The 22-year-old Askarov had reportedly asked for a trade with his path to a starting role in Nashville blocked by Juuse Saros.
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Blues get Broberg, Holloway after Oilers don’t match offer sheets
Philip Broberg signed for a total of $9.16 million and Dylan Holloway $4.58 million. The Blues sent second- and third-round picks to Edmonton.
Blues issue offer sheets to Oilers’ Broberg and Holloway, leaving Edmonton 7 days to match
The St. Louis Blues looked to salary cap-strapped Edmonton to upgrade their roster.
Rangers avoid arbitration with Ryan Lindgren, signing him to a 1-year contract.
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with Ryan Lindgren on Tuesday, signing the hard-nosed defenseman to a one-year contract.
Former NHL all-star Eric Staal inks 1-day deal with Carolina Hurricanes to retire after 18 seasons
Staal played in six NHL All-Star Games, earning MVP honors in 2008.
Wild sign NHL rookie of year runner-up Brock Faber to 8-year, $68 million contract extension
The deal comes after the 21-year-old finished second behind Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy voting.
Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
Stan Bowman hired as Edmonton Oilers general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations after Blackhawks assault scandal.
Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate contract
Evgeny Kuznetsov put on waivers to terminate contract ending a rollercoaster NHL career.
Islanders sign restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract
Simon Holmstrom had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the Islanders last season.
Blues’ Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season
Torey Krug is considered out indefinitely.