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Penguins sign Caleb Jones to two-year contract

Caleb Jones is on the move again. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed the 28-year-old defenseman to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $900,000. Jones will be a UFA once the deal expires in 2027.

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FREE AGENCY GRADES: Grading the LA Kings’ Day One Signings

July 1st is every hockey fan’s favorite day; it’s like Christmas in July. Every general manager in free agency goes shopping – some aggressively so – with their to-do list to improve their teams or extend their own players.

Ken Holland News / MayorsManor.com / July 1

Holland’s Free Agency Recap, Forecasting Kings Lineup for 2025-26 Season

Unlike most recent summers, the Kings entered Tuesday with more real questions than answers. Would Vladislav Gavrikov really leave for New York, how would the recent signing of Andrei Kuzmenko impact the rest of the top-6 forwards, and could GM Ken Holland fill five holes in the lineup?

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Penguins sign pair of players to two-year deals

The Penguins have signed UFA winger Justin Brazeau to a two-year, $3M contract with a $1.5M cap hit, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. The team confirmed that deal and also announced a two-year, $1.8M contract for defenseman Caleb Jones with a cap hit of $900,000.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Anton Forsberg News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Sign Anton Forsberg to 2-Year Contract with $2.25 Million AAV

To replace backup netminder David Rittich, who moved on to the New York Islanders, the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with Anton Forsberg. He signed a two-year deal with a $2.25 million average annual value (AAV).

Brian Dumoulin News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Sign Dumoulin to 3-Year Contract with $4 Million AAV

The Los Angeles Kings bolstered their blue line to open free agency by signing left-shot defenseman Brian Dumoulin. The 33-year-old earned a three-year deal worth an average annual value (AAV) of $4 million.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kings Add Pair of Defensemen

The Los Angeles Kings entered the offseason with a need to make over and improve their defense. The first domino fell when they traded Jordan Spence to the Ottawa Senators at the 2025 NHL Draft.

Cody Ceci News / MayorsManor.com / July 1

Kings Add Defenseman Cody Ceci in Free Agency

Well, the Kings have added some size to the right side of their defensive group. On Monday, Kings GM Ken Holland signed 31-year-old rearguard Cody Ceci to a four-year free agent contract.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Kings sign three veterans to multiyear deals on busy day

The Kings aren't afraid to spend in free agency.

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Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Corey Perry to 1-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a 1-year deal worth $3.5 million, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. Perry was selected in the first round of the 2003 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks and has played for six teams in his 20-year career.

Joel Armia News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Los Angeles Kings Sign Depth Forward

The Los Angeles Kings are making moves during this of-fseason. Today, they announced depth forward Joel Armia has signed with the team. Armia is a former St.

Corey Perry News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Corey Perry leaves Oilers for playoff rival

Perry, 40, is coming off a strong season with the Oilers, where he scored 19 goals and added 10 more in the playoffs.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Bruins sign Tanner Jeannot, Jordan Harris

The Bruins have signed winger Tanner Jeannot to a five-year deal worth $3.4MM per season, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman has also announced that the Bruins are nearing a contract with defenseman Jordan Harris, who played his collegiate hockey at Northeastern University.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Rangers sign Vladislav Gavrikov to seven-year, $49-million contract

Vladislav Gavrikov is headed to Broadway as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the New York Rangers have signed the unrestricted free agent defenseman to a seven-year contract worth $7 million per season.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Rangers to sign Vladislav Gavrikov to seven-year contract

As expected, the New York Rangers are finalizing a contract for unrestricted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.

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Alex Laferriere News / LA Kings Insider / July 1

Kings tender qualifying offer to Alex Laferriere + Free Agency Reports with market set to open this morning

Happy July 1, Insiders! Starting the day with a small piece of news that was obviously coming but formally confirmed this morning. The Kings have tendered a qualifying offer to forward Alex Laferriere, as expected, which is the first step towards signing him to a new contract for the 2025-26 season and beyond.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Enter Free Agency Needing to Fill Multiple Holes

The Los Angeles Kings and general manager (GM) Ken Holland have their work cut out for them this offseason. With glaring holes needing to be filled in

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kings Extend Winger With Postseason Scoring Touch

After playing for four different teams in the past two seasons — and three of them just this past season — Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko has found a home, for now.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Los Angeles Kings re-sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon. Kuzmenko, 29, collected 11 goals and 37 points in 66 games split between the Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, and Kings during the 2024-25 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 30

LA Kings Announce Roster for Development Camp

The draft is over, and now it’s time for prospects to take the ice for Development Camp this week. The LA Kings will hold Development Camp Monday through Thursday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 29

DRAFT RECAP: LA Kings Select Nine Players

The NHL Draft has come and gone. The LA Kings entered the weekend with seven picks and came away with nine new players joining the organization. The Kings started the weekend with the 24th pick on Friday, but traded back and received the 31st and 59th picks.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Senators Trade Kings for Young Defenseman

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings kicked off the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft with a major trade. The Senators are building off of their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade, and while it was a step forward, it's not enough for a hungry Ottawa franchise.

Jordan Spence News / House of Hockey / June 28

LA Kings Trade Defenseman Jordan Spence to Canadian Team

Jordan Spence has shown plenty of promise for the Los Angeles Kings, but now, it appears he's headed to the Ottawa Senators in a surprise deal that sees the Senators move two draft picks for a talented young blue liner.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / June 28