After re-signing Aaron Ekblad earlier today and agreeing to terms on a new contract for Brad Marchand, the Panthers might not be done just yet. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports (video link) that Florida is also working on a new contract for pending unrestricted free agent center Tomas Nosek. The 32-year-old inked a one-year deal worth the league minimum of $775K on … [Read more...] about Panthers Working On Re-Signing Nosek
Zac Dalpe Announces Retirement
Longtime minor-league forward Zac Dalpe, who appeared in parts of 12 NHL seasons with numerous clubs over the past two decades, has announced his retirement via an open letter published on the Charlotte Checkers’ website. Dalpe, 35, scored 16 goals, 16 assists, and 32 points with a -37 rating in 168 career regular-season games with the Blue Jackets, Panthers, Wild, Canucks, … [Read more...] about Zac Dalpe Announces Retirement
UFA Notes: Allen, Schmidt, Ceci, Perry, Asplund
The Devils are likely to go “down to the wire” on extension talks with goaltender Jake Allen before the market opens at 11 a.m. CT today, independent insider Frank Seravalli reports. Allen was a spectacular backup option to Jacob Markström in his first full season in Jersey. There’s no surprise that they’ve expressed strong interest in retaining him, but they’ll likely have to … [Read more...] about UFA Notes: Allen, Schmidt, Ceci, Perry, Asplund
Panthers Sign Brad Marchand To Six-Year Extension
July 1: The Panthers have confirmed the six-year deal for Marchand while not disclosing financial terms. The exact cap hit is $5.25MM, per PuckPedia. June 30, 6:20 p.m.: Unsurprisingly, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Marchand’s new contract is heavily frontloaded. He’ll make just $1MM in base salary each year, and the rest will be paid out in signing bonuses. For trade … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Brad Marchand To Six-Year Extension
Panthers Sign Daniil Tarasov
The Panthers have signed recently acquired RFA netminder Daniil Tarasov to a one-year, $1.05MM contract, according to PuckPedia. The deal walks him to unrestricted free agency next summer. Florida now has their new backup goalie officially in tow after acquiring his rights from the Blue Jackets for the No. 160 overall pick in last week’s draft, which Columbus used on OHL Oshawa … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Daniil Tarasov