The Panthers have signed Noel Acciari to a three-year deal worth $5.01M ($1.67M AAV).
Pittsburgh Penguins News
With the No.24 Pick in the 2019 NHL Draft the Nashville Predators select Philip Tomasino.
With the No.21 Pick in the 2019 NHL Draft the Pittsburgh Penguins select Samuel Poulin.
The Flyers have signed Kevin Hayes to a seven-year deal worth $50.0 million ($7.14M AAV).
Hayes was acquired from the Jets for a 2019 fifth-round pick in early-June and was set to become a free agent on July 1st. Hayes is coming off of a career-year, scoring 19 goals with 36 assists (55 points) in 71 games with the Rangers and Jets. The 27-year-old is now signed through the 2025-26 season and is the third highest paid player on the Flyers.
The Sharks have signed Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract extension worth $92.0 million ($11.5M AAV).
Karlsson was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st but the Sharks have locked him up through the 2026-27 season. Karlsson’s new $11.5M cap-hit, represents a $5.0M raise and makes him the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL. After a slow-start and an injury plagued season, Karlsson posted his lowest point total (45) since 2012-13, but his point-per-game number (0.849) was right there with his most recent seasons.
The Flyers acquired Kevin Hayes from the Jets for a 2019 fifth-round pick.
Hayes, 27, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, so the Flyers will need to sign him before July 1st. Hayes spent the first four and a half seasons of his career with the Rangers before being dealt to the Jets at least year’s trade deadline. Hayes finished the 2018-19 campaign with a career-high 55 points (19G / 36A) in 71 games. Hayes helps bolster the Flyers’ centre depth, which has taken a hit since Claude Giroux moved to the wing.
The Blue Jackets signed Emil Bemstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Bemstrom, 19, was a fourth-round pick (No.117 overall) in 2017 and finished the 2019 season with 35 points (23G / 12A) in 47 games with Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Elite League.
Acciari (undisclosed) will not play in Game 1 vs. the Hurricanes.
Acciari has been sidelined since Game 4 of round two and will miss Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Carolina. Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Acciari is “feeling better” and is targeting a Game 2 return.
Acciari (undisclosed) will not play in Game 6 in Columbus.
Acciari missed Game 5 after being listed as a game-time decision and will not play in Game 6 in Columbus. Chris Wagner will remain on the Bruins fourth-line.
Acciari (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Game 5.
Acciari missed the Bruins morning skate and head coach Bruce Cassidy has listed him as a game-time decision for Game 5. Chris Wagner will draw in on the fourth line if Acciari is unable to play.
Clifton will draw back into the Bruins lineup for Game 1 vs. the Blue Jackets.
Clifton has been a healthy scratch since Game 2 vs. Toronto, but will replace John Moore, who is out with an upper-body injury. Clifton had just one shot while averaging 12:14 TOI/gm through two games vs. Toronto.
Clifton (undisclosed) will not play in Game 3.
Clifton was forced to leave Game 2 early due to an undisclosed injury and will be replaced by Steven Kampfer in Game 3. Clifton, who has one shot in two games, is day-to-day.
Karlsson (groin) will return to the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
Letang (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Red Wings.
Malkin (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Red Wings.
Letang (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Letang has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but could be back Thursday vs. the Red Wings. Letang has missed a lot of time lately but had a point in each of the three games he played in between his two injuries, giving him 16 goals and 40 assists (56 points) in 63 games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Malkin has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but was on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for Thursday’s game vs. the Red Wings. Malkin centred Phil Kessel and Bryan Rust in today’s session.
Heinen (illness) will not play on Tuesday.
Heinen played through an illness on Sunday but will be replaced by Chris Wagner on Tuesday.
Mantha (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday in Buffalo.
