The Sharks hired Ryan Warsofsky
Elliotte Friedman: The San Jose Sharks are hiring Ryan Warsofsky as their next head coach.
Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports Bay Area: Sharks manager Mike Grier in a statement after naming Warsofsky as their new coach.
“We are very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks. His record of success at almost every level of hockey as a head and assistant coach speaks for itself. Ryan knows our current team very well, he has respect for the players he will be working with, and he will be a great teacher for the young players who will be joining our organization.”
Alexander Steen to be St. Louis Blues GM after two more seasons
Andy Strickland: St. Louis Blues have signed Alexander Steen to a five-year contract. For two years he will be a special assistant to Doug Armstrong with plans to take over as GM after two years.
Armstrong received a three-year extension that starts in two years. He will remain as their president of hockey operations when Steen takes over as GM.
The Maple Leafs and their AGM are part of the ways
Pierre LeBrun: It was a split between the Toronto Maple Leafs and assistant GM Laurence Gilman. His contract was due to expire at the end of June.
Rangers have re-signed Kaapo Kakko
Frank Seravalli: The New York Rangers re-signed forward Kaapo Kakko to a one-year, $2.4 million deal. His ideal gift would be the same amount.
Puck Pedia: The Rangers have $10.5 million in projected salary cap space with 17 players under contract.
Kakko’s microstat card tells a lot of the story here. In the 2021-22 playoffs and the 2022-23 season, his passing looked like it took a step forward but that faded this year, making him a one-off player. #NYR pic.twitter.com/tTgzlNYZbM
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 13, 2024
The Hurricanes re-signed Jalen Chatfield
Puck Pedia: The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed defenseman Jalen Chatfield to a three-year contract with a cap hit of $3 million.
2024-25: $1 million salary, $2.75 million signing bonus, and no-movement clause.
2025-26: $1 million salary, $2 million signing bonus, and NMC.
2026-27: $775,000 salary, $1.475 million signing bonus, and 15-team no-trade clause.
Cory Lavalette: “Assuming Skjei and Pesce move on and Orlov and Chatfield become the second pairing, Carolina has its top four D signed at $21.33M. If the program gives Morrow every opportunity to be a 6 D, I think the Hurricanes will be shopping for a veteran LHD to play with.”
Jalen Chatfield, signed for 3x$3M by CAR, is a left defenseman. He played a deep role in the regular season before getting more looks in the playoffs, and it seems to fit well with their style of play. #LetsGoCanes pic.twitter.com/B9pATyqe4P
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 13, 2024
