Excerpt

Sample article for the News section. Team adds a low-cost veteran on a one-year contract to bolster depth and special teams.

Body

[Sample] Team signs veteran winger to one-year deal

The [Team Name] have signed [Player Name], a 31-year-old winger, to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million AAV.

“We like his pace and forechecking,” the GM said. “He can kill penalties, take defensive-zone starts, and push our fourth line.”

Contract details

• Term: 1 year
• AAV/Cap Hit: $1.1M
• Structure: 1-way deal
• Clauses: None reported

Why it matters

• Adds a right-shot winger who can play RW/LW and the PK2
• Depth for injuries; competition for the 4RW spot in camp
• Minimal cap risk; easy to waive or bury if prospects outplay him

What’s next

• Expect him to rotate with [Prospect Name] in preseason
• Could see time with [Center Name] on the checking line

Editor’s note: This is sample content for layout/testing.