Buchnevich signed a contract that counts $8 million against the salary cap from when it begins in 2025-26 through the 2030-31 NHL season.
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NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville after being banned for their role in Blackhawks assault scandal
The NHL lifted its ban on longtime coach Joel Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac on Monday.
Patrick Kane re-signs with the Detroit Red Wings on a 1-year deal
Patrick Kane is entering his 17th professional season.
Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract
Jeff Skinner becomes the third player to have his contract bought out by Buffalo over a 13-season playoff drought, joining Ville Leino and Christian Ehrhoff.
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Guentzel on the eve of free agency
The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for the high-scoring winger.
Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals were active Saturday during rounds 2-7 of the NHL draft.
San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
Celebrini won the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s top player, finishing with 34 goals and 64 points in 38 games.
Report: Predators, franchise goalie Juuse Saros agree to terms on an 8-year contract
Reports indicated the deal is worth just under $62 million, which would make his salary cap hit roughly $7.74 million through the 2032-33 NHL season.
Capitals acquire winger Andrew Mangiapane in a trade with the Flames
The Capitals sent a 2025 second-round pick the other way in the deal completed on the eve of the NHL draft.
Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL’s top player
MacKinnon had a career-high 140 points this season to win both awards for the first time. He opened the season with a 35-game point streak at home, second all-time only to Wayne Gretzky.