Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgewood is expected to test free agency on July 1st (as per Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside). The 31-year-old is coming off a two-year, $2MM that was the first one-way NHL deal of Wedgewood’s career. The Etobicoke, Ontario native has made it clear that he would like a raise on his $1MM and given that he didn’t start making NHL money until he was 29, … [Read more...] about Free Agency Notes: Wedgewood, Girgensons, Necas
Maple Leafs Acquire Rights To Chris Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Chris Tanev from the Dallas Stars (Twitter link). The return is depth forward Max Ellis and a 2026 seventh-round pick, shares Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff (Twitter link). Toronto will have two days to negotiate with the prolific defensive-defenseman before he enters free agency on July … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Rights To Chris Tanev
Stars Sign Alexander Petrovic To Two-Year, Two-Way Extension
The Dallas Stars have signed depth defenseman Alexander Petrovic to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The details of the contract haven’t been released, though Petrovic’s last four contracts have come at a league-minimum price tag. Petrovic played in his first NHL games since 2019 when he stepped in for one regular season game and seven postseason games this season. He … [Read more...] about Stars Sign Alexander Petrovic To Two-Year, Two-Way Extension
Stars To Buy Out Ryan Suter
2:23 p.m.: Suter’s camp was informed of the buyout by the Stars last night, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports. There are already multiple teams interested in signing him when he becomes a free agent in the coming days, per LeBrun. 9:07 a.m.: Jeff Marek of Sportsnet is reporting that the Dallas Stars are buying out the final year of defenseman Ryan Suter’s contract. … [Read more...] about Stars To Buy Out Ryan Suter
Stars Are Continuing Contract Talks With Tanev
The Stars are continuing discussions with pending UFA blueliner Chris Tanev, relays Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic (Twitter link). The 34-year-old proved to be a strong pickup at the trade deadline, helping to anchor their back end through a run to the Western Conference Final. Tanev finished the season with 19 points and a career-best 207 blocks in 75 games between … [Read more...] about Stars Are Continuing Contract Talks With Tanev