The Detroit Red Wings are taking a chance on Thomas Vanek, signing the forward to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.
Detroit signs Tomas Vanek to a 1 year deal for $2.6m
— Gord Miller (@GMillerTSN) July 1, 2016
Vanek had his worst statistical season in 2015-16, failing to hit the 20-goal mark for the first time since he joined the league during the 2005-06 season.
The 32-year-old managed just 18 goals and 41 points, and subsequently saw the final year of his contract bought out by the Minnesota Wild. Still, Vanek has two 40-goal campaigns to his name.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have added some grit.
The club has signed forward Matt Martin to a reported four-year, $10-million contract, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.
The 27-year-old winger scored a career-high 10 goals for the New York Islanders last season, albeit on an inflated 11.6 shooting percentage. He also added nine assists, tying a previous single-season high.
Martin, however, is not known for his scoring. He led the NHL in hits with 365 (4.6 per game) in 2015-16, and has been at the top of this category in each of the past five seasons.
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The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent Daniel Carr to a two-year contract.
The 24-year-old got his first taste of the NHL this season, suiting up in 23 games with the Canadiens.
Carr proved he could have value with the team going forward, posting six goals and nine points while being nearly a point-per-game player in the American Hockey League with 10 goals and 21 points in 24 games.
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The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly signed defenseman Philip Larsen to a one-year deal at $1.025 million, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
Larsen has spent the last two seasons in the KHL. He had 11 goals and 25 assists in 52 games last season.
The 26-year-old has played 125 games in the NHL, recording eight goals and 23 assists.
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The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with their top selection at this year's draft, signing No. 9 pick Mikhail Sergachev to a three-year entry-level contract.
The 18-year-old is coming off his first season with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League, where he was named the league's defenseman of the year.
He tallied 17 goals and 57 points in 67 games during the regular season and added another five points in five playoff games.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are clearing a bit more salary cap space.
The club has placed defenseman David Rundblad on waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout, according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.
A buyout will save the Blackhawks $916,667 in cap space for 2016-17.
General manager Stan Bowman indicated Rundblad petitioned for the move.
Bowman on Rundblad: "David indicated to us he wanted to get a fresh start, so I think he’s looking to maybe pursue other opportunities."
— Tracey Myers (@TramyersCSN) July 1, 2016
Rundblad, the 17th overall pick from the 2009 NHL Draft, has appeared in 113 career games, recording four goals and 21 assists. He spent part of this past season on loan to Zurich SC of the Swiss League.
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