Reigning Hobey Baker winner, Michigan State star Howard gives up senior season, signs NHL deal with Oilers

The NHL’s Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday they have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for London Knights (OHL) forward Sam O’Reilly. The Oilers also announced Howard has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26, forgoing his last year of NCAA eligibility. Howard appeared in 37 games for Michigan … Read more

NHL’s Devils sign Boston University forward Lachance, who gives up last two years of NCAA eligibility

The NHL’s New Jersey Devils have announced the team has signed Boston University sophomore forward Shane Lachance to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2025-26 season. Lachance will sign an AHL contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and report to the Utica Comets. Lachance was acquired by New Jersey from the Edmonton … Read more

Kaplan inks NHL deal with Philadelphia, leaves Boston University after junior season

The NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers have signed Boston University junior forward Devin Kaplan to a three-year, entry-level contract and Kaplan will report immediately to the Flyers for the remainder of the season. Kaplan was selected by the Flyers in the third-round (69th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft and has participated in Flyers development camp in … Read more

After pair of seasons, national championship with Western Michigan, Bump leaves Broncos for NHL contract with Flyers

Western Michigan sophomore forward Alex Bump has agreed to an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Bump played a critical role in the Broncos winning the 2025 national championship along with the Penrose Cup and NCHC Frozen Faceoff title. He led the team in points (47) and goals (23) throughout the season. The Prior … Read more

Denver forward Wright signs NHL contract with Kings, leaves Pioneers after junior season

Denver junior forward Jared Wright has signed a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26 with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Wright will report to Los Angeles’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Wright registered 17 points on nine goals and eight assists while playing in … Read more

Boston University top scorer Hutson gives up last season of NCAA eligibility for NHL contract with Edmonton

The NHL’s Edmonton Oilers have announced they have signed Boston University junior forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with this season. The Barrington, Ill., native led BU in scoring this season with 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points in 38 games, helping the Terriers reach the Frozen Four national championship … Read more

Penn State goalie Sergeev leaves Nittany Lions after junior season, signs NHL deal with Flames

Penn State junior goaltender Arsenii Sergeev has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. The Flames originally chose Sergeev in the seventh round (205th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. “We are extremely happy for Arsi signing a well-deserved NHL contract with Calgary,” said Nittany Lions coach Guy Gadowsky in a statenent. … Read more

NHL’s Blackhawks sign Boston University captain Greene, who leaves Terriers ahead of senior season

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University forward Ryan Greene on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. Greene recorded 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists) in 40 games during his junior season with BU in 2024-25, helping the team reach the national … Read more

Denver blueliner, 2024-25 NCHC player of the year Buium leaves Pioneers after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Wild

Denver sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season with the Minnesota Wild. Buium is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday night in the Wild’s regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The DU sophomore was named the NCHC player of the … Read more

Denver junior Thompson forgoes last season of NCAA eligibility, signs NHL contract with Blackhawks

Denver junior forward Aidan Thompson has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Thompson will report to Chicago’s AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, on a professional tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. His NHL deal will start with the 2025-26 season. Thompson recorded career highs during his junior season with the … Read more

Fowler leaves Boston College crease after sophomore season, signs NHL contract with Canadiens

The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Boston College sophomore goaltender Jacob Fowler. Fowler also signed a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket. The Melbourne, Fla., native played 35 games with Boston College … Read more

NHL’s Bruins sign Cornell forward Bancroft, who forgoes last season of NCAA eligibility

Cornell junior forward Dalton Bancroft has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Bancroft will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the remainder of the season on an amateur tryout contract. Ending the 2024-25 season with 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists), Bancroft led the Big Red in short-handed goals (2) … Read more

Michigan forward Hallum leaves Wolverines after junior season, inks NHL contract with Vegas

The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights have signed Michigan junior forward Jackson Hallum to a two-year, entry-level contract. A third-round selection (91st overall) of the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Draft, Hallum played in all 36 games for the Wolverines this season, finishing with 17 points on eight goals and nine assists. He scored two … Read more

NHL’s Flames sign UMass forward Suniev, who leaves Minutemen after two seasons

The NHL’s Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed Massachusetts sophomore forward Aydar Suniev to a three-year, entry-level contract. Suniev was the Flames third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. was the Flames third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. A native of Kazan, Russia, Suniev played 35 games for … Read more

UMass forward O’Hara signs with NHL’s Predators, gives up last season of NCAA eligibility

Massachusetts junior forward Cole O’Hara has signed a two-year, entry-level NHL contract with the Nashville Predators. The Richmond, Hill, Ont., native will report to the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. O’Hara, who forgoes his final season of collegiate eligibility, was originally selected by Nashville in the … Read more

UMass sophomore Locmelis signs NHL contract with Boston, leaves Minutemen after pair of seasons

The NHL’s Boston Bruins announced today that the team has signed Massachusetts sophomore forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year, entry-level contract. Locmelis will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout. Locmelis appeared in 40 games with the Minutemen during the 2024-25 season, recording eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points. He … Read more

After freshman season at Providence, Connelly leaves Friars for deal with NHL’s Golden Knights

Providence freshman forward Trevor Connelly ( has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Connelly was a first-round selection (19th overall) of Vegas in the 2024 NHL Draft. In 23 games as a Friar in 2024-25, the Tustin, Calif., native registered 13 points on four goals and nine assists. He recorded … Read more