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The Predators have signed Nick Perbix to a two-year deal worth $2.75M AAV ($5.5M total).

In a market desperate for right-handed defenseman, Perbix was a sought-after free agent who opted to sign a two-year deal for $2.75 million AAV with the Predators. The 27-year-old Perbix scored 63 points (13G / 50A) in 220 career games with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nick Perbix
The Avlanahce have signed Jack Ahcan to a one-year contract.

Colorado continued to add to its minor league depth on Tuesday after signing Jack Ahcan to a one-year contract extension. The 28-year-old undrafted defenseman was called up for two games with the Avalanche last season but failed to make much of an impact. In 69 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) last season, he had an impressive five goals and 41 points.

Jack Ahcan
Nashville has signed Nicolas Hague to a four-year, $22 million contract extension $5.5 million AAV).

Minutes after being acquired from Vegas in a trade for Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon, Nashville has signed Nicolas Hague to a four-year, $22 million contract extension ($5.5 million AAV). The 26-year-old appeared in 68 games for Vegas in his sixth season with the Golden Knights, picking up five goals, 12 points and 40 PIMs.

Nicolas Hague
Nashville has acquired Nicolas Hague from Vegas for Jeremy Lauzon and Colton Sissons.

Minutes after being acquired from Vegas in a trade for Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon, Nashville signed Nicolas Hague to a four-year, $22 million contract extension ($5.5 million AAV). The 26-year-old appeared in 68 games for Vegas in his sixth season with the Golden Knights, picking up five goals, 12 points and 40 PIMs.

Nicolas Hague
Dallas has signed Mavrik Bourque to a one-year, $950,000 contract extension.

Bourque was Dallas' 2020 1st round pick (30th overall) and will remain a Star for at least one more season after the 23-year-old forward signed a one-year, $950,000 contract extension on Friday. He is entering his second full season with Dallas after putting up 11 goals and 25 points in 73 games in his rookie campaign in 2024-25.

Mavrik Bourque
Josi is dealing with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. Since suffering a concussion, Josi had been dealing with headaches. Josi was reported to be worried that the concussions had damaged his brain; however, a check-up revealed that his brain was fine but that he was suffering from POTS, which can cause headaches and fatigue. Since the diagnosis, Josi has undergone intensive therapy and is feeling "much better." Josi believes he'll be back at 100 percent for the 2025-26 season.

Roman Josi
Bourque is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 5 on Monday vs. Colorado.

Oskar Back (undisclosed) will draw back into the Stars' lineup for Game 5, sending Bourque back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Bourque had 25 points (11G / 14A) playing 73 games in his rookie season this year but will be a healthy scratch for the third time in five games with start the postseason.

Mavrik Bourque