NHL Player News

Barre-Boulet signed a contract with the Sharks on Wednesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

According to PuckPedia, it's a two-year, $1.75 million contract. Barre-Boulet was a point-per-game player in the AHL in 2025-26, logging 26 goals and 44 assists over 70 regular-season outings, though he dipped to 12 points in 17 playoff games. Barre-Boulet will likely spend most of 2026-27 in the AHL, but he could get a look at times as a depth forward.

Lavoie signed a contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Per PuckPedia, it's a one-year, one-way deal worth $900,000. Lavoie hasn't earned a point in 17 career NHL games. He was plenty impressive with AHL Henderson last year, earning 30 goals and 26 assists over 45 regular-season outings as well as three goals in six playoff games. Lavoie's deal is probably a two-way contract given his usage over the years, but he should have a chance to compete for a roster spot in Vegas during training camp.

Gatcomb signed a contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

According to PuckPedia, it's a two-year, $1.75 million contract. Gatcomb should have a chance to compete for a fourth-line job in training camp. The 26-year-old put up seven points, 55 shots on net and 192 hits in 49 regular-season outings with the Islanders in 2025-26, but they didn't give him a qualifying offer Monday. Gatcomb will help replace some of the toughness Vegas lost when Cole Smith departed in free agency, and Keegan Kolesar was traded to Detroit.

Lafferty signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lafferty earned just two points in 29 games for the Blackhawks in 2025-26. He added nine shots on net, 14 PIM and 35 hits. The 31-year-old will likely max out as a fourth-line option, and if he doesn't impress in training camp, he'll likely get waived and demoted to the AHL.

Beecher signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Beecher had three goals, four assists, 37 shots on net, 23 hits, 31 blocked shots and 31 PIM over 35 regular-season games between the Bruins and the Flames in 2025-26. The 25-year-old was not tendered a qualifying offer by Calgary on Monday. He'll compete for fourth-line minutes in Florida, but he may find himself on waivers prior to the start of the season if he doesn't impress in training camp.

Gawdin signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Gawdin spent the last two years in the Kings' organization but didn't make an NHL appearance. He totaled 42 goals and 71 assists over 143 AHL regular-season contests with Ontario. Gawdin could compete for bottom-six minutes with the Rangers, but he'll more than likely spend most of his time with AHL Hartford if he's able to clear waivers at the start of the campaign.

Sillinger signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Sillinger made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25 against Seattle on Jan. 9. That has been his only NHL appearance, but he will remain under contract with the organization for at least one more year. He played in 69 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2025-26, recording 14 goals, 20 assists and 50 PIM.

Eller signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Eller also has the potential for $250,000 in performance bonuses -- four of which are $50,000 for games-played thresholds and the fifth for a Stanley Cup title. Eller struggled a bit with the Senators in 2025-26, earning 15 points, 50 hits, 33 blocked shots and 67 shots on net over 68 regular-season outings. He's likely to fill a fourth-line role once again, though there's no guarantee the 37-year-old will play on an everyday basis.

Jones signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.

Jones earned three points over 28 regular-season games with the Wild last season. He also produced 32 points in 37 contests for AHL Iowa while captaining the minor-league club. Jones will add some veteran leadership and could see time in a bottom-six role if injuries arise for the Flames in 2026-27.

Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Laughton was expected to test the market and wasn't viewed as likely to come back to the Kings. Instead, the 32-year-old center looped back around in free agency and will stabilize Los Angeles' bottom six. Laughton had 13 goals, seven assists, 95 shots on net, 121 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 64 regular-season outings between the Maple Leafs and the Kings last season.