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• Meet the New Chicago Blackhawks: Ian Cole
The Chicago Blackhawks have made some new additions to their roster this summer, one of them being veteran defenseman Ian Cole. He checks a box that the Blackhawks wanted to…...

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• NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, and Destinations for Shane Wright

The Anaheim Ducks are looking to move Frank Vatrano's contract and they called the Vancouver Canucks. Five potential destinations for Seattle Kraken's Shane Wright....

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• NHL Rumors: Are the Edmonton Oilers Finished with Their Offseason Moves?

The Edmonton Oilers have reshaped their roster this offseason, but are there more changes coming to make them a Cup contender?...

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• And Now the Summer Officially Begins!
Hi everyone! As we enter July, hockey season really descends into quite the lull. The Stanley Cup has been awarded, the Entry Draft is behind us, and all the best free agents have signed new contracts. Once in a while, there is a trade that gets our attention, but for all intents and purposes, hockey...

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• Ethan Beyer named Top Scholar Athlete, nearly every Warrior named to All-Academic Team

Merrimack tied for the lead in Hockey East with 25 players named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, a testament to the program’s commitment to excellence both on the ice and in the classroom....
• Declan Carlile signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Plus, more former Warriors have signed for the 2026-27 season...
• Yvan Cournoyer, Montréal Canadiens
Yvan Cournoyer, Montréal Canadiens In the rough-and-tumble NHL of the 1960s and ’70s, size was everything. It was an era […]Yvan Cournoyer, Montréal Canadiens was first posted on July 2, 2026 at 7:56 pm.©2020 "Ted Talks Hockey". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article ...

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• Penguins Just Say No To A Robertson Trade, Please.
Jason Robertson is an all-star player, of that there can be no doubt. However, he is not a generational talent. Therefore, adding him to a roster could push a team over the hump and into a serious Stanley Cup contending team. Now let’s look at this logically, Premise 1 Only generational talents such as Mario Lemieux or Bobby Orr have ever shown the...

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• Are Dubas and the Penguins Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
Three days into free agency, the Penguins’ roster resembles anything but a finished product. With the recent additions of Andrei Kuzmenko, Hendrix Lapierre and Nick Robertson, we have 19…count ‘em…19 forwards who played at least one game in the NHL last season. That’s enough for six forward lines, with one skater to spare. A logjam that would do a ...

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• Excited About Penguins Robertson
I’ve been quick to express my concerns about the Penguins’ summer thus far. A few of POHO/GM Kyle Dubas’ moves, most notably signing the one-dimensional and well-traveled Andrei Kuzmenko have left me wanting more. Or less, as in the case of dealing solid portside defenseman Parker Wotherspoon. I confess, part of the reason for my pessimism? I loved...

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• Mammoth match Devils' offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, sign him for $4.775 million for next season

The Utah Mammoth matched New Jersey’s offer sheet to Barrett Hayton on Wednesday, signing the 26-year-old center to a $4.775 million contract for next season....

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• Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday....

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• Senators great Alfredsson set for 'exciting chapter' with rival Maple Leafs

TORONTO - Daniel Alfredsson understands why Ottawa Senators fans might feel blindsided by his move to a bitter cross-province rival....

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• Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost....

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• Hurricanes owner's decision to put seven family members on Stanley Cup mocked online

TORONTO - Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon's decision to include his family on the Stanley Cup has become a lightning rod for controversy online....

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• Hayley Wickenheiser parts ways with Maple Leafs after eight seasons

Wickenheiser said in an Instagram post Thursday that the move came after "several discussions" with new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka....

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• Hurricanes owner is getting Stanley Cup engraving criticism. He's not the first to do it

The engraving of names into the Stanley Cup is getting extra attention this summer because of six of the names included....

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• Hockey Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser among those leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs front office
TORONTO (AP) — Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey Hall of Famer spent eight seasons working in the NHL team’s front office....

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• Senators sign forward Xavier Bourgault to one-year, two-way contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL team announced Thursday....

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• Carolina Hurricanes prove owners now have Cup blanche over who gets their name on the trophy

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon drew attention this week when it was revealed that his name — and those of his wife and five children — were newly engraved on the Stanley Cup....

