Dallas Stars Sign Goaltender Maxime Lagace

Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed goaltender Maxime Lagace to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the signing were not disclosed.

Lagace, 23, posted a 19-10-3 record with a .913 save percentage, a 2.90 goals against average and a shutout with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League last season. He won 11 consecutive decisions from Dec. 27 through Feb. 17. During the 2015-16 Calder Cup Playoffs, he registered a 0-1 record with a .886 save percentage and a 2.74 goals against average in two postseason appearances. Lagace also appeared in 11 games with Idaho of the ECHL, registering a 3-5-2 record with a .886 save percentage and a 3.09 goals against average.

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound native of Longueuil, Quebec went undrafted and was originally signed by Dallas as a free agent on July 23, 2012.

Team Release.

Bruins Sign Defenseman Torey Krug To Four-Year Contract Worth $5.25 Million Annually

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 30, that the team has signed defenseman Torey Krug to a four-year contract through the 2019-20 season worth an average annual value of $5.25 million. 

Krug, 25, completed his fourth season in the Bruins organization in 2015-16, skating in a career-high 81 games with Boston and producing four goals and 40 assists (ninth among all NHL defensemen) for 44 points with 33 penalty minutes and a plus-nine rating. He led all Bruins defensemen in assists and points and was second in time on ice per game (21:36) to Zdeno Chara (24:05). 

In 2014-15, Krug played in 78 games with Boston, scoring 12 goals and adding 27 assists for 39 points with a plus-13 rating. The prior year – his first full season with the Bruins – Krug skated in 79 games and potted a career-high 14 goals with 26 assists for 40 points with a career-best plus-18 rating. In his career, the 5-foot-9, 186-pound blueliner has played in 241 games with Boston, amassing 30 goals and 95 assists for 125 points with 81 penalty minutes and a plus-39 rating.

Krug skated in 15 postseason games in 2012-13 despite playing in just one regular season game. The defenseman netted four goals and two assists in that span as the Bruins advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. In 2013-14, Krug appeared in 12 playoff games with Boston, scoring two goals and adding eight assists for a team-best 10 points. 

Krug also spent one season with Providence in 2012-13, registering 13 goals and 32 assists for 45 points with 37 penalty minutes in 63 games. 

Prior to joining the Bruins organization, Krug played three seasons at Michigan State University, wearing the “C” and earning First Team All-CCHA honors in his sophomore and junior campaigns. Krug also was a Hobey Baker Award Finalist as a junior in 2011-12 after establishing career highs with 12 goals and 22 assists for 34 points in 38 games. 

The Livonia, Michigan native was originally signed by the Bruins as a free agent on March 25, 2012.

Team Release.

Capitals re-sign Tom Wilson and Zach Sill

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ARLINGTON, VA. – The Washington Capitals on Thursday re-signed right wing Tom Wilson to a two-year, $4 million contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced. Wilson will earn $1.75 million in 2016-17 and $2.25 million in 2017-18.

The Capitals also re-signed forward Zach Sill to a two-year, two-way contract, MacLellan also announced.

Wilson, 22, registered 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) and 163 penalty minutes in 82 games with Washington last season. The 6’4”, 215-pound right wing set career highs in points, goals, assists and plus/minus (+4) and played in all 82 games for the second time in his three-season NHL career. Wilson led the Capitals and ranked third in the NHL in penalty minutes (163) last season and led Washington and ranked 10th in the NHL in hits (253). He scored his first career game-winning goal against Columbus on March 28 and tallied four multi-point games in 2015-16.  Wilson played in his 200th NHL/Capitals game against Philadelphia on Feb. 7, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to play 200 games before his 22nd birthday (Bob Carpenter, Scott Stevens, Gaetan Duchesne, Kevin Hatcher). 

Wilson has earned 50 points (14 goals, 36 assists) and 486 penalty minutes in 231 career NHL games with Washington. He has led the Capitals in penalty minutes in each of his three NHL seasons. The Toronto native was drafted by Washington in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft. He ranks first in penalty minutes (486) and fifth in games played (231) among the 2012 NHL Draft class.

Sill, 28, scored one goal in 10 games with the Capitals last season. The 6’1”, 202-pound forward scored his first Capitals goal on Jan. 10 against Ottawa and made his Washington debut on Dec. 30 against Buffalo. Sill has earned five points (two goals, three assists) in 93 career NHL games with Pittsburgh, Toronto and Washington.

Sill earned 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in 63 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) in 2015-16. He served as alternate captain with the Bears last season and helped lead the team to the 2016 Calder Cup Finals. Sill earned 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 21 Calder Cup playoff games with Hershey in 2016 and ranked tied for second on the team in goals and fifth in points during the playoffs. Sill earned three points (one goal, two assists) and scored the game-winning goal in Game 5 of the second round against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on May 11 and scored two goals, including the game-winning goal, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against Toronto on May 25. Sill has earned 95 points (42 goals, 53 assists) in 340 career AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Hershey.

Blackhawks agree to terms with Mashinter and Rozsival

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Brandon Mashinter and defenseman Michal Rozsival on one-year contracts.

Mashinter, 27, recently completed his first season with the Blackhawks, scoring four goals and adding one assist in 41 games. He netted his first career NHL goal on Dec. 13, 2015, vs. VAN and made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut with the Blackhawks in 2016, appearing in two games.

The native of Bradford, Ontario, began the 2015-16 season with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League where he scored four goals and added three assists in 12 games. Named team captain of the IceHogs at the beginning of the season, he also played with the Rockford during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.

Prior to joining the Blackhawks, Mashinter played parts of three seasons in the NHL with San Jose (2010-11) and the New York Rangers (2012-14). In 64 career NHL games, he has four goals and one assist. He was originally acquired by the Blackhawks on Dec. 6, 2013, from the New York Rangers in exchange for Kyle Beach.

Rozsival, 37, recently completed his 15th NHL season and his fourth with the Blackhawks. Last season, Rozsival scored one goal and added 12 assists in 51 games played. During his four-year tenure with Chicago, he has totaled 46 points (3G, 43A). A member of the 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup Championship teams, the defenseman has played in 54 Stanley Cup Playoffs games with Chicago, scoring one goal and notching 10 assists.

