The New York Rangers have made a transaction.
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Multiple sources reported on Monday morning that Arthur Kaliyev has been claimed off waivers by the New York Rangers.
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Rangers claim Kaliyev
&mdash; Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1876343531251671085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kaliyev was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Los Angeles Kings. In 2021-22, he scored 14 goals and 27 points, following that up with 13 goals and 28 points in 56 games the following season. However, his play took a hit in 2023-24, scoring seven goals and 15 points in 51 games.
The 23-year-old suffered a broken collarbone in training camp and has yet to appear in a National Hockey League game this season. However, Kaliyev played five games on a conditioning stint with the Kings’ American Hockey League team, scoring a goal and two points in those games.
<h2>The Ducks extend Frank Vatrano</h2>
Sticking with teams in California, the Anaheim Ducks have extended Frank Vatrano to a three-year, $18 million contract. Interestingly, the cap hit is only $4.57 million, as $9 million is in deferred salary, where he’ll earn $900,000 a year for 10 years beginning in 2035.
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The Anaheim Ducks have signed F Frank Vatrano to a 3-year, $18M contract. The deal carries an AAV of $4.57M due to a $9M salary deferral, with Vatrano set to earn $900K/year for 10 years starting in 2035.
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&mdash; TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1875999886820442608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another Los Angeles-based sports team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been doing similar with players as of late. They signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million deal during the 2023-24 off-season. However, Ohtani only sees $2 million of that from the Dodgers until the end of his contract, when his deferrals kick in and he’ll be owed $68 million a year until 2043. Ohtani is one of many players the Dodgers have signed
Shifting gears back to hockey, Vatrano scored a career-high 37 goals and 60 points in 82 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks. So far this season, the 30-year-old has 11 goals and 23 points in 38 games.
<h2>Linus Ullmark out week-to-week</h2>
According to Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green, netminder Linus Ullmark is out week-to-week with a back injury.
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Head coach Travis Green says Linus Ullmark will be out week-to-week with a back injury. <a href="https://t.co/ACCcMwvsCu">pic.twitter.com/ACCcMwvsCu</a>
&mdash; Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1875961131208225058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Senators acquired the 31-year-old netminder in June from the Boston Bruins, and he’s helped them fight for a postseason spot when he’s been healthy. As it stands, the Senators have a 19-17-2 record and are one point out of the final Wild Card spot, with three fewer games played than the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As for Ullmark, the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy-winning netminder has had a good season between the pipes for the Senators, as he has a .915 save percentage and a 2.38 goals against average in 23 games played.
Ullmark is one of several netminders who have suffered an injury lately, as Colorado Avalanche netminder Scott Wedgewood is out for a few weeks due to an injury, while Vancouver Canucks netminder Thatcher Demko left a game recently due to back spams.
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The New York Rangers have made a transaction.
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Multiple sources reported on Monday morning that Arthur Kaliyev has been claimed off waivers by the New York Rangers.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1876343531251671085

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Kaliyev was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Los Angeles Kings. In 2021-22, he scored 14 goals and 27 points, following that up with 13 goals and 28 points in 56 games the following season. However, his play took a hit in 2023-24, scoring seven goals and 15 points in 51 games.

The 23-year-old suffered a broken collarbone in training camp and has yet to appear in a National Hockey League game this season. However, Kaliyev played five games on a conditioning stint with the Kings’ American Hockey League team, scoring a goal and two points in those games.
<h2>The Ducks extend Frank Vatrano</h2>
Sticking with teams in California, the Anaheim Ducks have extended Frank Vatrano to a three-year, $18 million contract. Interestingly, the cap hit is only $4.57 million, as $9 million is in deferred salary, where he’ll earn $900,000 a year for 10 years beginning in 2035.

https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1875999886820442608

Another Los Angeles-based sports team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been doing similar with players as of late. They signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million deal during the 2023-24 off-season. However, Ohtani only sees $2 million of that from the Dodgers until the end of his contract, when his deferrals kick in and he’ll be owed $68 million a year until 2043. Ohtani is one of many players the Dodgers have signed

Shifting gears back to hockey, Vatrano scored a career-high 37 goals and 60 points in 82 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks. So far this season, the 30-year-old has 11 goals and 23 points in 38 games.
<h2>Linus Ullmark out week-to-week</h2>
According to Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green, netminder Linus Ullmark is out week-to-week with a back injury.

https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1875961131208225058

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The Senators acquired the 31-year-old netminder in June from the Boston Bruins, and he’s helped them fight for a postseason spot when he’s been healthy. As it stands, the Senators have a 19-17-2 record and are one point out of the final Wild Card spot, with three fewer games played than the Pittsburgh Penguins.

As for Ullmark, the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy-winning netminder has had a good season between the pipes for the Senators, as he has a .915 save percentage and a 2.38 goals against average in 23 games played.

Ullmark is one of several netminders who have suffered an injury lately, as Colorado Avalanche netminder Scott Wedgewood is out for a few weeks due to an injury, while Vancouver Canucks netminder Thatcher Demko left a game recently due to back spams.

Thanks for reading! You can follow me on Bluesky @ryleydelaney.bsky.social.

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