The 21-year-old Byfield made significant strides last season with the Kings, recording a career-high 20 goals and 35 assists while playing 80 games.
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Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Brian MacLellan, 65, spent a decade as GM since taking over for George McPhee in 2014. He finished the building of the team that won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title in 2018.
Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers
Buffalo received McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio from the Western Conference champions for 20-year-old center Matthew Savoie.
Hurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal
Roslovic is the sixth NHL player the Hurricanes have added this week, with new general manager Eric Tulsky in charge.
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency.
Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
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.
Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
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.
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.