During his NHL career, Rozsival has scored 306 points (67G, 239A) in 941 games. He ranks ninth among active NHL defensemen in games played. Rozsival has played in 106 career Stanley Cup Playoffs games, tallying 25 points (5G, 20A). Prior to his time with Chicago, he played with Arizona (2010-2012), the New York Rangers (2005-2011) and Pittsburgh (1999-2003). He was originally selected by the Penguins in the fourth round (105th overall) of the 1996 NHL Draft.

The native of Vlasim, Czech Republic, has represented his native country in a number of international tournaments including the 2014 Winter Olympics and the World Championships in 2008 and 2010. His team at the 2010 World Championships won the gold medal.

Team Release.

HUGE TRADES/SIGNINGS in NHL on Wednesday; Subban, Larsson, Hall, Weber all traded, Stamkos signs with Lightning

- Taylor Hall traded to New Jersey Devils by Edmonton Oilers for Adam Larsson

- Steven Stamkos resigns with Tampa Bay Lightning, won't be traded. Deal is 8 yrs., $68M total in that span.

- PK Subban traded to Nashville Predators by Montreal Canadiens for Shea Weber.

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Seth Jones to six-year extension

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Seth Jones to a six-year contract through the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Kekalainen and Jones will be available to meet with the media today at 2 p.m. in the press conference room at Nationwide Arena.

Jones, who would have been a restricted free agent on July 1, was acquired by the Blue Jackets from the Nashville Predators in exchange for center Ryan Johansen on January 6. The 21-year-old led club defensemen in scoring as he collected three goals and 28 assists for 31 points with 28 penalty minutes, while averaging 22:04 time on ice (TOI) in 81 games last season, including 2-18-20, 12 penalty minutes and 24:27 TOI in 41 games with Columbus. He set career highs in points, assists, TOI and shots on goal (157).

“Acquiring Seth Jones was very important to our organization and reaching a long-term agreement with him to remain a Blue Jacket was a priority, so we are extremely excited about having done so today,” said Kekalainen. “At 21, Seth is just beginning to tap into his potential as a player. He has everything you look for in a defenseman and is going to be a very important player and leader on our team for many years.”

Jones was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut with Nashville in 2013-14. He ranked among the NHL’s rookie defensemen leaders in goals, assists and points with 6-19-25 and 24 penalty minutes in 77 games. In 2014-15, he tallied 8-19-27, 20 penalty minutes and was +3 in 82 games, logged 19:52 TOI and was the only Predators defenseman to appear in every game. He also led the club with four assists in six games during the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In 240 career NHL games, he has registered 17-66-83, 66 penalty minutes and 20:32 TOI.

A 6-4, 208-pound native of Arlington, Texas, Jones was selected to play for Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament to be held this September. He was named one of Team USA’s best three players at the 2014 and 2015 IIHF World Championship tournaments. In 2015, he tallied 1-3-4 and was +4 in 10 games to help the squad capture the bronze medal. In 2014, he was named the tournament’s Best Defenseman and earned All-Star honors after notching 2-9-11 with a +8 plus/minus rating in eight contests. He also helped the U.S. win the gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championships, collecting 1-6-7 in seven games.

Jones spent three seasons with the United States Development Program from 2010-12 before joining the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks. In his lone WHL season in 2012-13, he racked up 14-42-56, 33 penalty minutes and was +46 in 61 games. He won the Jim Piggott Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year, was named the Canadian Hockey League’s Top Prospect of the Year and was a WHL First-Team All-Star. He helped Portland to a 57-12-3 record, the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league champions and a spot in the 2013 Memorial Cup final. He was the top-rated North American skater in Central Scouting’s final ratings of 2013.

Team Release.

Canucks confirm buyout of Higgins' contract

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced Monday that the club has placed forward Chris Higgins on waivers for the intention of buying out the remaining year of his contract.

"We would like to thank Chris for his contributions to the Canucks both on and off the ice over the past six seasons,” said General Manager Jim Benning. “Chris was a leader in our dressing room and a leader in the community, especially as an ambassador for Special Olympics BC. He set a great example for our younger players to follow. The professionalism he has displayed throughout this process highlights the kind of person he is. We wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors.”

Team Release.

Coyotes Sign Domingue to Multi-Year Contract

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes General Manager John Chayka announced Monday that the Coyotes have signed goalie Louis Domingue to a multi-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"We are very pleased to sign Louis to a multi-year contract," said Chayka. "Louis had a breakthrough season last year and we are confident that he and Mike (Smith) will form a great tandem for us."

The 24-year-old Domingue posted a 15-18-5 record with a 2.75 goals against average (GAA) and a .911 save percentage (SV%) in 39 games last season. Domingue recorded two shutouts and won the NHL’s Rookie of the Month award in January by going 6-3-2 with a 2.20 GAA and a .925 SV%. He set the Coyotes’ franchise wins record by a rookie goalie with 15 wins.

Domingue has a career record of 16-20-6 with a 2.74 GAA and a .912 SV% in 46 career NHL games. He was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the fifth round (138th overall) in the 2010 Entry Draft.

Team Release.

Predators Sign Forsberg to a Six-Year, $36 Million Contract

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 27, 2016) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Monday that the club has signed forward Filip Forsberg to a six-year, $36 million contract. Forsberg will make $6 million each season from 2016-17 to 2021-22.

“Filip is among the most skilled, dynamic talents we've ever had in the organization and is an integral part of our success for the next six years and beyond,” Poile said. “While we have already seen his creativity, hockey sense and puck skills, he has yet to reach the peak of his abilities. We have full confidence that he will continue to blossom into one of the top players in the world.

This is just another example of our ownership group’s commitment to the franchise, our fans and the entire community to build a team that can reach our ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.”

