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Lightning sign forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare to two-year contract

Posted on July 28, 2021

TAMPA BAY, FL – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare to a two-year, one-way contract worth $1 million AAV, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Bellemare, 36, skated in 53 games last season for the Colorado Avalanche, posting nine goals and 11 points to go along with 21 penalty minutes. The 6-foot, 198-pound forward tied his career best with nine goals last season. He finished the regular season scoring in back-to-back games for Colorado. Bellemare also appeared in 10 playoff games for the Avs in 2021, tallying three assists.

Arizona Inks Dzingel to One Year Deal

Posted on July 28, 2021

GLENDALE, AZ – Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Ryan Dzingel to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The 29-year-old Dzingel registered 8-5-13 with 21 penalty minutes (PIM) in 40 games with the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators in 2020-21.

The 6-foot, 190-pound forward recorded back-to-back seasons with 20-plus goals and 40-plus points in 2017-18 (23-18-41 in 79 games) and 2018-19 (26-30-56 in 78 games).

Hurricanes Sign Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Ian Cole

Posted on July 28, 2021

RALEIGH, NC – Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Ian Cole on a one-year, $2.9 million contract.

“Ian is a big, physical defenseman,” said Waddell. “We’re thrilled to add a veteran with his experience to our team.”

Cole, 32, skated in two games with Colorado last season before being traded to Minnesota. He then recorded eight points (1g, 7a) in 52 games during the regular season and played seven playoff games with the Wild. The 6’1″, 225-pound defenseman has registered 146 points (27g, 119a) in 595 career NHL games with St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Colorado and Minnesota since making his NHL debut with the Blues on Nov. 6, 2010.

Wild re-signs Mermis to two-year, two-way contract

Posted on July 28, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League club has re-signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to a two-year, two-way contract ($750,000/$300,000 in 2021-22 and $750,000/$325,000 in 2022-23).

Mermis, 27, recorded 10 hits and four blocked shots in three games with Minnesota last season. The 6-foot, 194-pound native of Alton, Ill., tallied 19 points (3-16=19), two power-play goals (PPG), a plus-6 rating, 23 penalty minutes (PIM) and 79 shots on goal in 53 games with the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2019-20. He also collected four points (1-3=4), a plus-7 rating, four PIM, 17 shots on goal, 20 hits and 21 blocked shots in 10 games with the New Jersey Devils in 2019-20.

Oilers Sign Mike Smith to Two Year Extension to Take Care of “ Unfinished Business”

Posted on July 26, 2021

EDMONTON, AB –

Mike Smith isn’t quite ready to ride off into the sunset over the Okanagan Lake just yet.

Speaking from his family’s home in Kelowna on Saturday with a fresh two-year pact with the Edmonton Oilers signed and delivered, the 38-year-old netminder is approaching his 16th season in the National Hockey League with the same vigour and determination as he did breaking into the League as a backup with the Dallas Stars in 2006.

Cam Stewart Wants to Talk

Posted on July 21, 2021July 22, 2021

TORONTO, ONT – Cam Stewart has been through it all. A former NHLer who played in an unforgiving era, Stewart counts nine documented concussions, three of which rendered him unconscious, to his name. The amount of undocumented concussions he sustained was much higher. Along with other injuries, Stewart’s career was halted numerous times and throughout the years he dealt with a lot of dark days – a lot of dark years, too.

Now as a player agent with KO Sports, Stewart is hoping that his tale of struggles both physical and mental can help the next generation of players reach their dreams of becoming NHLers without having to bottle up their feelings and anxieties. His message for the hockey world is clear:

“You are the only one who knows how you are feeling,” Stewart said. “Mental health awareness is getting there, but there is still a stigma; trying to be a tough guy or not wanting anyone to know about it. People have to be comfortable and know there are people out there who will help and they just need to reach out.”

San Jose Sharks re-sign Dylan Gambrell

Posted on July 16, 2021

SAN JOSE, CA – San Jose Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed forward Dylan Gambrell(@D_Gambrell7) to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million.

“Dylan appeared in his first full-time role last season with us and showed he is a reliable player,” said Doug. “He played in a lot of different situations and utilized his speed to be an effective player.”

Gambrell, 24, appeared in 49 games recording 12 points (five goals, seven assists) with 13 PIM. He ranked first among San Jose forwards in shorthanded time on ice (111:22) and set career highs in assists and points, tied his career-high in goals and fell one shy of his career-high games played (50). He appeared in his 100th career NHL game on Apr. 16 at Minnesota.

KO Sports, Inc. Welcomes Jason Nicholetts as its Director of Scouting – Western Canada

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

DENVER, CO – KO Sports, Inc., the top boutique hockey agency in the world, announced today that Jason Nicholetts has joined the company as its Director of Scouting – Western Canada. Jason’s primary role with the agency will be to identify and recruit elite hockey players across Western Canada. Jason brings over 30 years of experience within the sport as a scout, coach, general manager, business owner and player advisor.

“I am truly honoured for the opportunity to join KO Sports,” Said Nicholetts. “I appreciate its boutique approach in being extremely particular about the players and people that the agency chooses to work with. KO Sports’ 360 method and collaborative culture offer players a level of service that is unparalleled in the industry.”

“We are excited to have Jason join our uniquely qualified group.” Said Founder and CEO, Kurt Overhardt. “Jason’s understanding of the game and commitment to excellence make him a great addition to KO Sports.”

LA Kings Acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Predators

Posted on July 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA – The LA Kings have acquired forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Nashville Predators in exchange for their second-round selection in the 2021 NHL Draft and third-round selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, according to Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake.

Arvidsson, 28, joins the Kings after spending the last seven seasons with the Predators organization. A two-time 30-goal scorer, Arvidsson tallied a career-best 34 goals in 2018-19 to set the franchise record for goals in a season. That same season, he established a franchise record for goals per-game in a single campaign and was third overall in the NHL at 0.59. He has twice reached a career-high 61 points in a single season, including 2016-17 with 31 goals and 30 assists before adding another 13 points (3-10=13) in 22 postseason games to help the Predators reach the Stanley Cup Final. The following season, he tallied 29 goals and a career-high 32 assists as the Predators went on to claim the President’s Trophy as the team with the league’s best regular-season record.