NHL news: Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, NY Islanders, and San Jose Sharks

The Buffalo Sabers re-signed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Puck Pedia: The Buffalo Sabers and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen avoided salary settlements and agreed to a five-year contract extension with a $4.75 million salary cap hit.

2024-25: $2.75 million plus $2 million signing bonus
2025-26: $4.75 million
2026-27: $4.75 million
2028-28: $4.75 million
2025-29: $4.75 million

In the last three years of the agreement, he will have a list of five teams, not traded.

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen re-signed no #letsgobuffalo

He had a solid year and the extension shows a lot of confidence in him going forward. He'll be challenged by Devon Levi, but he's a big thinker if the Sabers can get back on track offensively. pic.twitter.com/C102W3jNpo

– Frozen Tools (@FrozenTools) July 24, 2024

Spencer Stastney's verdict is in

Michael Gallagher: Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney was awarded a two-year contract with a salary cap hit of $837,500.

2024-25: $825,000 for NHL and $400,000 for minors.
2025-26: $850,000 one way

The New York Islanders re-signed Dennis Cholowski

Puck Pedia: The New York Islanders re-signed defenseman Dennis Cholowski to a one-year contract with a $775,000 cap hit.

He will get $775,000 in the NHL, $250,000 in the minors with $300,000 guaranteed.

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The San Jose Sharks re-signed Henry Thrun

San Jose Sharks: The San Jose Sharks re-signed defenseman Henry Thrun to a two-and-a-half-year, $1 million contract.

“Henry has been a trusted member of our defense force since he joined the organization,” Grier said. “We are encouraged by his growth since arriving in San Jose and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow his game with our team.”