The Devils have acquired depth winger Daniel Sprong from the Kraken, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Seattle is receiving a seventh-round pick in return, according to Tim Booth of the Seattle Times. A minimal return will be all Seattle lands for scoring winger Sprong, who they acquired for future considerations from the Vancouver Canucks in November. Sprong went unclaimed … [Read more...] about Devils Acquire Daniel Sprong From Kraken
Rangers Sign Urho Vaakanainen To Two-Year Extension
The Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a two-year extension. The deal is worth $3.1MM with a $1.55MM cap hit, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. He was a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights. The extension marks a yearly raise of $450K for Vaakanainen, whom the Rangers acquired from the Ducks in the Jacob Trouba deal in … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Urho Vaakanainen To Two-Year Extension
Islanders Activate Marcus Högberg From Injured Reserve
The Islanders will be a bit deeper between the pipes as they continue to make an improbable push for a playoff spot. The team has activated netminder Marcus Högberg from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Ducks, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News. The team reassigned goalie Jakub Skarek to AHL Bridgeport in a corresponding move. Högberg, 30, will likely get … [Read more...] about Islanders Activate Marcus Högberg From Injured Reserve
Bruins, Devils Swap Daniil Misyul, Marc McLaughlin
The Bruins announced they’ve acquired minor-league defenseman Daniil Misyul from the Devils for AHL-bound forward Marc McLaughlin. McLaughlin has been in and out of the Bruins lineup this season, working into a career-high 12 games along the way. He has just two points, both goals, in that span while adding a minus-one. He’s been a tad more productive in the minor leagues, … [Read more...] about Bruins, Devils Swap Daniil Misyul, Marc McLaughlin
Rangers Trade Erik Brännström To Sabres
The Sabres and Rangers have exchanged depth skaters with NHL experience. Defenseman Erik Brännström is headed to Buffalo, while winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel goes to New York, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic. Although it’s officially a swap of AHL talent, both players have considerable experience in the NHL. Neither player had a future with their respective clubs, and … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade Erik Brännström To Sabres