The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency , and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract.
The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve ofNHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract.
The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations.
The Islanders re-signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract that a person with knowledge of the extension said is worth $50 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms were not disclosed. Romanov will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2032-33 season.
Tarasenko, 33, has one year left on his contract at a salary cap hit of $4.75 million.
Hehelped Florida win the Cuplast year after being a key part ofSt. Louis’ championship runin 2019.
The Utah Mammoth also traded young forward Matias Maccelli to Toronto for a conditional 2027 third-round pick. It turns into a second-rounder in 2029 if Maccelli has 51-plus points and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs next season.
“We appreciate everything that Matias has done for the organization,” Utah general manager Bill Armstrong said. “He is a great person, consummate professional, and we wish him all the best.”
The moves came with the league awaiting what happens with Leafs pending free agent Mitch Marner and who theback-to-back defending champion Panthersare able to bring back between Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad. They already re-signedConn Smythe Trophy winnerSam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million contract.
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Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press