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The Avalanche sign Danila Zhuravlyov

Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche have signed defenseman Danila Zhuravlyov to a two-year, entry-level contract.

The Capitals sign Bogdan Trineyev

Washington Capitals: The Capital signed 20-year old Bogdan Trineyev to a three-year, entry-level contract with an AAV of $859,167.

The Capitals drafted Trineyev 117th overall in the 4th round of the 2020 draft.

The Blue Jackets sign Kirill Marchenko

Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets have signed 2018 second-round pick, 49th overall, forward Kirill Marchenko to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Marchenko recorded 34 goals and 30 assists in 114 KHL games.

The Panthers sign Santtu Kinnunen

David Dwork: The Florida Panthers have signed their 2018 seventh-round pick, defenseman Santtu Kinnunen to a two-year, entry-level contract.

David Dwork: Panthers GM Bill Zito on Kinnunen: “Santtu is a talented defenseman who has proven himself playing professionally in Finland with Tappara Tampere. We look forward to watching him further his growth and development as he transitions to hockey in North America.”

The Penguins sign Raivis Ansons

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins signed 2020 fifth round pick, 149th overall, forward Raivis Ansons to a three-year, entry-level deal.

Art Ross winner Connor McDavid

Rocket Richard winner Auston Matthews