He also had three assists in 15 playoff games.

… Shayne Gostisbehere, D: Gostisbehere signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1 after he had 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) in 75 games last season, including 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 23 games after he was acquired by Carolina in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes on March 1. The injury came after he had missed the first 38 games while recovering from surgery to repair a torn Achilles. Max Pacioretty, F: Pacioretty signed a one-year contract with the Capitals on July 1 after being limited to five games last season because of a torn Achilles. Video: Bunting increases Maple Leafs lead in 2nd A finalist for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2021-22, Bunting had 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 82 regular-season games and two points (one goal, one assist) in seven playoff games last season.

… Michael Bunting, F: The 27-year-old signed a three-year contract on July 1 after playing the past two seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A left-hand shot, Orlov will likely play on the left side on Carolina's second or third defense pair, but he is also capable of playing on the right side. He also had eight assists in seven Stanley Cup Playoff games. He had NHL career highs in assists (29) and points (36) in 66 games last season, including 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 23 games with the Boston Bruins after he was acquired in a trade with the Washington Capitals on Feb. 2022-23 season: 52-21-9, first in Metropolitan Division lost in Eastern Conference Finalĭmitry Orlov, D: Orlov, who will turn 32 on July 23, signed a two-year contract on July 1.

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