Released from their PTOs
Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets have released forward James Neal from his PTO.
New Jersey Devils: The Devils have released defenseman Thomas Hickey from his PTO.
Claimed off waivers
Chris Johnston: The Calgary Flames have claimed forward Radim Zohorna off waivers from the Pittsbugh Penguins.
Chris Johnston: The Ottawa Senators have claimed goaltender Magnus Hellberg off waivers from the Seattle Kraken.
Placed on waivers
Puck Pedia: Players who were placed on waivers.
Anaheim Ducks – Olli Juolevi, Justin Kirkland and Chase De Leo
Columbus Blue Jackets – Gavin Gayreuther and Trey Fix-Wolansky
Los Angeles Kings – Thomas Tynan
Minnesota Wild – Joe Hicketts and Joseph Cramarossa
Tampa Bay Lightning – Gemel Smith and Alex Barre-Boulet
Winnipeg Jets – Kevin Stenlund
The Kraken sign Daniel Sprong
Stephen Whyno: The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a two-way contract worth $750,000 in the NHL.
Jaromir Jagr thinking retirement?
Naftali Clinton of Daily Faceoff: Czech news site blesk.cz is reporting that 50-year old Jaromir Jagr is seriously considering retiring from hockey.
Jagr when asked why coming back for another season is a hard decision.
“It’s hard to explain. At my age, playing at any level is challenging. Prepare, motivate. Not to mention the need for rest…”