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Oilers land industrious winger they have long needed in Viktor Arvidsson

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EDMONTON, AB – The Mattias Ekholm trade was gold. If his buddy Viktor Arvidsson turns out to be anything close, it’s another excellent add of a veteran Swedish player to the Edmonton Oilers roster.

“I’ll take the fault for that (signing). I think he’s a great player,” Ekholm said over the phone from Sweden, with a laugh. “I think he’s going to be a great add for us.”

Arvidsson, 31, is an industrious, middle-six right winger who plays the game on the inside and scores big goals. He has a recent injury history, but promised to deliver as the Oilers’ top signing on July 1.

Utah Hockey Club Signs Defenseman Ian Cole to One-Year Contract

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Hockey Club announced today the signing of defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“Ian is a proven winner and a true professional on and off the ice,” said Bill Armstrong, general manager of Utah Hockey Club. “He has a great work ethic and is an excellent role model for our younger players. We’re thrilled to have him signed to our organization.”

The 35-year-old Cole registered 2-9-11 and 61 penalty minutes (PIM) in 78 games and two assists in 13 playoff games with the Vancouver Canucks in 2023-24. Cole led the team with 166 blocked shots last season, his third-highest total of his 14-year NHL career.

Columbus Blue Jackets sign Dylan Gambrell to one-year deal

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the signing of centre Dylan Gambrell to a one-year, two-way contract.

The deal is reportedly worth $775,000 at the NHL level.

Gambrell, 27, has 17 goals and 23 assists for 40 points in 233 career NHL games with the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks since 2017-23.

Avalanche Add Calle Rosen to its Defensive Depth

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DENVER, CO – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has signed defenseman Calle Rosen to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Rosen, 30, re-joins the Avalanche organization after splitting the 2019-20 campaign with the Avalanche and AHL’s Colorado Eagles. He appeared in eight games for the parent club and 35 games for the Eagles that season. With the Eagles, Rosen registered 15 points (3g/12a).

Blackhawks agree to terms with veteran forward Craig Smith on 1-year contract

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CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly agreed to terms with forward Craig Smith on a one-year contract. It’s expected to be a $1 million cap hit.

Smith, 34, registered 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) in 75 games this past season with the Dallas Stars. He also had two assists in 14 postseason contests.

Ducks Sign Jansen Harkins to Two-Year Contract

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ANAHEIM, CA – The Ducks have signed center Jansen Harkins to a two-year contract through the 2025-26 NHL season.

Harkins, (5/23/97), has appeared in 199 career NHL games across five seasons with Pittsburgh (2023-24) and Winnipeg (2019-23), collecting 13-18=31 points. He has also recorded one goal in four career Stanley Cup Playoff contests with the Jets.

The 6-2, 197-pound forward split the 2023-24 season between Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, earning four points (0-4=4) in 45 NHL games with the Penguins and 5-7=12 points in 14 American Hockey League (AHL) games with the Penguins. He was claimed on waivers by Pittsburgh from Winnipeg prior to the 2023-24 season.

Meet PWHL No. 1 pick Sarah Fillier, New York’s new women’s hockey star

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NEW YORK, NY – Make room, Ionescu. Skate to the side, Lafreniere.

There’s a new No. 1 pick in town.

Sarah Fillier, a prolific scorer at Princeton and world champion on the international stage, was selected by New York with the top overall pick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft Monday night.

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