The Islanders sign Calle Odelius
New York Islanders: The Islanders have signed 2022 second-round pick, defenseman Calle Odelius to a three-year entry-level contract. He’s been loaned to Djurgarden of the SEL.
Stefen Rosner: Odelius won’t be attending the Islanders training camp. Djurgarden’s season starts on September 23rd.
The Sabres re-sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Sabres PR: The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a two-year contract with an $837,500 salary cap hit.
Puck Pedia: Luukkonen will be owed a $971,000 qualifying offer when the contract is up.
2022-23: $750,000 NHL salary and $350,000 in the minors
2023-24: $925,000 one-way
Thompson’s “job to lose”
Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said that opening night starter is Logan Thompson‘s “job to lose” as he was their starter at the end of last season.
Newly acquired Adin Hill will challenge for the No. 1 job. Laurent Brossoit had offseason hip surgery and may not be ready to start the season.
The Wild trade Dmitry Kulikov to the Ducks
Frank Seravalli: The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations.
Michael Russo: Wild GM Bill Guerin said that they had too many defensemen and now have some cap flexibility to make another trade before the season or during the season if they feel they need to improve. Guerin said that Calen Addison must still make the team.
Cap Friendly: With a 20-man projected roster of 12 forwards, six defensemen, and two goaltenders, the Wild have $5,738,079 in projected salary cap space.
Dmitry Kulikov has been traded from the Minnesota Wild to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations. Kulikov is still pretty solid 2nd pairing defenseman. He should be definitely a positive addition for Anaheim. pic.twitter.com/jpq5IQfTIp
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) August 31, 2022