Forsberg, 21 (8/13/94), led the Predators in goals (33) and points (64) for the second consecutive season during his sophomore campaign in 2015-16. His goal total tied the single-season franchise record and for 10th in the NHL, while his point total put him among the League’s Top 25. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound winger recently received two first-place nods and finished 10th in voting for the 2016 Selke Trophy – given to the NHL’s top defensive forward – while playing all 82 of Nashville’s contests for the second season in a row.

In his first full season with the Predators in 2014-15, the Ostervala, Sweden, native was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team and finished fourth in voting for the Calder Trophy after setting franchise records and finishing among the top three rookies in goals (26), assists (37) and points (63), among a host of other categories. The point total made him the fifth youngest player in NHL history to lead a playoff-bound team in scoring and one of just 12 rookies since the 2005-06 season to record 60 or more points. Forsberg also tallied two goals in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game, becoming the first Preds player to score a goal in the All-Star Game in franchise history. During the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he paced the team in points (4g-2a-6pts), and notched the first hat trick in Predators postseason history in Game Five of their Round One series.

Forsberg is also a decorated player internationally, having made his World Championship debut for Sweden in 2015, being named one of the country’s three best players of the tournament after ranking second among all skaters in goals (8), and third on Team Sweden in points (9) in eight games. He captained Sweden to silver medals at the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships, being named 2014 tournament MVP and Best Forward and to the 2013 tournament All-Star Team; he helped the Tre Kronor claim gold at the 2012 World Junior Championship; he captained his country to a silver medal and was named Best Forward at the 2012 Under-18 World Championship; and earned another silver medal at the 2011 Under-18 World Championship as the team’s youngest player.

Team Release.

Rangers acquire defenseman Nick Holden

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Nick Holden from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for their own fourth round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Holden, 29, skated in 82 games with Colorado this past season, registering six goals and 16 assists for 22 points, along with 24 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in several categories in 2015-16, including games played, assists, average ice time (21:52), hits (217), and blocked shots (118). Holden ranked second on Colorado – and led Avalanche defensemen – in hits, ranked third in average shorthanded ice time (2:20) and blocked shots (118), and ranked fourth in average ice time this past season. In addition, he was one of five players on Colorado – and one of two Avalanche defensemen – who skated in all of the team’s 82 games in 2015-16.

The 6-4, 210-pounder has skated in 221 career NHL games over parts of five seasons (2010-11; 2012-13 – 2015-16) with Columbus and Colorado, registering 21 goals and 40 assists for 61 points, along with a plus-one rating and 74 penalty minutes. Holden established career-highs in goals (10), assists (15), points (25), and plus/minus rating (plus-12) in 2013-14. In his three seasons with the Avalanche (2013-14 – 2015-16), he led Colorado defensemen in hits (491), and he ranked third among Colorado defensemen in goals (21), assists (40), and points (61).

The St. Albert, Alberta, native was originally signed by Columbus as an undrafted free agent on March 28, 2008.

Team Release.

Canucks sign Etem to one-year contract

Vancouver, B.C. –Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed right wing Emerson Etem to a one-year, one-way contract that will carry a value of $775,000.

“Emerson is a hardworking 24-year-old who supports our plan to build a young, fast, high-character team,” said Canucks General Manager Jim Benning. “His speed will help us compete next year and he is a good role model for our first and second year players because of the work ethic and professionalism he brings every single day." Etem, 24, split the 2015.16 season between the Vancouver Canucks (7-5-12 in 39 games played) and New York Rangers (0-3-3 in 19 games played). The Long Beach, California native set career highs in points (15) and tied a career high for goals (7) this season and also finished the 2015.16 campaign on a career high five game point streak (4-1-5). He was acquired by Vancouver from the Rangers in exchange for Nicklas Jensen and a sixth round pick in 2017 on January 8th, 2016.

Etem has played 170 career NHL games, accumulating 26 points (22-24-46) and 28 penalty minutes with the Canucks, Rangers and Anaheim Ducks. He played junior in Medicine Hat (WHL), where he led all WHL rookies in goals in the 2009.10 season.

On the international stage, Etem represented the United States twice at the World Junior Championships (2011 and 2012). He earned a bronze medal in 2011 with Team USA at the WJC.

The 6’1”, 212-pound forward was originally drafted by Anaheim 29th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Team Release.

2016 NHL Draft Complete Results

Round 1

1. Toronto Maple Leafs: C Auston Matthews (Zurich Lions – SUI)
2. Winnipeg Jets: RW Patrik Laine (Tappara – SM-liiga)
3. Columbus Blue Jackets: LW Pierre-Luc Dubois (Cape Breton – QMJHL)
4. Edmonton Oilers: RW Jesse Puljujarvi (Karpat – SM-liiga)
5. Vancouver Canucks: D Olli Juolevi (London – OHL)
6. Calgary Flames: LW Matthew Tkachuk (London – OHL)
7. Arizona Coyotes: C Clayton Keller (USA NTDP – USHL)
8. Buffalo Sabres: F Alexander Nylander (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
9. Montreal Canadiens: D Mikhail Sergachev (Windsor – OHL)
10. Colorado Avalanche: C Tyson Jost (Penticton – BCHL)
11. Ottawa Senators (from New Jersey): C Logan Brown (Windsor – OHL)
12. New Jersey Devils (from Ottawa): C Michael McLeod (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
13. Carolina Hurricanes: D Jake Bean (Calgary – WHL)
14. Boston Bruins: D Charlie McAvoy (Boston University – NCAA)
15. Minnesota Wild: C Luke Kunin (Wisconsin – NCAA)
16. Arizona Coyotes (From Detroit): D Jakob Chychrun (Sarnia – OHL)
17. Nashville Predators: D Dante Fabbro (Penticton – BCHL)
18. Winnipeg Jets (From Philadelphia): D Logan Stanley (Windsor – OHL)
19. New York Islanders: LW Kieffer Bellows (US NTDP)
20. Detroit Red Wings (from Arizona via New York Rangers): D Dennis Cholowski (Chilliwack (BCHL)
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from LA Kings): RW Julien Gauthier (Val-d’Or Foreurs – QMJHL
22. Philadelphia Flyers (From Winnipeg via Chicago): C German Rubtsov (Team Russia U-18)
23. Florida Panthers: C Henrik Borgstrom (HIFK – SM-liiga Jr)
24. Anaheim Ducks: LW Max Jones (London – OHL)
25. Dallas Stars: LW Riley Tufte (Blaine – USHSW)
26. St. Louis Blues (From Washington): C Tage Thompson (Connecticut – NCAA)
27. Tampa Bay Lightning: C Brett Howden (Moose Jaw – WHL)
28. Washington Capitals (From St. Louis): D Lucas Johansen (Kelowna – WHL)
29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose): C Trent Frederic (USA U-18 NTDP)
30. Anaheim Ducks (from Pittsburgh via Toronto): C Sam Steel (Regina – WHL)

