Maxim Shabanov, a 24-year-old Russian forward, is gaining attention following his signing with the New York Islanders. The former Traktor Chelyabinsk player is making the leap from the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) to the National Hockey League (NHL),

The Flyers, who were strongly linked with the KHL's third-leading scorer, will have to look elsewhere to boost their options at left wing. GM Danny Brière said Tuesday he was "hopeful" of signing him.

Emil Heineman gets a two-year extension for a $1.1M annual value. No surprise there for an RFA winger acquired from the Montreal Canadiens along with the two first-round picks in the Noah Dobson trade.