NHL news: Wild, Maple Leafs, Waivers, and injury notes from Around the League

The Minnesota Wild extended Jesper Wallstedt

Michael Russo: The Minnesota Wild extended goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $2.2 million contract.

Michael Russo: “This is a one-way contract and a smart move to do this now and minimize any concerns about the offer sheet next summer.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed three

Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Cade Webber to a two-year extension with a cap hit of $825,000. 2025-26 is a two-way deal and 2026-27 is a one-way deal.

Frank Seravalli: The Maple Leafs signed forward Steven Lorentz to a one-year contract with a $775,000 cap hit.

Frank Seravalli: The Maple Leafs signed forward Max Pacioretty to a one-year contract with a cap hit of $873,770.

He will earn $873,770 in salary and $313,115 in performance bonuses for 10 games played and 35 games played.

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov

Waiver sought

Puck Pedia: The players want to be stopped yesterday.

Zach Aston-Reese from VGK to CBJ
James Reimer from BUF to ANA
Jiri Patera from BOS to VAN
Cole Schwindt from CGY to VGK
Rapheal Lavoie from EDM to VGK

NHL Injury Notes

Fluto Shinzawa: Boston Bruins forward Matthew Poitras practiced in a contactless jersey.

Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich has been listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Evan Rawal: Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen will undergo a five-month evaluation at the end of this month and they will see where things stand. When I listened to coach Jared Bednar, it didn't sound like Lehkonen wasn't coming back anytime soon.

Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner is expected to miss the game for a long time due to a physical injury.

Lia Assimakopoulos: Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer said forward Wyatt Johnston is likely to make his season opener Thursday and forward Mavrik Bourque is doubtful.

• Brian Rea: Johnston was a full part of practice yesterday.

Arthur Staple: The New York Rangers are placing forward Jimmy Vesey on LTIR and defenseman Ryan Lindgren on IR.

Sheng Peng: San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini said he feels good at practice and thinks he will be ready for their season opener.

Andy Strickland: Striker of St. Louis Blues Brandon Saad will miss at least their first game and possibly their road trip.

Luke Fox: Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Connor Dewar (shoulder) and Fraser Minten (ankle) have been placed on IR.

Forward Calle Jarnkrok (lower body) and defensemen Jani Hakanpaa (knee) and Dakota Mermis (jaw) were placed on LTIR.

Mark Masters: Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe was on the ice yesterday. He missed Saturday's game with a hamstring injury.

The Vancouver Canucks: Forward Dakota Joshua and goaltender Thatcher Demko were placed on IR.