WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets signed free-agent forward Shawn Matthias to a two-year contract on Friday. The deal carries an annual cap hit of US$2.125 million. The Jets also inked forward Quinton Howden to a one-year, two-way contract that...

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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DALLAS - The Stars signed defenceman Dan Hamhuis to a two-year, $7.5 million contract in the opening hours of free agency Friday, providing another veteran to a strong young group on the blue line. The 33-year-old Hamhuis has split his 12-yea...

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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MONTREAL - Mikhail Sergachev has signed his first professional contract. The 18-year-old defenceman and ninth-overall pick at last week's NHL draft signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Sergachev led ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have filed a motion seeking to have the civil dispute between part owner David Freeman and chairman Thomas Cigarran resolved by the league office rather than settled in court. The motion from Predato...

Paul Bissonnette could not sit idly while NHL free agents were raking in some serious cash.

General managers spent $544,829,124 total dollars in the first two hours of the signing period, leaving the former NHL forward to question his place in the hockey world.

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First, he made a personal decision.

Just fired my agent.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 1, 2016

Next, he began reaching out to Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan.

I still have the same number and email @brendanshanahan. Haven't changed it from 12 years. Unless you didn't back up with iCloud.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 1, 2016

Then, things got very personal.

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— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 1, 2016

Bissonnette also thought he had an incoming offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins, but turns out it wasn't actually Jim Rutherford on the phone.

Called em back. Wasn't Jim. Telemarketer. Had a great conversation about what I could bring to the table. Always keep your options open.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 1, 2016

He did, however, make contact with Evgeni Malkin.

Thought Pittsburgh was out but talks have resurfaced. pic.twitter.com/VoDDA17IB4

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 1, 2016

Bissonnette last appeared in an NHL regular-season game with the Arizona Coyotes in 2013-14. Time will tell if he does indeed fit into Toronto's "Shanaplan" or if he merely gets blocked on Twitter.

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The Colorado Avalanche shored up their blue line on the first day of free agency Friday, signing defenseman Patrick Wiercioch to a one-year contract, the club announced. The deal is worth $800,000, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Wiercioch fell victim to a crowded Ottawa Senators back end, and wasn't extended a qualifying offer heading into free agency.

The 25-year-old only notched five points in 52 games with the Senators last season, but it could prove to be a low-risk, high-reward deal for the Avalanche, as he can slot in nearly anywhere.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up another of their pending free agents, signing goaltender Andre Vasilevskiy to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million, the team announced.

More to come.

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