With Sam Reinhart inked to a new three-year deal, the Florida Panthers look ready to go for the 2021-22 season. The Cats still have somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.5 million in cap space depending on how one assembles a 23-man roster, so they can still add if Bill Zito deems it necessary. One more thing to be on the lookout for, a long-term extension for captain Aleksander Barkov.
There were some signings around the NHL on Thursday. Let’s take a look…
The Winnipeg Jets and Andrew Copp have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3.64 million, avoiding a scheduled arbitration hearing. Copp had a big season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists (24) and points (39). (Arctic Ice Hockey)
Winnipeg also signed defenseman Johnny Kovacevic to a one-year, two-way deal. Kovacevic suited up in 29 AHL games for the Manitoba Moose last season. (Illegal Curve)
The Edmonton Oilers inked defenseman Slater Koekkoek to a two-year, $1.85-million contract. Koekkoek, 27, scored one goal in 18 games for the Oilers after signing with the club prior to the start of the 2020-21 season. (The Copper & Blue)
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenseman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract. Brisebois appeared in one game for the Canucks and suited up for 14 AHL games last season. (The Province)
The Carolina Hurricanes inked defenseman Maxime Lajoie to a one-year, two-way deal. Lajoie spent the 2020-21 with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves and produced 21 points in 27 games. (Canes Country)
The New York Rangers signed forward Brennan Othmann to an entry-level contract. Othmann, who spent last season with EC Olten in Switzerland, was selected with the 16th overall pick in 2021 NHL Entry Draft. (Blueshirt Banter)
The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Sammy Helenius to an entry-level contract. Helenius was taken in the second round (59th overall) of the 2021 draft. The 18-year-played in 54 games with Liiga’s JYP club. (Mayor’s Manor)
The Calgary Flames signed goaltender Tyler Parsons to a one-year, two-way contract. Parsons, a second round pick in 2016, appeared in one game for the Stockton Heat last season. (Stockton Heat)
As of this morning, the NHL arbitration hearings list looks like this:
Minnesota Wild: Kevin Fiala, F (team-elected; Aug. 17)
Nashville Predators: Juuse Saros, G (Aug. 18)
Vancouver Canucks: Jason Dickinson, F (Aug. 20)
Colorado Avalanche: Dennis Gilbert, D (Aug. 21)
Detroit Red Wings: Adam Erne, F (Aug. 21)
Calgary Flames: Nikita Zadorov, D (Aug. 26)
Philadelphia Flyers: Travis Sanheim, D (team-elected; Aug. 26)