Round 2

31. Toronto Maple Leafs: RW Yegor Korshkov (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – KHL)
32: Edmonton Oilers: LW Tyler Benson (Vancouver Giants – WHL)
33: Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida): C Rasmus Asplund (Farjestad BK – SHL)
34: Columbus Blue Jackets: D Andrew Peeke (Green Bay USHL)
35: St. Louis Blues (from Calgary): C Jordan Kyrou (Sarnia Sting – OHL)
36: Philadelphia Flyers (from Winnipeg): C Pascal Laberge (Victoriaville Tigers – QMJHL)
37: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Arizona): D Libor Hajek (Saskatoon Blades – WHL)
38: Florida Panthers: LW Adam Mascherin (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
39: Chicago Blackhawks (from Montreal): C Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters – OHL)
40: Colorado Avalanche (from Colorado via San Jose): C Cameron Morrison (Notre Dame – NCAA)
41: New Jersey Devils: F Nathan Bastian (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
42: Ottawa Senators: C Jonathan Dahlen (Timra IK – Allsvenskan)
43: Carolina Hurricanes: C Janne Kuokkanen (Karpat U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
44: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Boston): LW Boris Katchouk ( Sault Ste. Marie – OHL)
45: Chicago Blackhawks (from Minnesota via Buffalo and Montreal): D Chad Krys (US Nat. – USDP)
46: Detroit Red Wings: LW Givani Smith (Guelph Storm – OHL)
47: Nashville Predators: D Samuel Girard (Shawinigan Cataractes – QMJHL)
48: Philadelphia Flyers: G Carter Hart (Everett Silvertips – WHL)
49: Boston Bruins (from NY Islanders): D Ryan Lindgren (US Nat. – USDP)
50. Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Rangers via Carolina): LW Artur Kayumov (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
51. Los Angeles Kings: D Kale Clague (Brandon Wheat Kings – WHL)
52. Philadelphia Flyers (from Chicago): RW Wade Allison (Tri-City Storm – USHL)
53: Detroit Red Wings (from Arizona): D Filip Hronek (HK Hradec Kralo. – Czech)
54: Calgary Flames (from Florida): G Tyler Parsons (London Knights – OHL)
55: Pittsburgh Penguins (from Anaheim via Vancouver): G Filip Gustavsson (Lulea HF J20 (SuperElit)
56: Calgary Flames (from Dallas): C Dillon Dube (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
57: Toronto Maple Leafs (from Washington): LW Carl Grundstrom (MODO Hockey – SHL)
58. Tampa Bay Lightning: RW Taylor Raddysh (Erie Otters – OHL)
59: St. Louis Blues: G Evan Fitzpatrick (Sherbrooke Phoenix – QMJHL)
60: San Jose Sharks: C Dylan Gambrell (Univ. of Denver – NCAA)
61:  Pittsburgh Penguins (from Pittsburgh via Toronto): LW Kasper Bjorkqvist (Blues U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)

Round 3

62: Toronto Maple Leafs: G Joseph Woll (US Nat. – USDP)
63: Edmonton Oilers: D Markus Niemelainen (Saginaw Spiit – OHL)
64: Vancouver Canucks (from Vancouver via NY Islanders, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh): RW William Lockwood (US Nat. – USDP)
65: Columbus Blue Jackets: RW Vitali Abramov (Gatineau Olympiques)
66: Calgary Flames: D Adam Fox (US Nat. – USDP)
67: Carolina Hurricanes (from Winnipeg): C Matt Filipe (Cedar Rapids Roughriders – USHL)
68: Arizona Coyotes: D Cam Dineen (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
69: Buffalo Sabres: C Cliff Pu (London Knights – OHL)
70: Montreal Canadiens: C William Bitten (Flint Firebirds – OHL)
71: Colorado Avalanche: D Josh Anderson (Prince George Cougars – WHL)
72: Toronto Maple Leafs (from New Jersey via Pittsburgh): D James Greenway (US Nat. – USDP)
73: New Jersey Devils (from Ottawa): RW Joey Anderson (US Nat. – USDP)
74: Carolina Hurricanes: LW Hudson Elynuik (Spokane Chiefs – WHL)
75: Carolina Hurricanes (from Boston): G Jack LaFontaine (Janesville Jets – NAHL)
76: Nashville Predators (from Minnesota via Florida, New Jersey, Anaheim, and Buffalo): C Rem Pitlick (Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
77: Pittsburgh Penguins (from Detroit via New Jersey): D Connor Hall (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
78: Nashville Predators: D Frederic Allard (Chicoutimi Sagueneens – QMJHL)
79: Winnipeg Jets (from Philadelphia): D Luke Green (Saint John Sea Dogs – QMJHL)
80: New Jersey Devils (from NY Islanders via Ottawa): C Brandon Gignac (Shawinigan Cataractes – QMJHL)
81: New York Rangers: D Sean Day (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
82: Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles): LW Carsen Twarynski (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
83: Chicago Blackhawks: G Wouter Peeters (EC Salzburg II – RBHS U20)
84: Edmonton Oilers (from Florida): D Matthew Cairns (Georgetown Raiders – OJHL)
85: Anaheim Ducks: D Josh Mahura (Red Deer Rebels – WHL)
86: Buffalo Sabres (from Dallas): D Casey Fitzgerald (Boston College – NCAA)
87: Washington Capitals (from Washington via St. Louis): C Garrett Pilon (Kamloops Blazers – WHL)
88: Tampa Bay Lightning: G Connor Ingram (Kamloops Blazers – WHL)
89: Florida Panthers (from St. Louis via Buffalo): D Linus Nassen (Lulea HF J20 – SuperElit)
90: Dallas Stars (from San Jose): C Fredrik Karlstrom (AIK J20 – SuperElit)
91: Edmonton Oilers (from Pittsburgh): D Filip Berglund (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)

