2:04 PM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — Dylan Cozens, the Buffalo Sabres‘ top draft pick, needs a “procedure” to repair an injured left thumb. The Sabres provided the update Tuesday, a day after Cozens was scheduled to visit a specialist. Cozens will have the procedure Wednesday. This was Cozens immediately following the hit heading

7:00 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN The dawn of NHL free agency was crazy, including tons of player movement, a few high-profile trades and the greatest NHL unicorn of them all — a signed offer sheet. You might be wondering what exactly an offer sheet is and why the Montreal Canadiens applied one on 21-year-old Canes

8:53 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft from the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Toronto is sending Colorado forward Nazem Kadri, defenseman Calle Rosen and its third-round selection in the 2020 draft. Colorado will retain 50 percent

6:12 PM ET The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have come to terms on a one-year, $5 million deal with Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. Lehner is coming off a huge season with the Islanders that resurrected his career. He appeared to be in line for a longer term contract. Lehner has spoken about battling

10:17 AM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed restricted free-agent goalie Joonas Korpisalo to a one-year contract Monday. The team made the announcement without revealing the terms. With Sergei Bobrovsky slated for unrestricted free agency and not getting close to agreeing with Columbus, last season was an audition of sorts for Korpisalo. The 25-year-old

12:59 AM ET ESPN News Services Free-agent forward Richard Panik is expected to sign with the Washington Capitals, according to multiple reports. Panik has seven seasons of NHL experience, including the past one-plus with Arizona. He had 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points in 75 games with the Coyotes last season. Panik was

6:04 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping a familiar face can help them get back to the playoffs. The Blackhawks reacquired Andrew Shaw in a trade with Montreal on Sunday, bringing back the pesky forward just three years after they shipped him to the Canadiens. The 27-year-old Shaw had 19

10:28 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN After years of rumors — and one deal that fell through thanks his own veto — Phil Kessel has finally been traded. He will make his new home with the Coyotes, as they acquire the 31-year-old, two-time Stanley Cup champ, reuniting him with former Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet. The

8:58 PM ET The Pittsburgh Penguins have dealt right wing Phil Kessel to the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes, who are getting a fourth-round pick and defenseman Dane Birks in the deal, are sending center Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph, the team announced Saturday. After being swept by the Islanders in the first round of

3:23 PM ET ESPN News Services The Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Vancouver Canucks also announced that they had placed center Ryan Spooner on waivers to