In what has turned out to be a busy day on the transactions front, there were several minor signings as well that haven’t previously been covered. We’ll run through those here.
- The Bruins announced earlier today that they’ve re-signed forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year, two-way deal worth $775K at the NHL level. PuckPedia adds (Twitter link) that the deal will pay $235K in the AHL and has a guaranteed salary of $270K. The 24-year-old got into six games with Boston this past season, notching one assist but he was much more productive in the minors with AHL Providence. With them, he led the team in scoring with 15 goals and 39 assists in 59 appearances. Merkulov will be waiver-eligible beginning next season which could give him a leg up in a battle for a roster spot in training camp.
- The Flames announced that they have re-signed Clark Bishop on a one-year, two-way contract worth $775K in the NHL. PuckPedia adds (Twitter link) that the winger will make $350K in the minors and that the agreement has a $375K guaranteed salary. The 29-year-old got into six games with Calgary this past season, his first taste of NHL action since 2021-22, scoring once. He also put up his best offensive numbers in the minors, notching 19 goals and 19 assists in 66 games with the Wranglers.
- The Devils have kept forward Marc McLaughlin away from Group Six unrestricted free agency. PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that the sides have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract that pays $775K in the NHL and $350K in the minors. The 25-year-old got into 14 NHL games this season between Boston and New Jersey, picking up two goals and an assist. In the minors, meanwhile, he had five goals and 14 assists in 48 games between their respective farm teams.