NHL News: Utah, Devils, Predators, Blue Jackets and Flames

The Columbus Blue Jackets finally hired a head coach. Spencer Stastney has his arbitration hearing. Utah signs their first-round pick.

Apr 21, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney (24) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Utah signs their first-round pick

Puck Pedia: The Utah Hockey Club signed their 2024 first-round pick, 24th overall, Cole Beaudoin to a three-year entry-level contract with a cap hit and AAV of $975,000.

He’ll get an NHL salary of $877,500, a $97,500 signing bonus and $85,000 in the minors.

The Devils re-sign Santeri Hatakka

Devils PR: The New Jersey Devils have re-signed 23-year-old defenseman Santeri Hatakka to a one-year, two-way deal that will pay him $775,000 in the NHL, $125,000 in the minors with $150,000 guaranteed.

Arbitration hearing for Spencer Stastney

Nick Kieser: The Nashville Predators and RFA defenseman Spencer Stastney had their arbitration hearing yesterday and a decision is expected by Wednesday morning.

Nick Kieser: The Predators are asking for a two-year, two-way deal and Stastney is asking for a one-year, one-way deal.

The Columbus Blue Jackets finally hired a head coach

Columbus Blue Jackets: GM Don Waddell announced yesterday that they’ve reached an agreement with Dean Evason to become their next head coach. An introductory press conference is scheduled for today at 10:30 AM ET.

“Dean Evason brings to coaching what he brought as a player – passion, hard work and tenacity – and I couldn’t be happier that he will serve as the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets,” said Waddell. “He has spent well over two decades in this league as a player, assistant coach and head coach and I believe that experience, combined with the outstanding person he is, will allow Dean to get the best out of our players and put us in a position to succeed as a team.”

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