The Penguins have re-signed Danton Heinen to a one-year, $1 million contract.
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The Ducks have re-signed Isac Lundestrom to a two-year contract.
The Ducks have signed Colton White to a two-year, two-way contract.
White has had a last of the NHL in each of the last four seasons, totalling four assists across 38 games (all with the Devils). The 25-year-old defenseman will likely start 2022-23 in San Diego (AHL).
The Kings have signed Pheonix Copley to a one-year, $825k contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Erik Gudbranson to a four-year contract worth $16.0 million ($4.0M AAV).
The Blue Jackets have signed Denton Mateychuk to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Avalanche have signed Valeri Nichushkin to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension.
The Blue Jackets have acquired Mathieu Olivier from the Predators for a 2022 4th round pick.
Olivier was a key member of the Predators in 2021 but fell behind the eight-ball with an injury in 2022, spending most of the year in the AHL. The rugged winger has seven points (3G / 4A) and 102 hits in 48 career NHL games. He'll likely be a fringe roster player for the Blue Jackets in 2022-23.
Nichushkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups for Game 6.
Nichushkin was limping noticeably after Game 5 and was questionable for Game 6 but is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Tampa on Sunday. Nichushkin has been a difference-maker in the Stanley Cup Final, scoring four goals with two assists (six points) in the first five games.
The Blue Jackets have signed Makiel Pyyhtia to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Lomberg will be scratched for Game 2.
Lomberg played just 7:39 TOI in Game 1, registering five hits. He will be replaced by Noel Acciari on the Panthers' fourth line.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kirill Marchenko to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Nichushkin (rest) will not play on Friday.
Werenski (nose) will miss the final two games of the regular season.
Werenski returned to the lineup in Tampa on Tuesday but will miss the final two games of the regular season after breaking his nose. Werenski finishes the 2022 season with 11 goals and 37 assists (48 points) in 68 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Thursday vs. the Lightning.
Olivier was called up from Milwaukee (AHL) and will draw into the lineup on Tuesday.
Olivier has scored five goals with six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Admirals this season. He's only appeared in eight NHL games this season, scoring one goal with 12 PIMS.
Werenski (upper-body) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday in Tampa. Werenski has scored five goals with 17 assists (22 points) in his last 25 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Tuesday in Tampa.
Lomberg was automatically suspended for one game and will not play on Tuesday.
Lomberg was suspended for his instigator penalty in the final five minutes of Sunday's loss to the Lightning. Maxim Mamin will likely draw back into the lineup to replace Lomgberg on Tuesday unless Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) its ready to go.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Sunday vs. the Oilers.