canucks made no major moves this week.
Washington
The Capitals made no major moves this week.
Winnipeg
The Jets made no major moves this week.
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