NHL News: Yzerman out of GM, Devils sign Mantha, and a few other signings

Steve Yzerman out of GM

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

Owner Chris Illitch will be searching internally and externally for their next GM.

The New Jersey Devils sign Anthony Mantha

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

Puck Pedia: Salary breakdown.

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

New Jersey Devils Need Jack Hughes to Stay Healthy

The Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign Nick Robertson

Puck Pedia: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed RFA forward Nicholas Robertson to a two-year deal with a $3.25 million cap hit.

He’ll have a salary of $3.25 million each year. He’ll be an RFA at the end of the deal and a year away from being a UFA. Robertson will be owed a $3.25 million qualifying offer.

The Winnipeg Jets sign their 2026 first-round pick

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

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

The New York Islanders sign their 2026 first-round pick

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

The Washington Capitals sign their 2026 first-round pick

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

He’ll have a $1.075 AAV and get $85,000 in the AHL.

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The Minnesota Wild sign their 2026 fifth-round pick

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

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

Remaining salary arbitration dates

Puck Pedia: 15 players filed for salary arbitration, with four re-signing already. Remaining arbitration dates.