The New Jersey Devils signed Thomas Bordeleau to a minimum salary contract.

There were no trades.

PuckPedia posted their list of expiring rights for NCAA graduates:

https://puckpedia.com/news/nhl-draft-pick-rights-set-expire-aug-15

There's no one I've heard of here other than the two Leafs players who will expire and ride off into the sunset.

Referee Ben Betker Joins NHL Officiating Team for 2025-26 Season
Referee Ben Betker is heading to the show! The 30-year-old ref, who skated last season in the AHL, ECHL, and BCHL, has been hired by the National Hockey League.
Scouting The Refsscoutingtherefs
IIHF - Four nations set for 2025 WJ summer showcase in Minnesota
It’s a thrilling time for USA Hockey…
IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation

Victor Johansson is on Team Sweden, and Team Canada's roster has yet to be announced.

Prime Video announces Monday Night Hockey schedule for 2025-26 season | NHL.com
Games to stream live beginning with Maple Leafs hosting Red Wings on Oct. 13
NHL logoNHLdotcom

The follow on from the verdict yesterday:

NHL says players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible for return while under review
The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault in an encounter with a woman at a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago are ineligible to play in the league while it reviews the judge’s findings.
Sportsnet.caCanadian Press

Today is pick your own topic day, which makes it much like all other days. Have fun.

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