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Physical Play Mikhail Sergachev Kristian Blumenschein Position Changes Depth Players Braden Schneider's Role Alternate Captains Left Defenseman Playing Style Power-Play Quarterback Leadership Puck-Moving Defenseman Right-Handed Defensemen Vincent Iorio Defensive Skills

Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio to One-Year Two-Way Deal

The signing locks in a 23-year-old right-shot defenseman as organizational depth, raises his AHL pay, and closes the club’s offseason RFA business.

Flyers Sign Hunter McDonald to Two-Year Contract

Arber Xhekaj Remains Unsigned as Canadiens and Agent Keep Talks Open

Kings Sign First-Round Pick Henry Brzustewicz to Entry-Level Deal, Send Him to AHL Tryout

Blue Jackets Bring Veteran Brendan Smith to Camp on PTO