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Boqvist agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Florida on Tuesday.

Boqvist becomes the second member of the Panthers' defensive depth to join the club after getting bought out this offseason, though Nate Schmidt figures to play a bigger role for the club. While Boqvist could certainly spend some time in the minors, the club is buying low on a 23-year-old, eighth-overall pick that has 209 games of NHL experience. Whether Boqvist makes the Opening Night roster will depend heavily on his training camp and preseason performance, likely needing to edge out Uvis Balinskis or Tobias Bjornfot for a spot.

Zamula signed a two-year, $3.4 million contract with Philadelphia on Sunday.

Zamula produced five goals, 21 points, 61 shots on net and 79 blocked shots across 66 regular-season outings with the Flyers this past campaign. The 24-year-old defender will probably see action in a bottom-pairing role in 2024-25.

Chisholm signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Minnesota on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

Chisholm contributed three goals, six assists, 29 shots on net and 38 blocked shots across 31 regular-season appearances between the Wild and Jets in 2023-24. The 24-year-old defender should be able to claim a bottom-pairing role with Minnesota going into the 2024-25 campaign.

Stanley signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with Winnipeg on Saturday.

Stanley contributed one goal, one assist, 29 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and 45 hits across 25 regular-season contests in 2023-24. He also provided one assist and 16 hits in three playoff appearances. Stanley will compete for a depth role with the Jets at training camp ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Coghlan was dealt to Winnipeg from Carolina on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.

Coghlan saw action in only one game with the Hurricanes last season after playing 105 NHL contests over the previous three campaigns. The 26-year-old defenseman had 16 goals and 25 assists in 61 AHL regular-season games with Springfield in 2023-24. He will be in the mix to fill out the bottom pairing with the Jets, and if he cracks the lineup, he could see power-play time on the second unit.

Jones signed a one-year, two-way deal with Los Angeles on Friday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Jones tallied five assists in 25 regular-season games with the Avalanche last season and appeared in just three of the team's 11 playoff contests. The 27-year-old defenseman also tallied six assists in 12 appearances with AHL Colorado. Jones will provide the Kings with some organizational depth on the blue line.

Jokiharju signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Sabres on Friday.

Jokiharju was a restricted free agent after completing his three-year, $7.5 million deal. He had three goals, 20 points, a plus-14 rating, 92 hits and 106 blocks in 74 outings in 2023-24. He'll likely serve in a top-four capacity during the upcoming campaign.

Megna signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Friday.

Megna had two assists, 22 PIM, 28 shots, 60 hits and 87 blocks in 44 appearances with Chicago in 2023-24. He'll enter the Panthers' training camp with a chance of making the team, but Florida's blue line is strong enough to likely result in Megna instead beginning the campaign in the AHL.

Zaitsev penned a four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

The eight-year NHL veteran defenseman played 38 regular-season games with the Blackhawks in 2023-24, scoring twice and adding five assists. Zaitsev has also seen action with Toronto and Ottawa during his career, though the 32-year-old has likely seen his last action in the NHL.

Fleury signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Jets on Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Fleury played in 24 regular-season games for the Lightning last year, earning five points with 40 blocked shots and 31 hits. The 27-year-old did not make a postseason appearance. Fleury will have a tough time getting much NHL time in 2024-25 and should be expected to be a frequent healthy scratch or an organizational depth option at AHL Manitoba.