NHL Player News

Brown signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Brown had 11 goals and 29 points in 33 regular-season outings with AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. The 27-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2022-23 and will probably spend most, if not all, of the upcoming season in the minors.

Jost signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Jost had four goals, nine points, 33 PIM and 46 hits in 39 regular-season appearances with Carolina. The 27-year-old isn't a lock to make Carolina's Opening Night roster, but he should be in the mix to earn a bottom-six spot during training camp.

Bordeleau (concussion) was traded to the Devils from the Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for Shane Bowers.

Bordeleau made just one NHL appearance for the Sharks during the 2024-25 regular season, and he missed the last two games of the year due to a concussion. It seems likely that he'll be ready for the start of training camp this fall, and he'll get a change of scenery after spending the last four seasons in San Jose. The 23-year-old will likely be forced to spend plenty of time in the minors next season.

Bowers was acquired by San Jose from New Jersey on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau.

Bowers had three goals and 17 points in 65 regular-season appearances with AHL Utica in 2024-25. Although the 25-year-old was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Bowers has no points in 13 career NHL games. He's expected to start this coming season in the minors.

Beecher (undisclosed) was skating with other veterans ahead of Bruins' development camp Wednesday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.

Beecher, with his new contract in hand, has resumed skating following an April surgery to address a minor, undisclosed injury. In his 78 regular-season games last year, the 24-year-old center notched three goals and eight helpers. Looking ahead to 2025-26, Beecher figures to remain in a bottom-six role and will be hard-pressed to put up more than 20 points.

Zacha (undisclosed) was skating ahead of Boston's development camp Wednesday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.

Zacha underwent a minor procedure back in April and appears to be back on the ice. The 28-year-old center played in all 82 regular-season games last year, racking up 14 goals and 33 assists, and looks poised to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Barring more free-agent additions, Zacha should slot into the second-line center role for Boston.

Pitlick signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Pitlick, a Minneapolis native, will come home for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old was on an AHL contract for much of 2024-25 before earning a two-way deal with the Bruins in March. He rebuilt some value with 46 points in 59 regular-season games for AHL Providence. Pitlick will be in contention for bottom-six minutes for the Wild this season.

Lettieri signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Lettieri was able to get into 26 NHL games with the Bruins last season, earning five points, 52 shots on net and 60 hits. The 30-year-old will be in contention for bottom-six minutes with the Maple Leafs. He may spend some time in the AHL with the Marlies, but Lettieri has proven himself a decent depth forward.

Highmore signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders, the team announced Tuesday.

Highmore played 41 regular-season games, scoring two goals and four assists, with the Senators in 2024-25. However, the 29-year-old has opted to sign a two-way contract with the Islanders for his next deal. It seems like the center will start 2025-26 in the minors, but he'll likely be one of the top call-up options for the big club.

Eyssimont signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract with Boston on Tuesday.

Eyssimont provided nine goals, 16 points, 142 shots on net and 110 hits over 77 regular-season appearances between Seattle and Tampa Bay in 2024-25. He will probably serve as a bottom-six forward for Boston during the 2025-26 campaign.