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• Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Seems Likely, McDavid Wins MVP, Hockey Operations Updates
The 2026 NHL Draft, as well as free agency, continue to inch closer as June rolls along. This is the time of year where more speculation arises, more rumours spread,…...2026
• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies Roll, Domi Watch & Top Six Space
There’s a certain rhythm to this time of year in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The NHL roster starts to take shape through speculation and offseason planning, but down in…...2026
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• 3 Bold Trade Scenarios for the Montreal Canadiens This Summer
Just to be clear, everything here is my own opinion and speculation. There is no insider info, league sources, or rumours behind it. I’m basing this on what we’ve all…...2026
• “Team Everyone’s Talking About” Emerges in Dylan Larkin Trade Buzz

The post “Team Everyone’s Talking About” Emerges in Dylan Larkin Trade Buzz appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Dylan Larkin trade talk out of Detroit has led to speculation, and everyone is talking about one team already. The post “Team Everyone’s Talking About” Emerges in Dylan Larkin Trade Buzz appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2026
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• Life Without Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner???

It may not be happening anytime soon, but there has been some speculation about the future of Gary Bettman, and the NHL commissioners position....2026
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• 4 Takeaways From Canucks’ Press Conference Introducing Manny Malhotra
After months of speculation that he could soon take the reins, Manny Malhotra is the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. The former Canucks faceoff specialist was recently promoted from…...2026
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• Life Without Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner???

It may not be happening anytime soon, but there has been some speculation about the future of Gary Bettman, and the NHL commissioners position....2026
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• NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Rod Blake, and Brendan Gallagher

Are the Los Angeles Kings down to two? Rob Blake - Colorado Avalanche speculation. Finding the right fit for Brendan Gallagher....2026
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• NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Rod Blake, and Brendan Gallagher

Are the Los Angeles Kings down to two? Rob Blake - Colorado Avalanche speculation. Finding the right fit for Brendan Gallagher....2026
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• The Final Two

With the Stanley Cup Finalists set for this year, we're down to two remaining entrants in Survivor: NHL Playoffs. That means we know who will win the two jerseys we have up for grabs, but we still need to find out who will get the option to choose one of the two jerseys. Michaela and Matt will see their two teams play for hockey supremacy in this final set of games, and we'll know who is the ultim...2026
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• Excited About Penguins Robertson
I’ve been quick to express my concerns about the Penguins’ summer thus far. A few of POHO/GM Kyle Dubas’ moves, most notably signing the one-dimensional and well-traveled Andrei Kuzmenko have left me wanting more. Or less, as in the case of dealing solid portside defenseman Parker Wotherspoon. I confess, part of the reason for my pessimism? I loved last season’s team. I loved its spirit and charac...2026
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• Penguins Sign Chinakhov, Šilovs and Two Others
Penguins POHO/GM Kyle Dubas signed four of his team’s RFAs to contract extensions yesterday. The most prominent, 24-year-old forward Egor Chinakhov, agreed to a three-year deal with an AAV of $6.25 million. He becomes the team’s third-highest paid player, behind Erik Karlsson and Sidney Crosby. The speedy right wing with the wicked shot and release piled up 18 goals and 36 points in only 43 games ...2026
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• Is the Penguins’ Defense Better?
Last week, I posed the following question. Are the Penguins a better team following a fleury (er…flurry) of moves by Kyle Dubas? Today I thought I’d narrow my focus to our defense, which our POHO/GM significantly overhauled, and ask a similar question. Is our defense better? It sure is different. Four blueliners from last season’s bunch exited through trades or free agency, including two (Ryan She...2026
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• Allen Americans Update – Player Announcements, Qualifying Offers, Player Signings, Martinson Quotes, Transactions Worth Noting, CBA Details, NCAA Freshman Stats
Before Nancy and I depart on vacation, a small ship (90 passengers) cruise around Great Britain, I want to post this blog to cover the latest information I have on several topics. Here goes:- Player announcements: No doubt, I get more questions about this topic than anything else. There will definitely be at least one player announcement this week, and it could be more than one. Tuesday is t...2026
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• News from the development camps, trades and free agency; early 2027 draft rankings and a tease

