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  • Announces retirement
    According to Mathias Brunet of La Presse, Brassard announced Sunday that his playing days are over.

    Advice: Brassard didn't play in 2023-24 after suffering a fractured fibula against Philadelphia 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 Yesterday, 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
     
  • Generates helper
    Nugent-Hopkins posted an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Nugent-Hopkins jarred a puck loose and fed Zach Hyman for a breakaway tally. A strong playmaker, Nugent-Hopkins had gone seven games without an assist prior to Friday. The 31-year-old is at 22 points (10 on the power play), 36 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-1 rating through 24 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:31 pm
     
  • Fills empty cage
    McLeod scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added 10 PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: McLeod has turned up his offense at the right time with three goals over the last four games. The 24-year-old forward is up to four tallies with no assists, 26 shots on net, 27 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 23 playoff contests. His recent offense will likely be enough to keep him in a bottom-six role for Monday's Game 7. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:28 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
     
  • Announces retirement
    Cogliano has decided to end his playing career and join the Avalanche front office, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Cogliano spent 17 seasons in the NHL, scoring 190 goals and adding 274 assists in 1,294 regular-season games. The 37-year-old spent the last two-plus seasons with the Avalanche -- he had five assists in 11 playoff games with Colorado in 2023-24. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:13 am
     
  • Signs one-year deal
    Pettersen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

    Advice: Pettersen had 38 points in 66 AHL contests last season, but the 24-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut. He was dealt from the Flames to the Stars in a minor-league trade for Riley Damiani in March. Pettersen was a sixth-round pick in 2018 and could compete for an NHL depth role in training camp this fall. Rotowire.com Thursday, 4:57 pm