Luke Richardson get a four-year deal from the Blackhawks
Ben Pope: Pierre LeBrun reported that Luke Richardson’s contract with the Chicago Blackhawks is for four years at about $1.5 million per season.
Richardson’s deal is much cheaper than some of the other coaching contracts that have been handed out lately.
The Red Wings hire Derek Lalonde
Thomas Roth of Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings have named Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Derek Lalonde as their 28th head coach.
“I’m very pleased to announce Derek as our new head coach,” Yzerman said. “He has proven himself as an excellent coach at every level and has spent the last four seasons in the National Hockey League as part of a very successful program in Tampa Bay. We feel he is ready to take the next step in his career as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.”
Kevin Fiala salary breakdown
Puck Pedia: The salary breakdown for Kevin Fiala’s seven-year, $7.875 million cap with the Los Angeles Kings. Years two through four he has a no-movement clause and in years five through seven a 10-team no-trade list.
2022-23: $3.25 million and a $3.25 million signing bonus
2023-24: $4.875 million and a $3.25 million signing bonus
2024-25: $5.5 million and a $3.25 million signing bonus
2025-26: $5.5 million and a $3.25 million signing bonus
2026-27: $6.5 million and a $2 million signing bonus
2027-28: $6.75 million and a $1 million signing bonus
2028-29: $6.75 million
Blue Jackets trade for Mathieu Olivier
Frank Seravalli: The Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Mathieu Olivier from the Nashville Predators for a 2022 4th round pick – originally belong to the Maple Leafs.
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he was going to be looking to add some toughness to their lineup this offseason.
“We’ve got some of that now.”
“We’ve watched him for a while now. He’s a guy we think can play the physical style and fit into our lineup.”
Adam Gaudette to become a UFA
Bruce Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators have told forward Adam Gaudette that they won’t be sending him a qualifying offer, therefore becoming a UFA.
The Stars re-sign Scott Wedgewood
The Dallas Stars have resigned UFA goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a two-year contract extension with a $1 million salary cap hit.
He’ll get $1 million for each season.
The Stars re-sign Riley Tufte
Puck Pedia: The Stars have re-signed pending RFA forward Riley Tufte to a one-year deal.
He’ll get $750,000 in the NHL and $110,000 in the minors.
The Kraken re-sign Gustav Olofsson
Puck Pedia: The Seattle Kraken have re-signed pending UFA defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year deal.
He’ll get $750,000 in the NHL and $275,000 in the minors.
The Kings re-sign Matt Villalta
Puck Pedia: The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed RFA goaltender Matt Villalta to a one-year extension.
He’ll get $787,500 in the NHL and $70,000 in the minors.
The Sabres re-sign Craig Anderson
Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres have signed goaltender Craig Anderson one-year contract with a base salary of $1.5 million.
Puck Pedia: Anderson has $500,000 in potential game-played bonuses.
