The NHL postseason is heating up, and while fans are glued to the playoff matchups, teams are also busy shaping their futures. Here is your expert roundup of the biggest NHL news for May 1, 2025, including signings, injuries, and a retirement from a former Stanley Cup champion.
Taylor Hall
The Carolina Hurricanes made a significant commitment to their forward depth by signing Taylor Hall to a three-year contract extension worth $3.16 million annually. Acquired midseason in a blockbuster deal that brought Mikko Rantanen to Carolina, Hall has found a new gear in Raleigh. The 33-year-old veteran posted 18 points in 31 regular-season games and added three more in five playoff appearances, proving to be an effective top-six contributor. For that price point, this extension is a savvy move by Hurricanes GM Don Waddell—especially given Hall’s playoff pedigree and versatility.
Pavel Doroeyev
In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights are dealing with some uncertainty ahead of Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild. Forward Pavel Dorofeyev is listed as a game-time decision after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Game 5. With Vegas holding a 3-2 series lead, the availability of the 24-year-old winger—who brings skill and tenacity to their middle-six—could be crucial in avoiding a Game 7.
Jaxson Stauber
Elsewhere, the Utah Hockey Club continues to build depth in net by inking goaltender Jaxson Stauber to a two-year, two-way deal with a $775K AAV at the NHL level. Stauber, 25, gives Utah flexibility as they solidify their goaltending tandem ahead of their inaugural season in Salt Lake City.
Valtteri Filppula
Finally, veteran forward Valtteri Filppula has officially retired from professional hockey. A Stanley Cup winner with Detroit in 2008, Filppula played 1,056 NHL games across four teams, registering 530 points. He also excelled internationally and closed out his career with strong seasons in Switzerland and Finland. His leadership and steady two-way play were hallmarks of a long and respected NHL tenure.
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