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  • Traded, signs two-year deal
    Texier was acquired by the Blues from the Blue Jackets on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. The trade also resulted in Texier inking a two-year, $4.2 million contract, according to PuckPedia.

    Advice: Texier had 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games with Columbus in 2023-24. Before signing his new deal, he was set to become a restricted free agent Monday. The 24-year-old should enter the 2024-25 campaign as a part of the Blues' bottom six. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:51 pm
     
  • Signs two-year deal
    Giles inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Friday.

    Advice: Giles had 13 goals and 23 points in 66 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward hasn't appeared in an NHL game. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:09 pm
     
  • Placed on unconditional waivers
    Atkinson was placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buying out his contract Friday.

    Advice: The 35-year-old winger has one year remaining on a seven-year contract. The Flyers will save $3.517 million this season and add $1.758 million in 2025-26 to their salary cap. Atkinson struggled in 2023-24, scoring only 13 goals and adding 15 assists in 70 regular-season appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:11 am
     
  • Not getting qualifying offer
    Shaw isn't expected to receive a qualifying offer, per Michael Russo of The Athletic on Thursday, which sets him up to become an unrestricted free agent Monday.

    Advice: Shaw had a goal, three points and 34 PIM in 20 contests with Minnesota in 2023-24. He also provided four goals and seven points across nine games with AHL Iowa. Shaw is likely to attract attention as a potential fourth-line option, but he'll presumably need to fight for his spot during training camp with any squad that signs him. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:14 pm
     
  • Flipped to Washington
    Mangiapane was traded from the Flames to the Capitals on Thursday in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick.

    Advice: Mangiapane has reached the 40-point mark in each of the last three seasons, though his offense has been down since his 35-goal, 55-point effort in 2021-22. The 28-year-old winger is a solid complementary piece, capable of playing on both sides while also seeing ice time in all situations. He'll likely feature in a middle-six role for the Capitals, potentially replacing someone like Max Pacioretty, who is expected to enter free agency. Rotowire.com Thursday, 5:13 pm
     
  • Won't be qualified
    McDonough won't be given a qualifying offer from the Canucks and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

    Advice: McDonough spent all of 2023-24 with AHL Abbotsford, earning 19 points in 58 contests. The seventh-round pick from 2019 is expected to have interest on the open market, but his lack of success upon his move to the professional ranks will likely mean he needs some time in the AHL again in 2024-25. Rotowire.com Thursday, 4:16 pm
     
  • Not getting qualifying offer
    Ylonen won't receive a qualifying offer from the Canadiens, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic on Thursday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Monday.

    Advice: Ylonen had four goals and eight points in 59 contests with Montreal in 2023-24. He's coming off a one-year, two-way agreement. Ylonen will probably end up settling for a two-way contract somewhere, but the 24-year-old should have a real shot of earning an NHL roster spot out of training camp with whatever squad he joins. Rotowire.com Thursday, 3:01 pm
     
  • On his way to San Jose
    Grundstrom was traded to San Jose from Los Angeles for Kyle Burroughs on Thursday.

    Advice: Grundstrom had eight goals and four points in 50 regular-season games for the Kings this season, before missing the final 32 contests with a lower-body injury. He returned to play in all five first-round playoff games versus Edmonton but was unable to garner a point. Grundstrom should have an opportunity to see top-six minutes with the Sharks, who are lacking in offensive depth at this time. Rotowire.com Thursday, 11:22 am
     
  • Sticking with Ottawa
    Highmore signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

    Advice: Highmore picked up two assists in seven NHL games last year, his first with the Senators. He added 31 points over 43 games with AHL Belleville. Highmore will have a chance to compete for a bottom-six role in training camp. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 5:31 pm