• Signs two-year contract
    Villalta signed a two-year, two-way contract with Utah HC on Wednesday.

    Advice: Villalta was set to become an unrestricted free agent in July after completing his one-year, two-way deal for the 2023-24 campaign. He had a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 51 regular-season outings with AHL Tucson this year. He also appeared in two games with Arizona, posting a 4.17 GAA and an .828 save percentage. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:23 pm
  • Officially retired
    Elliott is joining the Blues as a scout and development coach, officially marking the end of his NHL playing career.

    Advice: Elliott spent 16 years in the NHL with five of those as a Blue. He also played for Ottawa, Philadelphia, Colorado, Calgary and, most recently, Tampa Bay. The 39-year-old went 279-167-54 with a .909 save percentage and a 2.57 GAA in 543 career appearances. Elliott ended his career with a 32-save shutout against Detroit on April 13, 2023. Rotowire.com Monday, 3:04 pm