The NHL’s New York Rangers have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Northeastern junior defenseman Jackson Dorrington on a three-year, entry-level contract. Dorrington will report to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season. Dorrington tallied two goals and 13 assists for 15 points in … Read more
Northeastern junior forward Cam Lund has signed a standard entry-level contract with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. Lund, a native of Bridgewater, Mass., served as an alternate captain in his third season with the Huskies in 2024-25. During his career, Lund appeared in 107 games for Northeastern, recording 36 goals and 57 assists for 93 … Read more
The NHL’s New York Islanders have signed Colorado College junior forward Gleb Veremyev to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. Veremyev, a native of Sayreville, N.J., tallied 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 37 games during the 2024-25 season with the Tigers. In 88 games over three seasons for CC, the … Read more
The NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the team has signed Union junior defenseman John Prokop to a one-year contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. He will join the AHL’s Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the 2024-25 season on an amateur tryout. Prokop posted 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) in 36 games … Read more
The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks have announced that the club has agreed to terms with Harvard junior goaltender Aku Koskenvuo on a two-year, entry-level contract. This past season with the Crimson, Koskenvuo posted a record of 8-9-1 with a 2.81 goals-against average, a .902 save percentage, and one shutout in 20 games. His eight wins set … Read more
Colorado College junior forward Noah Laba has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s New York Rangers beginning with the 2025-26 season. Laba will report to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Laba tied for the CC team lead with 10 … Read more
The OHL’s Kitchener Rangers announced Tuesday the signing of forward Christian Humphreys to an OHL scholarship and development agreement. Humphreys, a Pittsburgh native, had played the first half of the 2024-25 season at Michigan, registering one assist in 10 games with the Wolverines. “We are excited to add Christian to our team,” said Kitchener GM … Read more
After two seasons playing for Michigan, forward Rutger McGroarty has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, forgoing his last two seasons of NCAA eligibility. The Penguins acquired McGroarty’s rights on Aug. 22 from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for forward Brayden Yager. “We had a difficult decision to make with this trade … Read more
The San Jose Sharks announced Saturday that the club has signed Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini, the first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. Celebrini now gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent … Read more
The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday that the team has agreed to terms with Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. The Blackhawks selected Levshunov, who forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility, with the second overall pick at the 2024 NHL Draft. “Signing Artyom gives us the opportunity … Read more
Denver forward Miko Matikka, who completed his freshman season with a national championship in April, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club. Matikka, 20, helped the Pioneers win their NCAA-record 10th national championship last season while ranking second on the team and fourth among all freshmen in the nation with … Read more
The NHL’s San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that the club has signed Boston College freshman forward Will Smith to a standard entry-level contract. “Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join the organization after an impressive season with Boston College,” said Sharks GM Mike Grier in a … Read more
The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the team has signed Quinnipiac sophomore defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault to a three-year, entry-level contract. “Charles-Alexis is a physical defenseman who uses his size well,” said Carolina GM Don Waddell in a statement. “He made great strides in his offensive game this season, and we think he’s ready to … Read more
The NHL’s New Jersey Devils announced Monday that the team has signed Michigan sophomore defenseman Seamus Casey to a three-year, entry-level contract, with Casey giving up his remaining eligibility in signing the deal. Casey completed his second season at Michigan and recorded 45 points (seven goals, 38 assists) in 39 games with the Wolverines. He … Read more
Denver junior forward Tristan Broz has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins beginning in 2024-25. He will spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an amateur tryout. Broz registered career highs this past season with 16 goals, 24 assists and 40 points. He finished tied … Read more
Denver junior defenseman Sean Behrens has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche beginning in 2024-25. He will spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles on an amateur tryout. Behrens recorded career highs this past season with four goals and 27 assists for 31 points while appearing … Read more
Denver junior defenseman Shai Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings beginning in 2024-25. He will report to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on an amateur tryout. Buium recorded career highs this season with seven goals, 29 assists and 36 points while … Read more
Denver junior forward Massimo Rizzo has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Rizzo finished third on the Pioneers in scoring in 2023-24 with 44 points and was second with a career-high 34 assists. He also tallied 10 goals in 30 games. Nationally, he was among the nation’s leaders in scoring for … Read more
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Monday that the team has signed Michigan junior forward Dylan Duke to a three-year, entry-level contract. The contract will begin with the 2024-25 season and extend through the 2026-27 season. Duke will report to the Syracuse Crunch this week on an AHL amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 … Read more
The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Michigan sophomore forward Gavin Brindley to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. Brindley was selected by Columbus in the second round (34th overall) at the 2023 NHL Draft. He is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Blue Jackets host the … Read more