NHL Player News

Washe inked a two-year contract with the Ducks on Friday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News. The contract is a two-way agreement for 2025-26 but becomes one-way in 2026-27.

Washe had 16 goals and 38 points in 42 appearances with Western Michigan University in 2024-25. He also logged two games with Anaheim, recording two shots and four hits while averaging 7:44 of ice time. Washe will fight for a bottom-six spot on Anaheim's Opening Night roster. However, the Ducks have some depth up the middle after adding Ryan Poehling and Mikael Granlund over the summer, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Washe begin the campaign in the minors.

Lauko inked a contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga on Friday, Czech hockey writer Jan Eichler reports.

Lauko became an unrestricted free agent July 1, as Boston did not give him a qualifying offer. The 25-year-old generated five goals and six assists across 56 regular-season games with the Bruins and Minnesota in 2024-25. Lauko will join former NHLer Martin Kaut in Pardubice.

Pospisil agreed to terms on a three-year, $7.5 million contract extension with Calgary on Tuesday, PuckPedia reports.

Pospisil ended the 2024-25 campaign mired in a 24-game goal drought during which he managed just five helpers. The 25-year-old center set a new personal best with 25 points in 81 regular-season tilts and saw time with the No. 2 power-play unit. Still, Pospisil will likely struggle to secure anything more than a bottom-six role next season, which makes him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

Poturalski signed a one-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL on Sunday.

During the 2024-25 regular season, Poturalski had one assist in three NHL outings with the Sharks. He also amassed 30 goals and a league-leading 73 points across 59 regular-season appearances for AHL San Jose last campaign.

Bordeleau (concussion) signed a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Thursday.

The 23-year-old was dealt earlier in the month from San Jose in exchange for Shane Bowers. Bordeleau played 44 regular-season games with the Sharks across four seasons, scoring six times and adding 12 assists. He spent most of last season with AHL San Jose, tallying 14 goals and 24 assists across 59 regular-season appearances. He will likely spend most of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Utica, barring a slew of injuries up front for the Devils.

Czata signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Wednesday.

Czata was selected by the Lightning in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and he was able to come to terms with the organization just under a month later. He made 68 regular-season appearances with OHL Niagara last year and racked up 21 goals and 34 assists. The 18-year-old will likely require more time to develop before he's in the mix to make his NHL debut.

Suzuki signed a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Monday.

Suzuki made his NHL debut in January but was held off the scoresheet in two regular-season games. The 24-year-old fared much better with AHL Chicago, generating 12 goals and 47 assists across 69 regular-season outings. The 2019 first-round pick will most likely spend the majority of 2025-26 in the minors since the Hurricanes have plenty of depth up front.

Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract with the Jets on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Vilardi was a restricted free agent who would have gone to arbitration if he hadn't agreed to terms with Winnipeg. The 25-year-old recorded 27 goals and 61 points in 71 regular-season outings with the Jets in 2024-25. It was his third straight 20-plus goal season, but he shattered his previous career high of 41 points, which was set in 2022-23. His new cap hit suggests Winnipeg anticipates his 2024-25 production being his new normal. He's projected to serve on Winnipeg's top line and first power-play unit in the upcoming campaign, and he should maintain that role for years to come.

Joshua was brought in by the Leafs on Thursday from the Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick.

Joshua is coming off a disappointing 2024-25 campaign with Vancouver in which he failed to reach the 20-point threshold for the first time since 2021-22 -- a problem that was in no small part caused by his 57 regular-season appearances. If he can stay healthy this season, Joshua should be capable of locking down a middle-six role with the Leafs, though he's far from a lock to avoid stints on the fourth line or in the press box.

Kerins penned a one-year, two-way contract with Calgary on Thursday.

Kerins led the AHL Wranglers in scoring last year during the regular season, potting 33 goals and adding 28 assists across 63 games. He made his NHL debut with the Flames last season, generating four assists in five games. Kerins is a bubble player at this time, but a strong training camp could garner him a job as a third-line winger.