NHL Rumors: Leafs Sign Domi, Guentzel’s Rights Traded, and Three Buyouts

The Toronto Maple Leafs sign Max Domi

Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Max Domi to a four-year contract extension with a $3.75 million cap hit.

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Jake Guentzel‘s rights

Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have traded the rights to pending UFA forward Jake Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2025 3rd round pick.

The San Jose Sharks re-sign Luke Kunin and Justin Bailey

Chris Johnston: The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Luke Kunin to a one-year extension worth $2.75 million.

Puck Pedia: The Sharks have re-signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, $800,000 extension.

He’ll get $800,000 in the NHL, $350,000 in the minors with $450,000 guaranteed.

The St. Louis Blues re-sign Hunter Skinner

St. Louis Blues: The Blues have signed defenseman Hunter Skinner to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $85,000 in the AHL.

The Winnipeg Jets will buy out Nate Schmidt

Chris Johnston: The Winnipeg Jets have placed defenseman Nate Schmidt on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout.

Puck Pedia: The Jets are buying out the final year of Schmidt’s contract at $5.95 million.

2024-25: $2.72 million ($3.23 million savings)
2025-26: $1.62 million Cap Hit/Cost

Kelly Moore: “Expectation would be #NHLJets turning hat cap savings into extension for Sean Monahan. And to participate to a certain degree in July 1st madness. Can’t say enough about Nate during his 3 yrs here. Such a good man. Wishing nothing but the best for him and his family.”

Also the Winnipeg Jets have placed Nate Schmidt on unconditional waivers today for purposes of a buyout. pic.twitter.com/c1MghDmJUT

— Rono (@RonoAnalyst) June 30, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers will buy out Jack Campbell

Chris Johnston: The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout.

Puck Pedia: The Oilers are buying out the final three years, $5 million cap hit.

2024-25: $1.1 million ($3.9 million savings)
2025-26: $2.3 million ($2.7 million savings)
2026-27: $2.6 million ($2.4 million savings)
2027-28: $1.5 million Cap Hit (cost)
2028-29: $1.5 million Cap Hit (cost)
2029-30: $1.5 million Cap Hit (cost)

Jason Gregor: “They had talks with teams in trades, but didn’t want to add assets (that were asked for) in deal to make it happen.

Buyout will free up $3.9m in cap space this year. But also means they have dead cap space of $1.5m in 2028, 2029 and 2030 seasons due to buyout spread out over six seasons.”

The Columbus Blue Jackets will buy out Adam Boqvist

Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Adam Boqvist on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout.

Frank Seravalli: Adam Boqvist is 23 years old so his buyout is 1/3 his salary.

Puck Pedia: The Blue Jackets buying out the final year of Boqvist’s $2.6 million cap hit.

2024-25: Cap Credit of $67,000 ($2.7 million savings)
2025-26: $533,000 Cap Hit

Adam Boqvist will be bought out by CBJ. pic.twitter.com/5OEiehjsHa

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 30, 2024

Wow! Didn’t expect this. The Columbus Blue Jackets will place Adam Boqvist on waivers later today. If he clears, the Blue Jackets will buy out the final year of his contract according to @Aportzline. pic.twitter.com/rL5U9ptYBB

— Rono (@RonoAnalyst) June 30, 2024