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  • Staying with Vancouver
    Blueger signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

    Advice: Blueger was set to be a free agent Monday, but instead he'll return to the Canucks on a new deal. The 29-year-old matched his career high with 28 points in 68 contests in 2023-24, playing primarily in a third-line role. Given Vancouver's ample center depth, that's likely where Blueger will slot for 2024-25, pending any other additions up front. He'll also feature prominently on the team's penalty kill. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:04 pm
     
  • Inks three-year deal
    O'Brien signed a three-year contract with Utah HC on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

    Advice: O'Brien had five goals, 14 points, 153 PIM and 228 hits in 75 contests with the Coyotes in 2023-24. The 29-year-old is likely to serve primarily on the fourth line for the upcoming season. He was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent Monday after completing his two-year, $1.55 million contract. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:05 am
     
  • Signs one-year deal
    Back signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Tuesday.

    Advice: Back collected seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward doesn't have any NHL experience yet. Back will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 1:43 pm
     
  • Inks two-year contract
    Kolyachonok signed a two-year contract with Utah on Tuesday.

    Advice: Kolyachonok earned one goal, three assists, five shots on net, six blocked shots and four hits in five NHL outings this past season. He also collected eight goals and 11 points in 36 regular-season contests for AHL Tucson during the 2023-24 campaign. He will compete for a depth spot on the Utah blue line during training camp in the fall. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 10:52 am
     
  • Staying with club
    DeMelo inked a four-year, $19.6 million contract with Winnipeg on Tuesday.

    Advice: DeMelo was able to get a new deal signed ahead of the start of free agency Monday, tying himself to the Jets for another four seasons. Last year, the veteran blueliner played in all 82 regular-season contests while putting up three goals, 28 assists and 83 shots. While DeMelo is never going to be a Norris Trophy candidate, he should be able to replicate that production next season, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 8:09 am
     
  • Snags two-way deal
    Bongiovanni agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Tuesday.

    Advice: Bongiovanni has yet to make his NHL debut after originally signing with Winnipeg coming out of Quinnipiac University. In the minors this season, the 24-year-old center notched 16 goals and nine assists in 48 combined games for AHL Manitoba and AHL Belleville. At this point, the Michigan native looks like a long shot to become a full-time NHL player, though his new two-way deal will allow him to be on the list of potential call-ups during the 2024-25 campaign. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 8:06 am