Round 4

92. Toronto Maple Leafs: C Adam Brooks (Regina Pats – WHL)
93. Anaheim Ducks (from Edmonton): LW Jack Kopacka (Sault Ste. Marie – OHL)
94. Florida Panthers (from Vancouver): C Jonathan Ang (Peterborough Petes – OHL)
95. New York Islanders (from Columbus via Chicago): LW Anatoli Golyshev (Avtomobilst Ye. – KHL)
96: Calgary Flames: C Linus Lindstrom (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)
97: Winnipeg Jets: D Jacob Cederholm (HV71 J20 – SuperElit)
98: New York Rangers (from Arizona): D Tarmo Reunanen (TPS U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
99: Buffalo Sabres: LW Brent Murray (Carelton Place Canadians)
100: Montreal Canadiens: D Victor Mete (London Knights – OHL)
101: Toronto Maples Leafs (from Colorado): D Keaton Middleton (Saginaw Spirit – OHL)
102: New Jersey Devils: LW Mikhail Maltsev (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
103: Ottawa Senators: C Todd Burgess (Fairbanks Ice Dogs – NAHL)
104: Carolina Hurricanes: LW Max Zimmer (Chicago Steel – USHL)
105: New Jersey Devils (from Boston): G Evan Cormier (Saginaw Spirit – OHL)
106: Minnesota Wild: LW Brandon Duhaime (Tri-City Storm – USHL)
107: Detroit Red Wings: D Alfons Malmstrom (Orebro HK J20 – SuperElit)
108: Nashville Predators: D Hardy Haman Aktell (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)
109: Philadelphia Flyers: C Connor Bunnaman (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
110: Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Islanders): D Lucas Carlsson (Brynas IF – SHL)
111: San Jose Sharks (from NY Rangers): C Noah Gregor (Moose Jaw Warriors – WHL)
112: Los Angeles Kings: D Jacob Moverare (HV71 J20 – SuperElit)
113: Chicago Blackhawks: C Nathan Noel (Saint John Sea Dogs – QMJHL)
114: Florida Panthers: D Riley Stillman (Oshawa Generals – OHL)
115: Anaheim Ducks: C Alex Dostie (Gatineau Olympiques – QMJHL)
116: Dallas Stars: C Rhett Gardner (Univ. of North Dakota – NCAA)
117: Washington Capitals: C Damien Riat (Geneve-Servette – NLA)
118: Tampa Bay Lightning: LW Ross Colton (Cedar Rapids Roughriders – USHL)
119: St. Louis Blues: C Tanner Kaspick (Brandon Wheat Kings – WHL)
120: New York Islanders: LW Otto Koivula (Ilves U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
121: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Ryan Jones (Lincoln Stars – USHL)

Round 5

122: Toronto Maple Leafs: C Vladimir Bobylov (Victoria Royals – WHL)
123: Edmonton Oilers: G Dylan Wells (Peterborough Petes – OHL)
124: Montreal Canadiens: D Casey Staum (Hill Murray School – USHS)
125: St. Louis Blues: C Nolan Stevens (Northeastern Univ. – NCAA)
126: Calgary Flames: C Mitchell Mattson (Grand Rapids High – USHS)
127: Winnipeg Jets: C Jordy Stallard (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
128: Dallas Stars: G Colton Point (Carlton Place Canadians – CCHL)
129: Buffalo Sabres: D Philip Nyberg (Linkopink HC J20 – SuperElit)
130: Buffalo Sabres: D Vojtech Budik (Prince Albert Raiders – WHL)
131: Colorado Avalanche: G Adam Werner (Farjestad BK J20 – SuperElit)
132: New Jersey Devils: D Yegor Rykov (SKA St. Petersburg – KHL)
133: Ottawa Senators: D Max Lajoie (Swift Current Broncos – WHL)
134: Carolina Hurricanes: G Jeremy Helvig (Kingston Frontenacs – OHL)
135: Boston Bruins: C Joona Koppanen (Ilves U20 – Jr. A. SM-Liiga)
136: Boston Bruins: D Cameron Clarke (Lone Star Brahmas – NAHL)
137: Detroit Red Wings: D Jordan Sambrook (Erie Otters – OHL)
138: Nashville Predators: C Patrick Harper (Avon Old Farms – USHS)
139: Florida Panthers: D Linus Hogberg (Vaxjo LAkers HC – SuperElit)
140: Vancouver Canucks: D Cole Candella (Hamilton Bulldogs – OHL)
141: New York Rangers: LW Tim Gettinger (Sault. Ste Marie – OHL)
142: Los Angeles Kings: C Michael Eyssimont (St. Cloud State – NCAA)
143: Chicago Blackhawks: RW Mattias From (Rogle BK J20 – SuperElit)
144: St. Louis Blues: C Connor Bleackley (Red Deer Rebels – WHL)
145: Washington Capitals: C Beck Malenstyn (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
146: Dallas Stars: RW Nicholas Caamano (Flint Firebirds – OHL)
147: Washington Capitals: LW Axel Jonsson Fjallby (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
148: Tampa Bay Lightning: C Christopher Paquette (Niagara IceDogs – OHL)
149: Edmonton Oilers: LW Graham McPhee (US. Nat. – USDP)
150: San Jose Sharks: C Manuel Wiederer (Moncton Wildcats – QMJHL)
151: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Niclas Almari (Jokerit U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)

