The Detroit Red Wings filed for arbitration with restricted free-agent goaltender Petr Mrazek before Wednesday's deadline, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Mrazek, surprisingly, did not elect for arbitration himself prior to the deadline for players on Tuesday, but now that the team has chosen to go that route, the 24-year-old can decide if his contract chosen by an arbitrator will last one or two years, rather than the Red Wings.
That choice may not need to be made though, as the two sides intend to continue negotiations with the hopes of finalizing a new contract prior to July 20 - the first day of arbitration hearings - according to Khan.
Last season, Mrazek finished with a 27-16-6 record, posting a 2.33 goals-against average, and a .921 save percentage. He also recorded a career-high four shutouts.
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The Detroit Red Wings signed goaltender Jared Coreau to a two-year contract extension Wednesday.
The 24-year-old avoids salary arbitration - which he filed for Tuesday - by signing the new deal.
Coreau's contract is a two-way deal in 2016-17, but it becomes a one-way pact in 2017-18, according to General Fanager.
He went 29-15-2 with a 2.43 GAA and .922 save percentage in 47 games for the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins this season.
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The Florida Panthers have signed forward Derek MacKenzie to a two-year contract extension.
The deal is believed to be worth $2.7 million, with an average annual valuation of $1.35 million. MacKenzie had one year remaining on his current deal, carrying a $1.3-million cap hit through to the end of 2016-17.
The extension, therefore, will kick in at the beginning of 2017-18, keeping him under contract for the next three years in total.
"Derek is a leader on our team and a true professional," said general manager Tom Rowe. "His experience, work ethic, and character make him a respected presence on the ice and throughout our organization."
The 35-year-old recorded six goals and seven assists in 64 games this past season, adding one assist in six playoff games.
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The Calgary Flames named Dave Cameron and Paul Jerrard assistant coaches on Wednesday, the team announced.
Cameron joins the team after serving as head coach of the Ottawa Senators the past two seasons. In his first year with the Senators he coached the team to a 32-15-8 record in 55 games - after taking over for the fired Paul MacLean - which included an incredible 23-4-4 run to close out the regular season and a playoff berth.
He was let go at the end of this season after the Senators regressed, finishing with a record of 38-35-9.
Jerrard makes the jump to the NHL in joining the Flames after serving as an assistant coach to the Vancouver Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets.
The two will join newly named head coach Glen Gulutzan and a staff including Martin Gelinas, Jamie Pringle, and Jordan Sigalet.
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Former Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque was sentenced to one year of probation Wednesday for operating a vehicle under the influence, according to The Boston Globe.
Bourque will lose his license for 225 days, including a 180-day suspension for refusing a chemical test at the police station after being arrested following a car accident last month.
The legendary former defenseman was found to have a blood-alcohol level at three times the legal limit after his vehicle collided with a minivan in Andover, Mass., according to a police report.
Bourque pleaded not guilty but admitted in court Wednesday that the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him.
His attorney, Gerard LaFlamme, Jr., said his client told him, “I made a mistake. I had a lapse in judgment. I want to make sure that I am accountable for my actions, and I want to do this as quickly as possible.”
No injuries were reported in the crash.
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Andrew Shaw is looking forward to being on the same team as Shea Weber after finding out first hand how the defenseman handles the opposition.
Shaw and Weber went toe-to-toe on several occasions as Central Division foes, with one incident resulting in a fairly serious injury suffered by the forward. With each respectively coming to Montreal by way of the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators, Shaw is glad they are now teammates.
"Well, I don't have to play against Shea Weber anymore, so that's a huge positive," Shaw told reporters. "We've had some good battles in front of the net. He actually broke one of my ribs.
"I know he's a tough defenseman. He's going to be great for us. He's going to be that wall that's standing in front of Carey (Price), and he's got that bomb from the point as well."
Shaw and Weber represent a significant measure of turnover on the Canadiens' roster this offseason, giving the club an upgrade in terms of grit at both ends of the ice.
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