• Sent to Boston
    The Senators traded Kastelic (upper body), Joonas Korpisalo and a 2024 first-round draft pick to the Bruins in exchange for Linus Ullmark on Monday.

    Advice: Kastelic is currently set to become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 campaign but will give the Bruins a cheap depth option for at least a year. The 25-year-old forward tallied five goals and 10 points while averaging 7:43 of ice time in 63 games last season. He'll compete for a bottom-six role in training camp. Rotowire.com Monday, 5:00 pm
  • Announces retirement
    Brassard said Sunday in an interview with Mathias Brunet of La Presse that he has retired from professional hockey.

    Advice: Brassard didn't play during the 2023-24 season after suffering a fractured fibula in his final game with the Senators on March 30, 2023. The 36-year-old forward produced 215 goals and 545 points in 1,013 career regular-season games for the Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Avalanche, Panthers, Islanders, Coyotes, Oilers and Flyers. Rotowire.com Sunday, 2:03 pm
     
  • Inks three-year deal
    Turcotte signed a three-year, $2.325 million contract with the Kings on Saturday.

    Advice: It will be a two-way deal for Turcotte in Year 1 before shifting to a one-way agreement in Years 2 and 3. The 23-year-old forward produced 10 goals and 29 points in 35 regular-season contests with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. He also notched one goal and three helpers in 20 regular-season outings with the Kings this campaign. Turcotte will compete for a bottom-six role with LA out of training camp in the fall. Rotowire.com Saturday, 2:15 pm
  • Posts assist in win
    Janmark recorded an assist, two shots on goal, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Janmark has stepped up with three points during the Oilers' three-game winning streak. The 31-year-old forward is up to seven points, including a pair of shorthanded goals, as well as 21 shots on net, 21 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 24 playoff appearances in a bottom-six role. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:37 pm
  • Inks two-way deal
    Goncalves signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

    Advice: Goncalves had 13 goals and 58 points in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Syracuse in 2023-24. The 23-year-old also appeared in two regular-season games with Tampa Bay, recording no points, no shots, six PIM and two hits in that span. Goncalves was eligible to become a restricted free agent in July before signing this deal. Rotowire.com Friday, 11:56 am
  • Signs one-year deal
    Rees inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Friday.

    Advice: Rees was dealt to the Senators in mid-March from Carolina for a 2024 sixth-round pick. Rees finished the campaign with AHL Belleville, picking up four assists in 14 regular-season contests. The 44th pick in the 2019 Draft, Rees has yet to see any action at the NHL level. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:35 am
     
  • Undergoes offseason surgery
    Larkin (upper body) has undergone offseason surgery, but he's expected to be fine for the start of training camp in September, Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside reports.

    Advice: Larkin missed eight games in early March, but he returned to finished the regular season with 33 goals, 36 assists, 26 power-play points and 221 shots on goal in 68 appearances. Look for Larkin to center the top line with Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat on his wings next season. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:45 am