NHL news: Yzerman out of GM, Devils sign Mantha, several others signed

Steve Yzerman is out of GM

Frank Seravalli: The Detroit Red Wings announced this morning that Steve Yzerman is moving into a consultant role and will no longer be their general manager.

Owner Chris Illitch will be searching inside and out for his next GM.

The New Jersey Devils signed Anthony Mantha

Jim Biringer: The New Jersey Devils signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $4.75 million. He had 33 goals last season and added 31 assists.

Puck Pedia: Classification of wages.

2026-27: $1 million salary and $4.4 million signing bonus
2027-28: $1M salary and $3.1 million signing bonus

The New Jersey Devils need Jack Hughes to Stay Healthy

The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Nick Robertson

Puck Pedia: The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed RFA forward Nicholas Robertson to a two-year, $3.25 million contract.

He will have a salary of $3.25 million each year. He will be an RFA at the end of the deal and has a year left to become a UFA. Robertson will be owed $3.25 million in eligibility.

The Winnipeg Jets sign their 2026 first round pick

Puck Pedia: The Jets signed 2026 first-round pick, 8th overall, forward Viggo Bjorck to a three-year, entry-level deal. He will carry a $1.075 million cap hit and an AAV of $2.075 million.

Year 1: $922,500 NHL salary, $102,500 signing bonus, $1 million in ‘A’ performance bonuses, and $87,500 in minors
Year 2: $967,500 NHL salary, $107,500 signing bonus, $1 million in ‘A’ performance bonuses, and $87,500 in minors
Year 3: $1.0125 million NHL salary, $112,500 signing bonus, $1 million in ‘A’ performance bonuses, and $87,500 in minors

The New York Islanders sign their 2026 first round pick

New York Islanders: The Islanders signed 2026 first-round pick, 13th overall, defenseman Malte Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The Washington Capitals signed their 2026 first round pick

Washington Capitals: The Capitals signed 2026 first-round pick, 18th overall, forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract. He is expected to be loaned to Tappara of Liiga (Finland-1) next season.

He will have a $1.075 AAV and earn $85,000 in the AHL.

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Kirby Dach, and Sam Montembeault

The Minnesota Wild signed their 2026 fifth round pick

Puck Pedia: The Wild signed 2026 fifth-round pick, 137th overall, goaltender Filip Ruzicka to a three-year, entry-level contract. He will carry a cap hit of $987,500 and an AAV.

Year 1: $850,000 NHL salary, $87,500 signing bonus, and $87,500 in minors
Year 2: $900,000 NHL salary, $87,500 signing bonus, and $87,500 in minors
Year 3: $950,000 NHL salary, $87,500 signing bonus, and $87,500 in minors

Days left to cut wages

Puck Pedia: 15 players who applied for salary compensation, four have re-signed. Mediation days left.