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NHL PTO tracker 2017: All of the tryout deals in one place

Here are the players who will be battling to get permanent deals from teams in training camp.

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With training camps and preseason puck drop around the corner in less than a month, NHL teams are starting to tidy up their offseason plans. While most of the big moves have been made, minus a few key RFA signings, some NHL teams may take fliers on veterans with professional tryout contracts, or PTOs.

The use of PTOs is commonplace in the NHL at this time of the summer. It’s a great way to pick up a player for training camp at no cost to the team, and a last-ditch effort for veterans looking to extend their NHL careers. If it leads to a permanent contract for both sides, great, and otherwise, they can move on without any major cost.

We’ve already seen a few teams pick up players on PTOs, but there are bound to be more within the next month. We’ll keep this list regularly updated as new tryout deals are reported and announced.

Arizona Coyotes

Tyson Strachan, defenseman

Buffalo Sabres

Cody Goloubef, defenseman

Calgary Flames

Tanner Glass, winger
Joseph Cramarossa, center
Dylan Olsen, defenseman

Chicago Blackhawks

Cody Franson, defenseman
Drew Miller, winger
John Mitchell, center
Mark Stuart, defenseman

Colorado Avalanche

Jared Cowen, defenseman

Columbus Blue Jackets

Brad Thiessen, goaltender
Brady Austin, defenseman
Joe Pendenza, center
Miles Koules, winger
Brett Gallant, winger

Dallas Stars

R.J. Umberger, center

Detroit Red Wings

David Booth, winger
P.A. Parenteau, winger

Edmonton Oilers

Chris Kelly, winger

Florida Panthers

Nikolai Belov, defenseman
Brandon Pirri, center
Harry Zolnierczyk, winger

Los Angeles Kings

Chris Lee, defenseman
Andrei Loktionov, center
Brandon Prust, winger
Brooks Laich, center
Shane Harper, winger
T.J. Hensick, winger
Sam Herr, winger
Shane Walsh, winger
Brett Sutter, winger
Jamie Devane, winger
Phillippe Maillet, center

Minnesota Wild

Ryan Malone, winger
Daniel Winnik, winger

Montreal Canadiens

Eric Gelinas, defenseman

New Jersey Devils

Jimmy Hayes, winger
Tim Erixon, defenseman

New York Islanders

Casey Bailey, winger
Ben Holmstrom, center

New York Rangers

Bobby Farnham, winger
Andrew Desjardins, center

Ottawa Senators

Chris VandeVelde, center
Brendan Woods, winger
Kyle Flanagan, winger
Charles-David Beaudoin, defenseman

Pittsburgh Penguins

Jay McClement, center

St. Louis Blues

Mike McKee, center
Ty Loney, winger

Toronto Maple Leafs

Roman Polak, defenseman

Vancouver Canucks

Ryan White, center
Scottie Upshall, winger

Washington Capitals

Jyrki Jokipakka, defenseman
Alex Chiasson, winger

Winnipeg Jets

Brody Sutter, center
Peter Stoykewych, defenseman
Francis Beauvillier, center
Patrice Cormier, center

Vegas Golden Knights

Bryce Gervais, winger
Nikolas Brouillard, defenseman
Scooter Vaughan, defenseman
Kenney Morrison, defenseman
Stephen MacAuley, winger