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The Winnipeg Jets have signed free agents F Trevor Lewis and G Cole Kehler to PTOs for training camp. Manitoba Moose (AHL) defender Jimmy Oligny is also at camp on a tryout.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Boo Nieves to a PTO for training camp.

The New York Islanders have re-signed forward Matt Martin, defenceman Andy Greene and signed goaltender Cory Schneider.

Minnesota Wild name Jared Spurgeon as their new captain.

The Vancouver #Canucks have signed Travis Hamonic to a PTO contract.

Dubois on reports of desire to play elsewhere: “our goal was to get a contract before camp. The team, my agent, and myself have held private talks and they’ll remain private.”

CBJ coach John Tortorella says Pierre-Luc Dubois’ desire for a trade will be handled similarly, in one respect, to how Bobrovsky / Panarin played out two seasons ago. They’ll confront it as a group and deal with it out in the open, he said.

Chicago #Blackhawks re-sign Dylan Strome to two-year, $3M AAV contract extension.

Following 11 seasons and 632 regular-season NHL games, Colin Wilson has today announced his retirement from the NHL.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed F Oliver Bjorkstrand to a 5-year, $27M contract extension ($5.4M AAV)

Buffalo #Sabres announce forward Zemgus Girgensons will miss six months after suffering a hamstring injury during a training camp scrimmage on Monday.

Nashville Predators re-sign RFA forward Luke Kunin to two-year, $2.3M AAV contract extension.

Anaheim #Ducks have signed goalie Anthony Stolarz to a 2 year contract extension worth $1,900,000.

2021-22: $950,000
2022-23: $950,000

The New Jersey Devils have signed defenceman Sami Vatanen to a one-year, $2 million contract.

The Colorado Avalanche have placed defender Josh Anderson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination, per @CapFriendly. The 22-year old was the #GoAvsGo 2016 3rd round pick and had one year left on his ELC at a $765,000 annual cap hit.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Riley Sheahan to one-year, $700,000 contract.

Devils announce that Corey Crawford "has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the club due to personal reasons."

NHL announces Dallas Stars had 6 players and 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19. Team facility is closed for a number of days.

Stars' schedule is being reviewed, but will not begin season before Jan. 19 - meaning first 3 games (at least) have been postponed.

The Florida Panthers have released goaltender Scott Darling from his PTO.

New York Islanders agree to terms with RFA forward Mathew Barzal on a three-year, $7M AAV contract extension. He will be an RFA with Arbitration rights at the end of the deal.

Contract breakdown per @DarrenDreger:

2021 - $4M
2021/22 - $7M
2022/23 - $10M

Calgary #Flames sign Brett Ritchie to PTO.