Round 6

152: Toronto Maple Leafs: LW Jack Walker (Victoria Royals – WHL)
153: Edmonton Oilers: C Aapeli Rasanen (Tappara U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
154: Vancouver Canucks: LW Jakob Stukel (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
155: Columbus Blue Jackets: G Peter Thome (Aberdeen Wings – NAHL)
156: Calgary Flames: RW Eetu Tuulola (HPK U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
157: Winnipeg Jets: G Mikhail Berdin (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
158: Arizona Coyotes: D Patrick Kudla (Oakville Blades – OHJL)
159: Buffalo Sabres: LW Brandon Hagel (Red Deer Rebels - WHL)
160: Montreal Canadiens: C Michael Pezzetta (Sudbury Wolves – OHL)
161: Colorado Avalanche: D Nathan Clurman (Culver Military Academy Prep – USHS)
162: New Jersey Devils: LW Jesper Bratt (AIK – Allsvenskan)
163: Ottawa Senators: RW Markus Nurmi (TPS U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
164: Carolina Hurricanes: D Noah Carroll (Guelph Storm – OHL)
165: Boston Bruins (from Boston via Colorado): C Oskar Steen (Farjestad BK 22 – SuperElit)
166: Calgary Flames (from Minnesota): C Matthew Phillips (Victoria Royals – WHL)
167: Detroit Red Wings: G Filip Larsson (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
168: Nashville Predators: G Konstantin Volkov (SKA-1946 St. Petersburg – MHL)
169: Philadelphia Flyers: C Tanner Laczynski (Lincoln Stars – USHL)
170: New York Islanders: LW Colin Adams (Muskegon Lumberjacks – USHL)
171: New York Rangers: C Gabriel Fontaine (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies – QMJHL)
172: Philadelphia Flyers (from LA Kings): C Anthony Salinitri (Sarnia Sting – OHL)
173: Chicago Blackhawks: D Blake Hillman (Univ. of Denver – NCAA)
174: New York Rangers (from Florida): G Tyler Wall (Leamington Flyers – GOJHL)
175: Florida Panthers (from Anaheim): LW Maxim Mamim (CSKA Moskva – KHL)
176: Dallas Stars: D Jakob Stenqvist (MODO Hockey J20 – SuperElit)
177: Washington Capitals: D Chase Priskie (Quinnipiac Univ. – NCAA)
178: Tampa Bay Lightning: D Oleg Sosunov (Loko-Yunior Yar. – MHL B)
179: Toronto Maple Leafs: D Nicolas Mattinen (London Knights – OHL)
180: San Jose Sharks: D Mark Shoemaker (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
181: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Joseph Masonius (UConn – NCAA)

Round 7

182: Toronto Maple Leafs: F Nikolai Chebykin (HK MVD Balashik. – MHL)
183: Edmonton Oilers: D Vincent Desharnais (Providence College – NCAA)
184: Vancouver Canucks: C Rodrigo Abois (Portland Winterhawks – WHL)
185: Columbus Blue Jackets: C Calvin Thurkauf (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
186: Calgary Flames (from Colorado): D Stepan Falkovsky (Ottawa 67s – OHL)
187: Montreal Canadiens (from Winnipeg): D Arvid Henrikson (AIK J18 – J18 Elit)
188: Arizona Coyotes: D Dean Stewart (Portage Terriers – MJHL)
189: Buffalo Sabres (from Ottawa): D Austin Osmanski (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
190: Buffalo Sabres (from Montreal): F Vasili Glotov ( Serebryanye Lvy. – MHL)
191: Colorado Avalanche: LW Travis Barron (Ottawa 67s – OHL)
192: New Jersey Devils: D Jeremy Davis (Bloomington Thunder – USHL)
193: New York Islanders (from Ottawa): LW Nick Pastujov (US Nat. – USDP)
194: Vancouver Canucks (from Carolina): C Brett McKenzie (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
195: Florida Panthers (from Boston): D Benjamin Finkelstein (Kimball Union Academy – USHS)
196: Minnesota Wild: C Dmitri Sokolov (Sudbury Wolves – OHL)
197: Detroit Red Wings: C Mattias Elfstrom (Malmo Redhawks – SuperElit)
198: Nashville Predators: D Adam Smith (Bowling Green State – NCAA)
199: Philadelphia Flyers: D David Bernhardt (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
200: New York Islanders: D David Quenneville (Medicine Hat Tigers – WHL)
201: New York Rangers: RW Ty Ronning (Vancouver Giants – WHL)
202: Los Angeles Kings (from San Jose): D Jacob Friend (Owen Sound Attack – OHL)
203: Chicago Blackhawks: D Jake Ryczek (Waterloo Black Hawks – USHL)
204: Minnesota Wild (from Florida): D Brandon Chizen (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
205: Anaheim Ducks: C Tyler Soy (Victoria Royals – WHL)
206: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Dallas via Edmonton): C Otto Somppi (Halifax Mooseheads – QMJHL)
207: Washington Capitals: D Dmitri Zaitsev (Wilkes-Barres/Scranton Knights – NAHL)
208: Tampa Bay Lightning: F Ryan Lohin (Waterloo Black Hawks – USHL)
209: St. Louis Blues (from San Jose): C Nikolaj Krag Christensen (Radovre Mighty – Denmark)
210: San Jose Sharks: RW Joachim Blichfeld (Malmo Redhawks – SuperElit)
211: St. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh): F Filip Helt (HC Litvinov – Czech U18)

Kings acquire goaltender Jack Campbell from Dallas for defenseman Nick Ebert

"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report

BUFFALO, NY – The Los Angeles Kings have acquired goaltender Jack Campbell from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Nick Ebert.

The trade occurred at the second day of the 2016 NHL Draft on Saturday.

Campbell, 24 (born Jan. 9, 1992), appeared in 19 regular-season games with the Texas Stars (AHL) last season, posting a 7-7-5 record with a 3.65 GAA and a .884 SV%. He played in three playoff games with Texas, registering a 1-2 record, a 4.45 GAA and a .880 SV%. Campbell appeared in 20 regular-season games last year with the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) as well, posting a 14-5-1 record with a 1.68 GAA and a .944 SV%.

