The Hurricanes have signed Ian Cole to a one-year contract worth $2.9 million.
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The Flyers have acquired Ryan Ellis from the Predators for Philippe Myers and Nolan Patrick.
Ellis is heading into the third year of an eight-year contract that pays him $6.25M AAV per season. Ellis was 22nd among defensemen in points with 79 (15G / 64A) in 2019 and 2020 combined but his production fell off a bit in 2021. Still, the 30-year-old is a massive addition to the Flyers blueline and could find himself on the top pair with Ivan Provorov in 2022.
The Predators have signed Cole Smith to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Smith appeared in one game with the Predators last season, spending almost all of the season in Chicago (AHL), where he had five goals and five assists in 23 games. Look for Smith to report to the AHL to open the 2021-22 campaign.
The Jets have signed Dominic Toninato to a two-year contract extension.
The Blackhawks have signed Jakub Pour to a two-year, entry-level contract.
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Toninato will come out of the Jets lineup for Game 2.
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Knight will start Game 6 in Tampa.
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Knight led the Panthers onto the ice for warmups.
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Knight was in the starter's crease at the Panthers morning skate.
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Toninato will make his Jets debut on Tuesday.
Toninato has appeared in 85 career NHL games with the Avalanche and Panthers, scoring five goals with nine assists. Toninato has only played in three games this season, scoring three goals with the Manitoba Moose (AHL). Toninato will replace Jansen Harkins and skate on the fourth line.
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Ellis (rest) will not play on Monday.
Bertuzzi underwent back surgery on April 30th and is expected to be ready for the 2021-22 season.
Bertuzzi missed almost all of 2021 with a back injury and the decision was made for him to get back surgery in late April. Luckily for the Red Wings, Bertuzzi is expected to be available for the start of next season.
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Knight will start Monday vs. the Stars,
Weber (upper-body) is not expected to play Saturday vs. the Senators.
Weber was a surprise scratch on Friday and is expected to miss his second straight game on Saturday. Erik Gustafsson replaced him last night but it looks like Brett Kulak will replace him on Saturday.
Weber (upper-body) will not play Friday vs. the Jets.
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Knight will start Thursday in Chiacgo.
Teravainen (concussion) will draw back into the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday.
Byram (upper-body) suffered a setback and is considered week-to-week.
The chances of Byram returning before the end of the regular season seem low now but this is why they went out and added Patrik Nemeth at the trade deadline.
Donato is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; will not play Monday.
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Cates will make his NHL debut on Friday.
