The Seattle Kraken have re-signed Cale Fleury to a two-year, one-way deal carrying an $890,000 average annual value.

The 26-year-old defenseman has been with the Kraken organization since the 2021-22 season, playing 36 games in the NHL, recording two assists. The majority of his Kraken tenure has been spent with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL, where he's scored  14 goals and 62 points in 104 games. 

Fleury recorded his highest game tally with the Kraken this year, skating in 14 games and averaging 12:52 of ice time. Fleury was consistently the first defenseman the Kraken would call up to replace any injured or ill Kraken defenseman.

Listed at 6'1, 204 lbs, the former third-round pick (87th overall) of the Montreal Canadiens has become a safe option for the Kraken to call up when needed, and it's why he's earned a one-way contract. The contract, being a one-way contract, is an important piece of business for Fleury. For Fleury to play in the AHL, he'd need to clear waivers, like John Hayden and Ben Meyers, who recently signed one-way contracts with the Kraken as well.

The Kraken have made quick work of a lot of minor deals prior to the opening of free agency, which should allow them to put their focus on other free agents and their own restricted free agents, which are headlined by Kaapo Kakko, Ryker Evans and Tye Kartye. 

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After the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, Brad Marchand sent a message to the New York Rangers. 

Marchand took a photo of many of his Panthers teammates and thanked opposing NHL teams for essentially giving up on certain players and allowing them to come to Florida. 

That includes Niko Mikkola who once played for the New York Rangers. Marchand posted a picture of Mikkola with a caption that read “THANKS @NYRANGERS.”

Mikkola was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the Rangers in February of 2023 and he played in just 31 games for the Rangers. 

A few months later during the offseason, Mikkola signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract and has helped the Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups. 

Why The Rangers Can't Do What The Panthers CanAs the Stanley Cup was paraded around Amerant Bank Arena by the two-time champion Florida Panthers, a Ranger fan could not be faulted for asking: "Why not us?"

Through the Panthers’ 2025 playoff run en route to winning the Stanley Cup, the 29-year-old recorded three goals, three assists, and six points while averaging 20:13 minutes per game.

New York Islanders exploring options for defenceman Noah Dobson with Detroit being a potential destination

The Red Wings head into the offseason looking to upgrade several areas of their lineup, with help on the blueline high on their list as a deep pool of talent is available in this year’s free agent market.

Luckily for Detroit, another big name looks like they will be joining the picture as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman explained on his podcast 32 Thoughts that the New York Islanders are testing the market on restricted free agent Noah Dobson. 

Elliotte Friedman: The Islanders are "testing the market" on defenseman Noah Dobson - 32 Thoughts Podcast

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 20, 2025

The 25-year-old Summerside native has stood out in recent seasons, peaking with 10 goals and 60 assists for 70 points just a year ago. However, he experienced a significant drop this past season, posting only 39 points, his lowest total in four years. A change of scenery may be the right move for the former 12th overall pick back in 2018, and the Islanders could command a strong return in a trade. 

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That said, time is a factor as if the team waits too long, rival clubs could present offer sheets for Dobson, potentially reducing the return to draft pick compensation based on the value of the contract offered. New York is currently testing the market for the young defenceman to see what more they can get besides draft picks and this could open the door for Detroit to make a move. 

The Islanders were middle of the pack defensively last season but their offence looks to be the team's biggest problem as they finished bottom five in goals per game. The Red Wings have plenty of players that would be able to slide into a middle-six role for the Islanders as well as a very deep prospect pool and draft capital with four first-round picks over the next three seasons. 

A potential trade package featuring forward J.T. Compher, typically a 30-50 point producer, along with 24-year-old NHL-ready prospect Jonatan Berggren and additional draft picks, should be enough to land the Red Wings a defenceman for the future.

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It's a poorly-kept secret that the Philadelphia Flyers like Bowen Byram, but so do the Vancouver Canucks, who are raring to strike a trade for him first.

The Flyers' interest in Byram dates back to his time with the Colorado Avalanche before he was dealt to the Buffalo Sabres for Casey Mittelstadt last season.

Byram, 24, was said to be one of the Flyers' main targets in a potential Cutter Gauthier trade, but, as we now know, ultimately settled on the Anaheim Ducks' package of Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

According to multiple reports, the Flyers are still interested in Byram, as well as star Sabres forward J.J. Peterka. The only problem for Philadelphia is that the trade cost is said to be quite high, as will be the next salaries of the two players.

Both players are pending restricted free agents in need of new contracts come July 1, otherwise other NHL teams can sign the standouts to offer sheets.

It would behoove the Sabres, who are in desperate need of change and roster players, to trade Byram and/or Peterka before July 1 to secure NHL talent instead of acquiring only draft capital from prospective offer sheets.

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Out West, it's been rumored that Canucks management has been looking to get Byram in Vancouver since their watch first began, and they have further incentive to acquire the 2019 No. 4 overall pick with captain Quinn Hughes free to leave to join his brothers on the New Jersey Devils in 2027.

The NHL trade market is interesting this summer, to say the least. In one corner, the Flyers, afraid to pay the price necessary for acquiring elite talents, both via trade and in salary. In the other, the Canucks, desperate to keep their elite talents in the building and desperate to be prepared in the event that the elite talents leave.

The stark contrast between these two ideologies could either create a bidding war or end up with one decisive winner at the end of the day.

If the Flyers are serious about hijacking this potential Canucks trade for Bowen Byram, it could mean parting ways with one of their many wingers, like Owen Tippett, Bobby Brink, or Tyson Foerster, or a pending RFA defenseman of their own in Cam York.

It helps that Byram has an elite offensive skillset, as the Flyers ranked 30th in the NHL in points from defensemen last season ahead of only Boston and San Jose.

The Flyers are quickly finding out that, to get, they have to give, especially at the expense of the hungry Canucks. But will they?

The Vegas Golden Knights have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, which will feature four home games and three road games. 

The Golden Knights will begin their preseason with a road game against the San Jose Sharks on Sep. 21 before playing back-to-back home games against the Los Angeles Kings on Sep. 23 and the Utah Mammoth on Sep. 25. They'll then play back-to-back road games with a matchup against the Sharks on Sep. 26 and the Colorado Avalanche on Sep. 30. They'll conclude preseason action with home games against the Avalanche on Oct. 1 and the Sharks on Oct. 3. 

The Golden Knights also announced, via a press release, that the dates and rosters for Rookie Camp will be announced at a later date. 

Sunday, September 21, Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks, 5 p.m. PT (SAP Center)

Tuesday, September 23, Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m. PT (T-Mobile Arena)

Thursday, September 25, Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth, 7 p.m. PT (T-Mobile Arena)

Friday, September 26, Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m. PT (SAP Center)

Tuesday, September 30, Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche, 5 p.m. PT (Ball Arena)

Wednesday, October 1, Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche, 6 p.m. PT (T-Mobile Arena)

Friday, October 3, Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m. PT (T-Mobile Arena)

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The Calgary Flames have re-signed winger Dryden Hunt to a two-year two-way contract extension with an AAV of $825,000.

The 29-year-old played 33 games for Calgary in two seasons, scoring three goals and 11 points.

He has played 89 games for Calgary's AHL affiliate team, the Wranglers, scoring 28 goals and 86 points, but it was last season where he scored a-point-a-game in 49 games with 16 goals, prompting Calgary to sign him to a two-way extension.

The former undraftee has played a total of 235 NHL games, scoring 18 goals and 54 points.