It’s been a busy day at NHL
Edmonton Oilers has traded Taylor Hall to New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenceman Adam Larsson.
Trade is one for one: Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 29, 2016
Hall, 24, appeared in all 82 games for the Oilers this season, tallying 26 goals and 39 assists. A native of Calgary, Hall was the first-overall selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft out of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League.
Montreal Canadiens have traded all-star defeceman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Shea Weber.
Subban is heading into the third season of his eight-year, $72-million contract.
Confirming the PK Subban blockbuster: traded to Nashville for Shea Weber.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 29, 2016
Steven Stamkos has re-signed eight-year, $68 million deal with Tampa Bay Lightning
Stamkos's deal with TB is expected to come in at eight years, with an AAV of $8.5M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 29, 2016
The 26-year-old scored 36 goals and 64 points in 77 games during the regular season last season, while also playing on the wing at times.