Ebert, 22, has appeared in 89 regular-season AHL games (with Ontario and Manchester) posting 26 points (10-16=26), a plus-15 rating and 46 penalty minutes. He was selected in the seventh round (211th overall) by the Kings in 2012 NHL Draft.

Beau Bennett traded to Devils by Penguins

At the second day if the 2016 NHL Draft on Saturday, Beau Bennett was traded to the New Jersey Devils for a third-round pick (No. 77 overall).

The Pittsburgh Penguins, who traded Bennett in said trade took Connor hall with that 77th overall pick.

Complete 2016 NHL Draft first round results

Here are the complete results from the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft from Friday.

1-Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, C
2-Winnipeg Jets - Patrik Laine, RW
3-Columbus Blue Jackets - Pierre-Luc Dubois, C/LW 
4-Edmonton Oliers - Jesse Puljujarvi, RW
5-Vancouver Canucks - Olli Juolevi, D,
6-Calgary Flames - Matthew Tkachuk, LW
7-Arizona Coyotes - Clayton Keller, LW
8-Buffalo Sabres - Alexander Nylander, RW/LW
9-Montreal Canadiens - Mikhail Sergachev, D 
10-Colorado Avalanche - Tyson Jost, C
11- Ottawa Senators (From New Jersey) - Logan Brown, C
12-New Jersey Devils - Michael McLeod, C
13-Carolina Hurricanes - Jake Bean, D
14-Boston Bruins - Charles McAvoy, D
15-Minnesota Wild - Luke Kunin, C
16-Arizona Coyotes (From Detroit) - Jakob Chychrun, D
17-Nashville Predators - Dante Fabbro, D
18-Winnipeg Jets (From Philadelphia) - Logan Stanley, D
19-New York Islanders - Kieffer Bellows, LW
20-Arizona Coyotes (From Arizona from New York Rangers) - Dennis Cholowski, D
21-Carolina Hurricanes (From Los Angeles Kings) - Julien Gauthier, RW
22-Pliadelphia Flyers (From Phuladelphia from Chicago) - German Rubstov, C 
23-Florida Panthers - Henrik Borgstrom, C
24-Anaheim Ducks - Max Jones, LW 
25-Dallas Stars - Riley Tufte, LW
26-St. Louis Blues (From Washington) - Tage Thompson, RW,
27-Tampa Bay Lightning - Brett Howden, LW
28-Washington Capitals (From St. Louis) - Lucas Johansen, D 
29-Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) - Trent Frederic, D
30-Anaheim Ducks (from Toronto from Pittsburgh) - Sam Steel, C

Coyotes draft Jakob Chychrun in trade with Red Wings

BUFFALO, NY – The Detroit Red Wings on Friday at the 2016 NHL Draft traded their 16th pick and the contract of forward Pavel Datsyuk to the Arizona Coyotes for the 20th and 53rd overall picks, along with the Red Wings also acquiring forward Joe Vitale.

The Coyotes used the 16th overall pick to draft Jakob Chychrun.

Senators select Logan Brown at No. 11 after weird trade with Devils

"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report

BUFFALO, NY – At the 2016 NHL Draft on Friday, the New Jersey Devils traded their 11th overall pick to the Ottawa Senators for the 12th overall pick and the 80th overall pick.

The Senators most likely traded up a spot so that they could steal Logan Brown so that they didn't have to take the chance that the Devils did not draft him.

The Senators drafted Brown at 11th overall.

The Devils with the 12's pick selected Michael McLeod.

Flames acquire Brian Elliott from Blues

"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report

BUFFALO, NY – The Calgary Flames on Friday at the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo acquired goaltender Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2016 second round pick (35th overall) and a conditional 2017 third round pick.

Early Draft Notebook: Matthews taken first; Habs, Blackhawks, Capitals trade with eachother

BUFFALO, NY -- As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall in the 201 NHL Draft on Friday.

Patrick Laine was picked second overall by the Winnipeg Jets, and Pierre-Luc Dubois went third overall by the Blue Jackets, going against the possibility of Jesse Puljijarvi going third overall.

But after Matthews was picked, two traded occured.

The Montreal Canadiens traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals for two second-round picks in 2017 and 2018, and Andrew Shaw goes to the Canadiens from the Blackhawks.

Lightning re-sign defenseman Luke Witkowski

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Luke Witkowski to a one-year, two-way contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.

Witkowski, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, appeared in four games with the Lightning in 2015-16. He also made his Stanley Cup Playoff debut, skating in two games during the second round against the New York Islanders. Witkowski also played in 70 games with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, recording three goals and 14 points. He ranked third on the team for games played and led all blue-liners for plus/minus with a plus-2 rating.

A native of Holland, Michigan, Witkowski has played in 20 career NHL games, all with the Lightning, during the previous two seasons, registering 19 penalty minutes. He has also amassed 199 career AHL games, all with Syracuse, with seven goals, 34 points and 465 penalty minutes. Witkowski has skated in three career Calder Cup Playoff games, all during the 2015 playoffs, and recorded an assist.

Witkowski was drafted in the sixth round, 160th overall, of the 2008 NHL Draft.

Team Release.

Panthers Acquire Reto Berra

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers General Manager Tom Rowe announced today that the Panthers have acquired goaltender Reto Berra from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Rocco Grimaldi.

The 29-year old Berra posted a 5-8-0 record in 14 games with the Avalanche during the 2015-16 season, while recording a 2.41 goals against average, .922 save percentage and two shutouts. Berra recorded a 7-7-0 record with a 3.39 goals against average and .901 save percentage in 16 games with Colorado’s American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.

The 6-foot-4, 210-pound native of Bulach, Switzerland has posted a 19-30-4 record, 2.82 goals against average, .906 save percentage and three shutouts in 64 career games with Colorado (2013-16) and Calgary (2013-14).

Berra was originally selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2006 NHL Draft.

Team Release.

