- Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have signed 30-year old Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension ($41.25 million – a $6.875 million cap hit).Kesler on the Ducks priority to sign him to a contract extension.
“The feeling was mutual. They wanted me and I wanted to stay. It’s a great organization, great owners, great management that wants to win, great coaches, great trainers. To be a part of this organization for six more years, it’s a good feeling. My family and I are very happy.”
Kesler on how confident he is that he can play out the contract.
“Very confident. This isn’t my last contract. I want another one after this. Right now, I’m sitting here saying I won’t be done. My family supports that, and they know. When that time comes, I’ll be ready to retire, but right now I’m fully confident I can play out this contract and get another one after.”
- Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have signed defenseman Justin Schultz to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration. ($3.9 million)
- Larry Brooks: The Rangers have signed RFA Jesper Fast to a two-year deal with a $925,000 salary cap hit. J.T. Miller accepted the Rangers qualifying offer of $874,000. Derek Stepan is their lone remaining RFA.
- Larry Brooks: With Miller accepting the Rangers qualifying offer, he protected his arbitration rights for next year.
