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[June 16, 2015]  Source News Feed: Reuters America Sports Text

June 15 (The Sports Xchange) - The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a three-year contract with forward Torrey Mitchell, the team said Monday.

The team did not reveal the value, but ESPN reported it is worth $3.6 million.

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The Washington Capitals re-signed goaltender Philipp Grubauer to a two-year, one-way contract.

General manager Brian MacLellan announced Grubauer will earn $650,000 during the 2015-16 season and $850,000 in 2016-17. Grubauer would have entered restricted free agency this summer.

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The Detroit Red Wings signed center Axel Holmstrom to a three-year entry-level contract.

Originally drafted by the Red Wings in the seventh round of the 2014 NHL Draft, Holmstrom, 18, skated in 44 games for Skelleftea of the Swedish Hockey League this season, recording 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) and four penalty minutes.

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The Dallas Stars hired Jeff Reese as goaltending coach.

Previous goaltending coach Mike Valley will remain with the organization, transitioning to director of goaltending development.

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The Stars also signed defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka to a two-year contract extension.

Jokipakka, 23, made his NHL debut in the 2014-15 season, posting 10 assists in 51 games with Dallas. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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