Happy Fourth of July and Happy Birthday, America!From the Development Camps And that’s the first Caleb Malhotra snipe in Canucks colours. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/PoH85GSOWN— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 2, 2026 Bar down beauty from Niklas Aaram-Olsen. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/lGVpsiq8nK— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 2, 2026 Normal 0 ...2026
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• Hamilton Goes Nuts And Bolts

There was a pile of news that happened today across this great country when it came to sports radio, but I don't want to dwell on the negative brought on by Rogers Communications and their buffoonery. Instead, I want to head down the road from Toronto to one of the cities that make up the Greater Toronto Area - the GTA - in the southeast portion of Ontario. For as muc as Hamiltonians will tell any...2026
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• Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 07/10
Locks NBA Summer League (0.5 Unit) Chicago Bulls/Memphis Grizzlies Over 183.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:00 PM CT on Prime Video Books are on to the fact that this game should be an up-tempo affair with minimal defense. They saw Memphis go off up in Utah the past week, dropping 111 and 100 points with their true roster before resting the starters for the final game....2026
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• Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Wyatt Kaiser
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…...2026
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• Looking ahead to 2026-27: Bigger, older, experienced, skilled;

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• 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule and Results

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is about to be underway. The schedule and results can be found here....2026
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• Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 ranking...
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings....2026
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• Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon lead way-too-early 2026 fantasy hockey rankings
It's never too early to plan for next season with the fantasy hockey way-too-early rankings for 2026-27....2026
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• NHL News: Connor Bedard, Barrett Hayton, Libor Hajek, and Reilly Walsh

Connor Bedard has shoulder surgery and out for four months. The Utah Mammoth match the Barrett Hayton offer sheet. The San Jose Sharks sign Libor Hajek, and the Montreal Canadiens sign Reilly Walsh....2026
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• Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to miss 4 months after shoulder injury as Chicago's rebuild hits another obstacle

Bedard's injury brings pessimism for a team in desperate need of hope...2026
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• Blackhawks star Bedard to miss start of season
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder....2026
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• Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
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• Edmonton Oilers Roster Needs Work, Team Just Doesn’t Need a Coach

The Edmonton Oilers continue to hire a new coach, but regardless of who the coach is, the roster needs major surgery to compete next year....2026
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• Edmonton Oilers Roster Needs Work, Team Just Doesn’t Need a Coach

The Edmonton Oilers continue to hire a new coach, but regardless of who the coach is, the roster needs major surgery to compete next year....2026
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• Firebirds captain McCormick retires
Coachella Valley Firebirds captain Max McCormick has retired from professional hockey following a 12-year career. McCormick, who missed most of the 2024-25 season and the entire 2025-26 campaign due to injury, played 540 games in the American Hockey League with … Continue reading → The post Firebirds captain McCormick retires first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Looking ahead to 2026-27: Bigger, older, experienced, skilled;
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• Happy 10th Anniversary, A Trip Down Memory Lane, Players Share Their Memories, Allen Scores Six Award Nominations, Protected Lists Released and More

I don't have a lot new to report, but today is the 10th anniversary of Allen's last championship, so I have to take a trip down memory lane. On June 9, 2016 (9:36 pm to be exact), Allen defeated Wheeling 4-2 to capture its second straight Kelly Cup and fourth consecutive league championship. What felt like another celebration at the time was actually the culmination of one of the greatest ru...2026
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• Could Jager Burton Have A Similar Rookie Path To Anthony Belton?
Last year the starting lineup on the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line was set in stone entering the regular season. Then all hell broke loose. It started in Week 1 with an Injury to Zach Tom. More injuries piled up, compounded by some underwhelming performances. All of that led to then-rookie Anthony Belton getting a spot start in Week 2 and a full-time starting spot at the end of November....2026
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• NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, and Destinations for Shane Wright
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• And Now the Summer Officially Begins!
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• Declan Carlile signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins
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• Penguins Just Say No To A Robertson Trade, Please.
Jason Robertson is an all-star player, of that there can be no doubt. However, he is not a generational talent. Therefore, adding him to a roster could push a team over the hump and into a serious Stanley Cup contending team. Now let’s look at this logically, Premise 1 Only generational talents such as Mario Lemieux or Bobby Orr have ever shown the ability to skate through all five defending oppon...2026
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• Penguins Sign Chinakhov, Šilovs and Two Others
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• Allen Americans Update – Player Announcements, Qualifying Offers, Player Signings, Martinson Quotes, Transactions Worth Noting, CBA Details, NCAA Freshman Stats
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• News from the development camps, trades and free agency; early 2027 draft rankings and a tease
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• TBC: Book Of Jerseys