2016 NHL Entry Draft: Draft Order

Round 1
1. Toronto
2. Winnipeg
3. Columbus
4. Edmonton
5. Vancouver
6. Calgary
7. Arizona
8. Buffalo
9. Montreal
10. Colorado
11. New Jersey
12. Ottawa
13. Carolina
14. Boston
15. Minnesota
16. Detroit
17. Nashville
18. Philadelphia
19. NY Islanders
20. Arizona (from NYR)
21. Carolina (from LAK)
22. Winnipeg (from CHI)
23. Florida
24. Anaheim
25. Dallas
26. Washington
27. Tampa Bay
28. St. Louis
29. Boston (from SJS)
30. Anaheim (from PIT via TOR)

Round 2
31. Toronto
32. Edmonton
33. Florida (from VAN)
34. Columbus
35. Calgary
36. Winnipeg
37. Arizona
38. Buffalo
39. Montreal
40. Colorado
41. New Jersey
42. Ottawa
43. Carolina
44. Tampa Bay (from BOS)
45. Montreal (from MIN via BUF)
46. Detroit
47. Nashville
48. Philadelphia
49. Boston (from NYI)
50. Chicago (from NYR via CAR)
51. Los Angeles
52. Philadelphia (from CHI)
53. Arizona *
54. Calgary (from FLA)
55. Pittsburgh (from ANA via VAN)
56. Calgary (from DAL)
57. Toronto (from WSH)
58. Tampa Bay
59. St. Louis
60. San Jose
61. Pittsburgh

* compensatory pick - ARI did not sign 2014 1st-round pick Conner Bleackley (acquired in trade with COL)

Round 3
62. Toronto
63. Edmonton
64. Vancouver
65. Columbus
66. Calgary
67. Carolina (from WPG)
68. Arizona
69. Buffalo
70. Montreal
71. Colorado
72. Toronto (from NJD via PIT)
73. New Jersey (from OTT)
74. Carolina
75. Carolina (from BOS)
76. Nashville (from MIN via FLA, NJD, ANA, BUF)
77. New Jersey (from DET)
78. Nashville
79. Philadelphia
80. Ottawa (from NYI)
81. NY Rangers
82. Philadelphia (from LAK)
83. Chicago
84. Edmonton (from FLA)
85. Anaheim
86. Buffalo (from DAL)
87. St. Louis (from WSH)
88. Tampa Bay
89. Buffalo (from STL)
90. Dallas (from SJS)
91. Edmonton (from PIT)

Round 4
92. Toronto
93. Anaheim (from EDM)
94. Florida (from VAN)
95. Chicago (from CBJ)
96. Calgary
97. Winnipeg
98. NY Rangers (from ARI)
99. Buffalo
100. Montreal
101. Toronto (from COL)
102. New Jersey
103. Ottawa
104. Carolina
105. New Jersey (from BOS)
106. Minnesota
107. Detroit
108. Nashville
109. Philadelphia
110. NY Islanders
111. San Jose (from NYR)
112. Los Angeles
113. Chicago
114. Florida
115. Anaheim
116. Dallas
117. Washington
118. Tampa Bay
119. St. Louis
120. Arizona (from SJS)
121. Pittsburgh

Round 5
122. Toronto
123. Edmonton
124. Montreal (from VAN)
125. St. Louis (from CBJ)
126. Calgary
127. Winnipeg
128. Dallas (from ARI)
129. Buffalo
130. Buffalo (from MTL)
131. Colorado
132. New Jersey
133. Ottawa
134. Carolina
135. Boston
136. Boston (from MIN)
137. Detroit
138. Nashville
139. Philadelphia
140. Vancouver (from NYI via FLA)
141. NY Rangers
142. Los Angeles
143. Chicago
144. Chicago (from FLA)
145. Washington (from ANA via TOR)
146. Dallas
147. Washington
148. Tampa Bay
149. Edmonton (from STL)
150. San Jose
151. Pittsburgh

Round 6
152. Toronto
153. Edmonton
154. Vancouver
155. Columbus
156. Calgary
157. Winnipeg
158. Arizona
159. Buffalo
160. Montreal
161. Colorado
162. New Jersey
163. Ottawa
164. Carolina
165. Boston
166. Calgary (from MIN)
167. Detroit
168. Nashville
169. Philadelphia
170. NY Islanders
171. NY Rangers
172. Philadelphia (from LAK)
173. Chicago
174. NY Rangers (from FLA)
175. Florida (from ANA)
176. Dallas
177. Washington
178. Tampa Bay
179. Toronto (from STL)
180. San Jose
181. Pittsburgh

Round 7
182. Toronto
183. Edmonton
184. Vancouver
185. Columbus
186. Calgary
187. Winnipeg
188. Arizona
189. Buffalo
190. Buffalo (from MTL)
191. Colorado
192. New Jersey
193. NY Islanders (from OTT)
194. Vancouver (from CAR)
195. Boston
196. Minnesota
197. Detroit
198. Nashville
199. Philadelphia
200. NY Islanders
201. NY Rangers
202. Los Angeles
203. Chicago
204. Minnesota (from FLA)
205. Anaheim
206. Tampa Bay (from DAL via EDM)
207. Washington
208. Tampa Bay
209. St. Louis
210. San Jose
211. St. Louis (from PIT)

Notes:
• The Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery on April 30 and has the No. 1 pick for the first time since 1985, where they selected forward Wendel Clark.

• The Sabres, who are hosting the draft for the first time since 1998, have six of the first 99 selections, including No. 8 in the first round and three third-round picks. They traded an additional fourth-round pick to the Nashville Predators for the rights to unsigned draft pick Jimmy Vesey on Monday.

• The Jets acquired the No. 22 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in the trade for forward Andrew Ladd on Feb. 22.

• The Arizona Coyotes have eight picks, starting with No. 7 in the first round. They also have the New York Rangers' selection at No. 20, acquired in the trade for defenseman Keith Yandle on March 1, 2015.

• The Hurricanes added the No. 21 pick from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade for defenseman Andrej Sekera on Feb. 25, 2015, to go along with the No. 13 selection.


• The Boston Bruins own the San Jose Sharks' pick at No. 29, acquired in the trade for goaltender Martin Jones on June 30, 2015. They also have the No. 14 pick.

• When is the Draft? - The first round is June 24 (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports). Rounds 2-7 are June 25 (10 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN).