2015–16 NHL transactions


The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2015–16 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed.
The 2015–16 trade deadline was on February 29, 2016. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date are eligible to play up until, but not in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Retirement

Contract terminations

A team and player may mutually agree to terminate a player's contract at any time.
For more details on contract terminations:


Contract termination specifications


Teams may buy out player contracts for a portion of the remaining value of the contract, paid over a period of twice the remaining length of the contract. This reduced number and extended period is applied to the cap hit as well.
  • If the player was under the age of 26 at the time of the buyout the player's pay and cap hit will reduced by a factor of 2/3 over the extended period.
  • If the player was 26 or older at the time of the buyout the player's pay and cap hit will reduced by a factor of 1/3 over the extended period.
  • If the player was 35 or older at the time of signing the contract the player's pay will be reduced by a factor of 1/3, but the cap hit will not be reduced over the extended period.
All players must clear waivers before having a contract terminated. Injured players cannot be bought out.



DateNamePrevious teamNotesRef
June 28, 2015Richard CluneNashville PredatorsBuyout
June 29, 2015Mike RichardsLos Angeles KingsTermination1
June 29, 2015P.A. ParenteauMontreal CanadiensBuyout
June 29, 2015Mark FistricAnaheim DucksBuyout
June 30, 2015Viktor StalbergNashville PredatorsBuyout
June 30, 2015Cody HodgsonBuffalo SabresBuyout
June 30, 2015Stephen WeissDetroit Red WingsBuyout
July 1, 2015Alexander SeminCarolina HurricanesBuyout
July 1, 2015Brad BoyesFlorida PanthersBuyout
July 30, 2015Dainius ZubrusNew Jersey DevilsBuyout
August 24, 2015Jeremie BlainVancouver CanucksMutual termination
October 8, 2015Tom NilssonNew York IslandersMutual termination
October 9, 2015Mikko VainonenNashville PredatorsMutual termination
October 17, 2015Louis LeblancNew York IslandersMutual termination
November 4, 2015Austin MadaiskyColumbus Blue JacketsMutual termination
November 13, 2015Martin HavlatSt. Louis BluesMutual termination
November 18, 2015Petr ZamorskyNew York RangersMutual termination
December 4, 2015Steve MosesNashville PredatorsMutual termination
December 10, 2015Alexander SeminMontreal CanadiensMutual termination
December 20, 2015Marek TvrdonDetroit Red WingsMutual termination
December 30, 2015Justin HodgmanSt. Louis BluesMutual termination
January 1, 2016Scott GomezSt. Louis BluesMutual termination
January 17, 2016Konrad AbeltshauserSt. Louis BluesMutual termination
May 14, 2016Sebastian CollbergNew York IslandersMutual termination
June 2016Christian MartiPhiladelphia FlyersMutual termination
June 16, 2016R.J. UmbergerPhiladelphia FlyersBuyout
June 16, 2016Jared CowenToronto Maple LeafsBuyout2

  1. Richards appealed the contract termination, and on October 9, 2015, Richards and the Kings settled, officially ending Richards' contract with the team.
  2. Cowen appealed the buyout, and on December 7, 2016, an independent arbitrator sided with the Maple Leafs, officially ending Cowen's contract with the team.

    Free agency

Note: This does not include players who have re-signed with their previous team as an unrestricted free agent or as a restricted free agent.
DatePlayerNew teamPrevious teamRef
July 1, 2015Matt HunwickToronto Maple LeafsNew York Rangers
July 1, 2015Francois BeaucheminColorado AvalancheAnaheim Ducks
July 1, 2015Taylor ChorneyWashington CapitalsPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Thomas GreissNew York IslandersPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Paul MartinSan Jose SharksPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Andrej SekeraEdmonton OilersLos Angeles Kings
July 1, 2015Michal NeuvirthPhiladelphia FlyersNew York Islanders
July 1, 2015Mark LetestuEdmonton OilersColumbus Blue Jackets
July 1, 2015Blake ComeauColorado AvalanchePittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Brad RichardsonArizona CoyotesVancouver Canucks
July 1, 2015Steve DownieArizona CoyotesPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Michael FrolikCalgary FlamesWinnipeg Jets
July 1, 2015Anders LindbackArizona CoyotesBuffalo Sabres
July 1, 2015Zbynek MichalekArizona CoyotesSt. Louis Blues
July 1, 2015Matt BartkowskiVancouver CanucksBoston Bruins
July 1, 2015Barret JackmanNashville PredatorsSt. Louis Blues
July 1, 2015Jhonas EnrothLos Angeles KingsDallas Stars
July 1, 2015Mike McKennaFlorida PanthersArizona Coyotes
July 1, 2015P.A. ParenteauToronto Maple LeafsMontreal Canadiens
July 1, 2015David WarsofskyPittsburgh PenguinsBoston Bruins
July 1, 2015Richard BachmanVancouver CanucksEdmonton Oilers
July 1, 2015Erik CondraTampa Bay LightningOttawa Senators
July 1, 2015Raphael DiazNew York RangersCalgary Flames
July 1, 2015Matt LindbladNew York RangersBoston Bruins
July 1, 2015Jayson MegnaNew York RangersPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Cody HodgsonNashville PredatorsBuffalo Sabres
July 1, 2015Sena AcolatseFlorida PanthersCalgary Flames
July 1, 2015Cal O'ReillyBuffalo SabresVancouver Canucks
July 1, 2015Matt DonovanBuffalo SabresNew York Islanders
July 1, 2015Eric O'DellOttawa SenatorsWinnipeg Jets
July 1, 2015John MooreNew Jersey DevilsArizona Coyotes
July 1, 2015Zack StortiniOttawa SenatorsPhiladelphia Flyers
July 1, 2015Taylor FedunVancouver CanucksSan Jose Sharks
July 1, 2015Derek GrantCalgary FlamesOttawa Senators
July 1, 2015Viktor StalbergNew York RangersNashville Predators
July 1, 2015Mike KostkaOttawa SenatorsNew York Rangers
July 1, 2015Brian GibbonsNew York RangersColumbus Blue Jackets
July 1, 2015Kevin PorterPittsburgh PenguinsDetroit Red Wings
July 1, 2015Mike GreenDetroit Red WingsWashington Capitals
July 1, 2015Kael MouillieratPittsburgh PenguinsNew York Islanders
July 1, 2015Cameron GaunceFlorida PanthersDallas Stars
July 1, 2015Brent RegnerFlorida PanthersSt. Louis Blues
July 1, 2015Mark ArcobelloToronto Maple LeafsArizona Coyotes
July 1, 2015Zac DalpeMinnesota WildBuffalo Sabres
July 1, 2015Steve OleksyPittsburgh PenguinsWashington Capitals
July 1, 2015Brad RichardsDetroit Red WingsChicago Blackhawks
July 1, 2015Jason AkesonBuffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers
July 1, 2015Carter CamperWashington CapitalsOttawa Senators
July 1, 2015Sean CollinsWashington CapitalsColumbus Blue Jackets
July 1, 2015Aaron NessWashington CapitalsNew York Islanders
July 1, 2015Matt HackettAnaheim DucksBuffalo Sabres
July 1, 2015Chris MuellerAnaheim DucksNew York Rangers
July 1, 2015Joe PiskulaAnaheim DucksNashville Predators
July 1, 2015Chris ConnerPhiladelphia FlyersWashington Capitals
July 1, 2015Davis DrewiskePhiladelphia FlyersMontreal Canadiens
July 1, 2015Gregory CampbellColumbus Blue JacketsBoston Bruins
July 1, 2015Matt BeleskeyBoston BruinsAnaheim Ducks
July 1, 2015Mark BarberioMontreal CanadiensTampa Bay Lightning
July 1, 2015Daniel WinnikToronto Maple LeafsPittsburgh Penguins
July 1, 2015Dustin JeffreyArizona CoyotesNew York Islanders
July 1, 2015Antoine VermetteArizona CoyotesChicago Blackhawks
July 1, 2015Shawn HorcoffAnaheim DucksDallas Stars
July 1, 2015Joe WhitneyNew York IslandersNew Jersey Devils
July 1, 2015John McCarthySan Jose SharksSt. Louis Blues
July 1, 2015Justin WilliamsWashington CapitalsLos Angeles Kings
July 2, 2015Justin FlorekNew York IslandersBoston Bruins
July 2, 2015Ben HolmstromNew York IslandersCarolina Hurricanes
July 2, 2015Cameron SchillingChicago BlackhawksWashington Capitals
July 2, 2015Andrew BodnarchukColumbus Blue JacketsLos Angeles Kings
July 2, 2015Danny KristoSt. Louis BluesNew York Rangers
July 2, 2015Rob FlickFlorida PanthersBoston Bruins
July 2, 2015Conor AllenNashville PredatorsNew York Rangers
July 2, 2015Brett GallantColumbus Blue JacketsNew York Islanders
July 2, 2015Chris BourqueWashington CapitalsNew York Rangers
July 2, 2015Will O'NeillPittsburgh PenguinsWinnipeg Jets
July 2, 2015Jordan CaronSt. Louis BluesColorado Avalanche
July 2, 2015Tyson StrachanMinnesota WildBuffalo Sabres
July 2, 2015Bobby SanguinettiBuffalo SabresVancouver Canucks
July 2, 2015Matt FraserWinnipeg JetsEdmonton Oilers
July 2, 2015Jason LaBarberaPhiladelphia FlyersAnaheim Ducks
July 2, 2015Mark CundariSan Jose SharksCalgary Flames
July 2, 2015Peter HarroldSt. Louis BluesNew Jersey Devils
July 2, 2015Alex GrantArizona CoyotesOttawa Senators
July 2, 2015Kyle BrodziakSt. Louis BluesMinnesota Wild
July 3, 2015Carlo ColaiacovoBuffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers
July 3, 2015Blair JonesVancouver CanucksPhiladelphia Flyers
July 3, 2015Andrew MacWilliamWinnipeg JetsToronto Maple Leafs
July 3, 2015Colin McDonaldPhiladelphia FlyersNew York Islanders
July 3, 2015Harry ZolnierczykAnaheim DucksNew York Islanders
July 3, 2015John RamageColumbus Blue JacketsCalgary Flames
July 3, 2015Luke AdamNew York RangersColumbus Blue Jackets
July 3, 2015Joel WardSan Jose SharksWashington Capitals
July 4, 2015Dan EllisWashington CapitalsFlorida Panthers
July 4, 2015Cody BassNashville PredatorsChicago Blackhawks
July 6, 2015Shawn MatthiasToronto Maple LeafsVancouver Canucks
July 6, 2015Andre BenoitSt. Louis BluesBuffalo Sabres
July 6, 2015Brandon DeFazioBoston BruinsVancouver Canucks
July 7, 2015Justin HodgmanSt. Louis BluesArizona Coyotes
July 8, 2015Paul CareyWashington CapitalsBoston Bruins
July 8, 2015Eric TangradiDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens
July 9, 2015Brian McGrattanAnaheim DucksCalgary Flames
July 10, 2015Matt IrwinBoston BruinsSan Jose Sharks
July 10, 2015John ScottArizona CoyotesSan Jose Sharks
July 12, 2015Chris StewartAnaheim DucksMinnesota Wild
July 15, 2015Johnny OduyaDallas StarsChicago Blackhawks
July 15, 2015Zach SillWashington CapitalsToronto Maple Leafs
July 16, 2015Shane O'BrienAnaheim DucksFlorida Panthers
July 17, 2015Louis LeblancNew York IslandersAnaheim Ducks
July 21, 2015Tye McGinnTampa Bay LightningArizona Coyotes
July 24, 2015Ryan StantonWashington CapitalsVancouver Canucks
July 24, 2015Alexander SeminMontreal CanadiensCarolina Hurricanes
July 28, 2015Eric FehrPittsburgh PenguinsWashington Capitals
August 6, 2015Matt CullenPittsburgh PenguinsNashville Predators
August 8, 2015Chris PorterPhiladelphia FlyersSt. Louis Blues
August 10, 2015Jarret StollNew York RangersLos Angeles Kings
August 16, 2015Robbie RussoDetroit Red WingsNew York Islanders
August 17, 2015Mike SantorelliAnaheim DucksNashville Predators
August 23, 2015Christian EhrhoffLos Angeles KingsPittsburgh Penguins
August 24, 2015Frazer McLarenSan Jose SharksToronto Maple Leafs
August 25, 2015Adam CracknellVancouver CanucksSt. Louis Blues
September 8, 2015Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeblondNew Jersey DevilsPittsburgh Penguins
September 10, 2015Cody FransonBuffalo SabresNashville Predators
September 10, 2015David SchlemkoNew Jersey DevilsCalgary Flames
September 16, 2015Jiri TlustyNew Jersey DevilsWinnipeg Jets
September 17, 2015Steve BernierNew York IslandersNew Jersey Devils
September 18, 2015Marek ZidlickyNew York IslandersDetroit Red Wings
September 27, 2015Brad BoyesToronto Maple LeafsFlorida Panthers
September 28, 2015Mark FraserOttawa SenatorsNew Jersey Devils
September 29, 2015Andrew CampbellToronto Maple LeafsArizona Coyotes
October 2, 2015Corey PotterArizona CoyotesCalgary Flames
October 3, 2015Lee StempniakNew Jersey DevilsWinnipeg Jets
October 4, 2015Tomas FleischmannMontreal CanadiensAnaheim Ducks
October 4, 2015Jonas GustavssonBoston BruinsDetroit Red Wings
October 5, 2015Scottie UpshallSt. Louis BluesFlorida Panthers
October 6, 2015Jack SkilleColorado AvalancheColumbus Blue Jackets
October 7, 2015Scott GomezSt. Louis BluesNew Jersey Devils
October 9, 2015Peter BudajLos Angeles KingsWinnipeg Jets
October 29, 2015Rich CluneToronto Maple LeafsNashville Predators
November 6, 2015Martin HavlatSt. Louis BluesNew Jersey Devils
November 24, 2015Dainius ZubrusSan Jose SharksNew Jersey Devils
November 27, 2015Tyler KennedyNew Jersey DevilsNew York Islanders
January 6, 2016Mike RichardsWashington CapitalsLos Angeles Kings
January 21, 2016Daniel PailleNew York RangersBoston Bruins
February 1, 2016Tom SestitoPittsburgh PenguinsVancouver Canucks
March 2, 2016Scott GomezOttawa SenatorsSt. Louis Blues
May 26, 2016Tom NilssonVancouver CanucksNew York Islanders

Imports

This section is for players who were not previously on contract with NHL teams in the past season. Listed is their previous team and the league that they belonged to.
DatePlayerNew teamPrevious teamLeagueRef
July 1, 2015Florida PanthersChicago WolvesAHL
July 1, 2015Montreal CanadiensPortland PiratesAHL
July 1, 2015Carolina HurricanesHamilton BulldogsAHL
July 1, 2015Pittsburgh PenguinsLokomotiv YaroslavlKHL
July 1, 2015Pittsburgh PenguinsWilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsAHL
July 1, 2015Chicago BlackhawksSKA Saint PetersburgKHL
July 1, 2015New Jersey DevilsAlbany DevilsAHL
July 1, 2015Minnesota WildIowa WildAHL
July 1, 2015Minnesota WildIowa WildAHL
July 1, 2015Philadelphia FlyersMetallurg MagnitogorskAHL
July 1, 2015Arizona CoyotesOshawa GeneralsOHL
July 1, 2015Montreal CanadiensSC BernNLA
July 1, 2015New Jersey DevilsHershey BearsAHL
July 2, 2015New York IslandersEspoo BluesLiiga
July 2, 2015New York IslandersHartford Wolf PackOHL
July 2, 2015New York IslandersMedvescak ZagrebKHL
July 2, 2015Tampa Bay LightningWorcester SharksAHL
July 2, 2015Columbus Blue JacketsSpringfield FalconsAHL
July 2, 2015Chicago BlackhawksMilwaukee AdmiralsAHL
July 3, 2015Toronto Maple LeafsToronto MarliesAHL
July 3, 2015New Jersey DevilsSC BernNLA
July 3, 2015New Jersey DevilsHartford Wolf PackAHL
July 3, 2015Arizona CoyotesPortland PiratesAHL
July 3, 2015Arizona CoyotesZSC LionsNLA
July 5, 2015Tampa Bay LightningVaxjo LakersSHL
July 7, 2015Columbus Blue JacketsOhio Blue Jackets U18T1EHL
July 13, 2015Montreal CanadiensColgate RaidersNCAA
July 29, 2015Arizona CoyotesRed Bull MunchenDEL
August 18, 2015Chicago BlackhawksBowling Green FalconsNCAA
August 27, 2015Los Angeles KingsOwen Sound AttackOHL
September 17, 2015Nashville PredatorsWindsor SpitfiresOHL
September 21, 2015Philadelphia FlyersRouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL
September 23, 2015Calgary FlamesMedicine Hat TigersWHL
September 24, 2015Montreal CanadiensOwen Sound AttackOHL
October 1, 2015Columbus Blue JacketsCleveland MonstersAHL
October 5, 2015New Jersey DevilsOshawa GeneralsOHL
October 5, 2015Washington CapitalsBrandon Wheat KingsWHL
October 6, 2015Winnipeg JetsRed Bull SalzburgEBEL
October 6, 2015Edmonton OilersBakersfield CondorsAHL
October 7, 2015San Jose SharksHalifax MooseheadsQMJHL
January 5, 2016Nashville PredatorsMilwaukee AdmiralsAHL
January 20, 2016Vancouver CanucksUtica CometsAHL
March 2, 2016Florida PanthersMoose Jaw WarriorsWHL
March 2, 2016San Jose SharksSwift Current BroncosWHL
March 8, 2016Carolina HurricanesNew Hampshire WildcatsNCAA
March 8, 2016New Jersey DevilsBrown BearsNCAA
March 10, 2016Detroit Red WingsMaine Black BearsNCAA
March 13, 2016Edmonton OilersJokeritKHL
March 21, 2016Columbus Blue JacketsNiagara IceDogsOHL
March 22, 2016Buffalo SabresMinnesota State MavericksNCAA
March 26, 2016Montreal CanadiensProvidence FriarsNCAA
March 28, 2016St. Louis BluesMichigan WolverinesNCAA
March 28, 2016Washington CapitalsMercyhurst LakersNCAA
March 28, 2016Toronto Maple LeafsMinnesota–Duluth BulldogsNCAA
March 29, 2016Pittsburgh PenguinsSt. Cloud State HuskiesNCAA
March 30, 2016Montreal CanadiensSt. Cloud State HuskiesNCAA
March 30, 2016Winnipeg JetsProvidence FriarsNCAA
March 30, 2016Anaheim DucksSt. Cloud State HuskiesNCAA
March 30, 2016Anaheim DucksUMass Lowell River HawksNCAA
April 1, 2016Ottawa SenatorsBrandon Wheat KingsWHL
April 1, 2016Philadelphia FlyersAdler MannheimDEL
April 1, 2016New York RangersUMass Lowell River HawksNCAA
April 5, 2016Philadelphia FlyersYale BulldogsNCAA
April 7, 2016Edmonton OilersProvidence FriarsNCAA
April 11, 2016San Jose SharksDjurgardens IFSHL
April 13, 2016Vancouver CanucksNorth Dakota Fighting HawksNCAA
April 15, 2016Minnesota WildQuinnipiac BobcatsNCAA
April 15, 2016Columbus Blue JacketsBarrie ColtsOHL
April 17, 2016New York RangersAIK IFHA
April 21, 2016Nashville PredatorsMilwaukee AdmiralsAHL
April 22, 2016Carolina HurricanesCharlotte CheckersAHL
April 27, 2016Pittsburgh PenguinsFrolunda HCSHL
April 29, 2016Calgary FlamesHC Sparta PrahaELH
April 29, 2016Vancouver CanucksQuinnipiac BobcatsNCAA
May 2, 2016Toronto Maple LeafsCSKA MoscowKHL
May 3, 2016Florida PanthersDjurgårdens IFSHL
May 7, 2016Edmonton OilersNorth Dakota Fighting HawksNCAA
May 9, 2016Edmonton OilersSt. Cloud State HuskiesNCAA
May 13, 2016San Jose SharksDjurgardens IFSHL
May 16, 2016Vancouver CanucksGatineau OlympiquesQMJHL
May 18, 2016Minnesota WildDebreceni HKMOL Liga
May 24, 2016San Jose SharksSkelleftea AIKSHL
May 24, 2016Chicago BlackhawksFrolunda HCSHL
May 24, 2016Chicago BlackhawksAvangard OmskKHL
May 24, 2016Chicago BlackhawksSkelleftea AIKSHL
May 24, 2016Ottawa SenatorsGeneve-Servette HCNLA
May 27, 2016New Jersey DevilsHIFKLiiga
June 1, 2016Nashville PredatorsMalmo RedhawksSHL
June 10, 2016Calgary FlamesBK Mlada BoleslavELH

Trades

* Retained Salary Transaction: Each team is allowed up to three contracts on their payroll where they have retained salary in a trade. Only up to 50% of a player's contract can be kept, and only up to 15% of a team's salary cap can be taken up by retained salary. A contract can only be involved in one of these trades twice.

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June (2016)

Waivers

Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract, that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate.
DatePlayerNew teamPrevious teamRef
September 27, 2015Kevin PoulinTampa Bay LightningNew York Islanders
October 1, 2015Chris PorterMinnesota WildPhiladelphia Flyers
October 6, 2015Jean-Francois BerubeNew York IslandersLos Angeles Kings
October 6, 2015Frank CorradoToronto Maple LeafsVancouver Canucks
October 6, 2015Paul ByronMontreal CanadiensCalgary Flames
October 26, 2015Bobby FarnhamNew Jersey DevilsPittsburgh Penguins
November 15, 2015Chris WagnerColorado AvalancheAnaheim Ducks
November 22, 2015Landon FerraroBoston BruinsDetroit Red Wings
November 22, 2015Petter GranbergNashville PredatorsToronto Maple Leafs
December 6, 2015Viktor TikhonovArizona CoyotesChicago Blackhawks
December 15, 2015Jarret StollMinnesota WildNew York Rangers
January 5, 2016Andrew BodnarchukColorado AvalancheColumbus Blue Jackets
January 13, 2016Kevin ConnautonArizona CoyotesColumbus Blue Jackets
January 27, 2016Adam ClendeningEdmonton OilersAnaheim Ducks
February 25, 2016Chris WagnerAnaheim DucksColorado Avalanche
February 27, 2016Jiri SekacArizona CoyotesChicago Blackhawks
February 29, 2016Mike BrownMontreal CanadiensSan Jose Sharks
February 29, 2016Adam CracknellEdmonton OilersVancouver Canucks
February 29, 2016Adam PardyEdmonton OilersWinnipeg Jets
February 29, 2016David WarsofskyNew Jersey DevilsPittsburgh Penguins

Staff compensation

Prior to January 1, 2016 NHL teams received compensation for losing a coach, general manager or president of hockey operations to another team while they are still under contract. Teams received a second-round draft pick if a transaction happened during the season and a third-round pick if one occurred in the off-season. Teams will have a three-year window to choose from when to lose their draft pick.
DateEmployeePositionNew teamPrevious teamCompensationRef
July 23, 2015Lou LamorielloGeneral ManagerToronto Maple LeafsNew Jersey Devils3rd-round pick in 2018
October 21, 2015John TortorellaHead CoachColumbus Blue JacketsVancouver Canucks2nd-round pick in 2017