If there's one thing that piques my interest in the hockey world, it's the fashion and design that goes into jerseys. Call them what you want - jerseys, sweaters, tarps, whatever - but the colours and designs used by teams become the identity of that franchise. Think of the Fisherman's legacy when it comes to the New York Islanders or how the bleu-blanc-et-rouge is synonymous with the Montreal Can...2026
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• This Is Why No One Likes You

I completely understand that there's a lack of news in the hockey world in the days immediately following the NHL Entry Draft and the beginning of free agency. Unless someone makes a big trade or does something dramatic with a contract offer, there really isn't anything newsworthy about which sports reporters can write. That includes the headline shown above that was posted on Sportsnet because wh...2026
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• Penguins Sign Chinakhov, Šilovs and Two Others
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• Allen Americans Update – Player Announcements, Qualifying Offers, Player Signings, Martinson Quotes, Transactions Worth Noting, CBA Details, NCAA Freshman Stats
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• News from the development camps, trades and free agency; early 2027 draft rankings and a tease
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• TBC: Book Of Jerseys
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• Lions, Lobsters, and Dragons? Oh My!

The SPHL has been around since 2004, and they've done a fairly good job at making hockey in non-traditional southern US markets affordable while giving players a springboard into professional hockey. I don't know how long they'll last based on how hockey is going, but the league has announced that its team membership will grow from ten to thirteen teams by 2027 thanks to teams switching leagues an...2026
• Welcome To Tor-Rogers

I've been avoiding phone calls from Rogers Communications for more than a week now simply due to the call being a sales pitch for some new mobile plan they've schemed. In the slight chance that it's something else, I'm sure they would have emailed me, but I have precisely less-than-zero desire to listen to someone pitch me on a phone plan that doesn't come close to the one I have. Despite me conti...2026
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• EIHL Fixtures for 2026/27 published!
The full fixture list for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League has been published this Friday morning, setting out the road ahead for another huge season. In total, the schedule features 270 league games and 54 Challenge Cup group stage fixtures, … Continue reading → The post EIHL Fixtures for 2026/27 published! first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• AHL unveils 2026-27 schedule
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today released the complete schedule of games for the 2026-27 regular season, the league’s 91st year of operation. The season, with 32 teams playing 72 games apiece – a total of 1,152 games … Continue reading → The post AHL unveils 2026-27 schedule first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Packers Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction
The Green Bay Packers will be in the same boat as 31 other teams this summer regarding roster construction. Tough decisions will have to be made as the final number gets trimmed down to 53. Let’s take a look at how things could look from a 53-man roster perspective entering training camp....2026
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• Has Kevin O’Connell Become the Face of the Vikings (And Is That A Good Thing)?
The Minnesota Vikings are having an identity crisis. No, this doesn’t have anything to do with their Seattle Seahawks cosplay after Sam Darnold left town. Nor does it have to do with their status in the NFC North, a division so tough that they could finish outside of the playoffs with another nine-win season....2026
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• Mammoth match Devils' offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, sign him for $4.775 million for next season
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• Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
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• Senators great Alfredsson set for 'exciting chapter' with rival Maple Leafs
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• Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center
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• Hurricanes owner's decision to put seven family members on Stanley Cup mocked online
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• Hayley Wickenheiser parts ways with Maple Leafs after eight seasons
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• Hurricanes owner is getting Stanley Cup engraving criticism. He's not the first to do it
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• Hockey Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser among those leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs front office
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• Senators sign forward Xavier Bourgault to one-year, two-way contract
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• Carolina Hurricanes prove owners now have Cup blanche over who gets their name on the trophy
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NHL Trade Rumours - Larkin To Stars? CBJ, Ducks, Flames, Leafs Fire 14 Execs, Canes Names on Cup

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Prediction for every Canadiens player (Episode One)

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The Future of NHL No Trade Clauses & Carlsson Offer Sheet Fallout ft. Shayna Goldman

On todays episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and the Too Many Men podcast....

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