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The Sabres signed Evan Rodrigues to a one-year deal worth $2.0 million (via arbitration).

Rodrigues had nine goals and 20 assists (29 points) in 74 games during his first full NHL season in 2018-19. With bigger named prospects faltering around him, Rodrigues settled into a middle-6 role with the Sabres and finished the season ranked fourth among Buffalo forwards in TOI/GP (15:49). Entering the 2020 season, Rodrigues will once again be battling with Casey Mittelstadt for the No.2 centre role.

Evan Rodrigues
The Senators have acquired Connor Brown, Nikita Zaitsev and Michael Carcone from the Maple Leafs for Cody Ceci, Ben Harpur, Aaron Luchuk and a 2020 third-round pick.

Brown has not missed a game in the last three seasons but his offensive production has dropped as he moved down the Maple Leafs depth chart. Brown was a prolific scorer in the OHL and moving to a team with a lot of young wingers will allow Brown to play an expended role and likely return to 20 goals for the first time since 2017.

Connor Brown
The Devils have signed Jesper Boqvist to a three-year, entry-level contract.

New Jersey selected Boqvist with the No.36 overall pick in 2017. The 20-year-old centre has been in the Swedish Elite League since 2016 and is coming off of a season where he had 35 points (13G / 22A) in 51 games with Brynas IF—good for second on the team.

Jesper Boqvist
Allen will start Wednesday in St. Louis.

Allen allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Blues win in New Jersey on Saturday. Allen will start the front-end of the Blues back-to-back with Jordan Binnington likely starting the last two games of the season. Allen is 2-1-2 with a 1.74 GAA, .937 SV% and one shutout in his last five starts.

Jake Allen
Allen is in the starter's crease at the morning skate.

Allen allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Blues win in New Jersey on Saturday. Allen will likely start the front-end of the Blues back-to-back with Jordan Binnington likely starting the last two games of the season. Allen is 2-1-2 with a 1.74 GAA, .937 SV% and one shutout in his last five starts.

Jake Allen