Matthew Schaefer signs his entry-level contract
Hockey Pedia: The New York Islanders signed a three-year entry-level contract for 2025 first draft pick Matthew Schaefer with a salary cap of $975,000 and an AAV of $44.75 billion.
His NHL salary is $877,500, which is a $97,500 signing bonus, with a “A” bonus of up to $1 million and a “B” bonus of up to $2.5 million.
nhl.com: After Schaefer signs the transaction.
“Obviously, I have to work for my number of people, I have to work on the team, I still have to do that, right?
If he doesn’t let the islanders become islanders, he will re-study into the OHL’s Erie. Since he signed the contract, he is no longer eligible for the NCAA and is too young to participate in the AHL.
NHL Rumor: Some teams may still want to take some action
Vancouver Canucks sign Vitali Kravtsov
Vancouver Canucks: Canucks have signed forward Vitali Kravtsov as a one-year two-way deal.
Hockey Pedia: Kravtsov will receive $775,000 in the NHL and $450,000 for minors.
Anaheim Ducks Re-signed Sam Colangelo
Hockey Pedia: Anaheim Ducks have re-signed 23-year-old RFA forward Sam Colangelo to a two-year contract and received a $850,000 salary cap.
2025-26: $850,000 NHL Salary, Minors $375,000
2026-27: $850,000 and one-way
Toronto Maple Leaf Re-signed William Villeneuve
Michael Augello: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed 23-year-old defensive player William Villeneuve for a year’s two-way extension.
He has scored four goals and 36 assists in 55 games in Toronto Maris (AHL).
Villeneuve certainly showed offensive ability. His defensive game is strong enough to be a daily NHLER? pic.twitter.com/gf04qmucay
— Mason Black (@nhlrankking) August 5, 2025
NHL Rumors: Robertson’s trade possibilities and Tkachuk’s harm may be saving Rodrigues
Anton Khudobin retires
Dallas Stars: Former Stellar goalkeeper Anton Khudobin retires from the NHL.
NHL: Kudodin plays for the Wild, Tan, Hurricane, Ducks, Stars and Blackhawks.
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