NHL News: Panthers, Oilers, Waivers, Youth, and Injury Updates
Carter Verhaeghe signs eight-year extension with Panthers
Puck Pedia: The Florida Panthers signed forward Carter Verghaege to an eight-year, $56 million extension – a total of $7 million.
2025-26: $1 million salary and $7.75 million signing bonus
2026-27: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2027-28: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2028-29: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2029-30: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2030-31: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2031-32: $1 million salary and $6 million signing bonus
2032-33: $1 million salary and $4.25 million signing bonus
For the first five years, you will have a no-movement clause. The sixth year will have 20 non-trade teams, and the final two years will have 16 non-trade teams.
Are Edmonton Oilers Surrounding Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Enough?
Travis Dermott to sign with the Oilers
Puck Pedia: The Edmonton Oilers will sign defenseman Travis Dermott today to a one-year, two-way contract.
He will earn $775,000 in the NHL and $500,000.
In waiver
Types of NHL: Included in the waiver yesterday:
Chris Driedger – FLA
Mackenzie Entwistle – FLA
Mark Friedman – VAN
Raphael Lavoie – VGK
There are 10 new players in the league who will start the season
Chris Johnston: There were 10 freshmen in the season opener.
Jett Luchanko, Philadelphia Flyers (2006-08-21)
Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks (2006-06-13)
Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks (2005-07-17)
Zach Benson, Buffalo Sabers (2005-05-12)
Will Smith, San Jose Sharks (2005-03-17)
Calum Ritchie, Colorado Avalanche (2005-01-21)
Samuel Honzek, Calgary Flames (2004-11-12)
Matvei Michkov, Philadelphia Flyers (2004-12-09)
Leo Carlsson, Anaheim Ducks (2004-12-26)
Adam Fantilli, Columbus Blue Jackets (2004-10-12)
Valeri Nichushkin will head to Colorado
Corey Masisak: Valeri Nichushkin is expected to be in Colorado by the end of this month according to coach Jared Bednar. The Avs and the league are working on which facilities are appropriate to use.
NHL injuries
Heather Engel: Buffalo Sabers forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel will miss three to six games with a lower-body injury.
Forward JJ Peterka skated yesterday after leaving Saturday’s game with a concussion.
Outfielder Zach Benson did not skate yesterday. He was injured on Friday.
Aaron Vickers: Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich has been placed on IR and remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce practiced in a regular jersey. Defenseman Luke Hughes was on the ice in an untucked jersey.
Adam Kimelman: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler could miss Friday’s opener because of numbness in his right leg.
Wes Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust practiced in a contactless jersey.
Wes Crosby: Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is expected to play in their season opener tonight.
Goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic is week-to-week with a lower back injury. He skated solo for the first time since his injury.
Max Miller: San Jose Sharks forward Maklin Celebrini said everything is going well for their season opener.
NHL rumors: Igor Shesterkin, Jeremy Swayman, and Jake Oettinger
Types of NHL: Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will start the season on IR.
Winnipeg Jets PR: The Jets recalled defenseman Jaret Anderson-Dolan and placed him on IR.
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