A 2009 second-round pick of the Devils with great size and strong production in the QMJHL, Gelinas was long expected to become a dynamic top-four defenseman at the highest level.
Malmo of the SHL is in final negotiations to sign Ryan for next season, but the deal wouldn’t officially be announced until Carolina’s playoffs come to an end.
The Kings have come to terms on a long-term extension with one of their more underrated contributors. Defenseman Sean Walker has signed a four-year extension with Los Angeles after completing just his first full NHL season.
As one of the at least seven NHL teams that was not invited to take part in the NHL's return-to-play, the Kings will look to the offseason to shore up a team that's missed the postseason for the past two seasons.