Overview

• Vegas re-signed Jack Eichel for eight years at a reported $13.5 million AAV, and he posted a goal and three assists in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings.
• Multiple reports indicate the Jets and Kyle Connor are working to finalize an eight-year extension expected to land in the ~$12 million AAV range before Winnipeg’s opener.
• Pittsburgh’s Arturs Silovs earned a 25-save shutout in his Penguins debut, beating the Rangers 3-0 as Justin Brazeau scored twice in Mike Sullivan’s first game behind New York’s bench.
• Edmonton extended defenseman Mattias Ekholm for three years at a $4 million AAV and signed Jack Roslovic for one year at $1.5 million after Connor McDavid’s two-year deal earlier in the week.
• Talks between the Canadiens and Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson are on pause after an eight-year offer reported to be slightly below an $8 million AAV, with no offer‑sheet eligibility in play.