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NHL free agent news, rumors and signings. NHL free agency opens on July 13th, but free agent news and rumors begin long before that.

The Calgary Flames will be buying out defenseman Michael Stone

Quick Hits: Retiring AHLers, Promotions and Hirings, Players Signings and Buyouts

Management promotions and hirings. The Calgary Flames will be buying out defenseman Michael Stone. Kevin Shattenkirk buyout official.
The NHL Salary Cap Is Here To Stay

The NHL Salary Cap Is Here To Stay

The NHLs salary cap system has been around for the past 14 years, and there is little incentive for them to change things.
Jake Gardiner would help the Buffalo Sabres but they currently can't fit his salary in. Asking price for Rasmus Ristolainen remains high.

NHL Rumors: Wild GM Candidates … Buffalo Sabres Notes on Gusev, Gardiner and Ristolainen

Some Minnesota Wild GM candidates. Buffalo Sabres mailbag on Nikita Gusev, second-line center, Jake Gardiner and Rasmus Ristolainen.
NHL News: The New York Rangers will be buying out the final two years of Kevin Shattenkirk's contract. 

NHL News: The New York Rangers Will Buyout The Final Two Years Of Kevin Shattenkirk’s Contract

The New York Rangers will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk’s contract. 
The New Jersey Devils have signed Will Butcher to a three-year contract

The New Jersey Devils Sign Will Butcher To A Three Year Deal

The New Jersey Devils have signed Will Butcher to a three-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning plan to have Brayden Point signed by training camp. Devils coach visits Taylor Hall

NHL Rumors: Kreider, Hall, Boeser, Gusev and Point

Kreider’s name everywhere. Coach Hynes visits Hall. Islanders didn’t like Gusev’s asking price. Point will be signed by training camp.
Jake Gardiner may have a handshake deal in place with a team that needs to trade a defenseman. Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs dug in.

NHL Rumors: Jake Gardiner, Mitch Marner, and Nikita Gusev

Does UFA Jake Gardiner have a handshake deal? The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner are both dug in. Golden Knights were talking with two teams at the end about Nikita Gusev.
GM Kyle Dubas Dazzles With Juggling of the Toronto Maple Leafs' Salary Cap

GM Kyle Dubas Dazzles With Juggling Of The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been moving players out and bringing players in an attempt to clear and maximize their salary cap this offseason.
Kings claim Troy Grosenick. Derek Ryan to the LTIR. Zach Werenski out a week or two. Martin Necas out short-term. Kris Letang returns.

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Werenski … Four Teams With RFAs And Cap Issues

The Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Zach Werenski. Looking at four teams that have some cap issues for their RFAs
The San Jose Sharks get a bargain deal with Kevin Labanc.

2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Pacific Division

The Pacific Division’s best free-agent signings happened to come from the same team — the San Jose Sharks. Our focus takes a quick peek into the why as far as Kevin Labanc and Timo Meier.
The New York Rangers are over the cap and need to trade or buyout some players before the start of the season

NHL Rumors: Buyout And Trade Candidates For The New York Rangers

Buyout and trade candidates for the New York Rangers Larry Brooks of…
The Calgary Flames signed David Rittich to a two-year deal. They'll need to make some room to re-sign RFA Matthew Tkachuk.

Quick Hits: McCarron, Murphy and Rittich … Flames Running Out Of Cap Space

Canadiens sign McCarron Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens have signed forward Michael McCarron…