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Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Canucks sign defenceman Jett Woo to one-year, two-way contract

Canucks sign defenceman Jett Woo to one-year, two-way contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks signed defenceman Jett Woo to a one-year, two-way contract on Sunday.
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Rain doesn't stop the reign for the Panthers, who celebrate their Stanley Cup with parade and rally

Rain doesn't stop the reign for the Panthers, who celebrate their Stanley Cup with parade and rally

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk was soaked. Such is life when you're out in an absolute downpour for a few hours. He did not seem to be bothered by this whatsoever.
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Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner's 8-year, $72 million contract

Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner's 8-year, $72 million contract

The Buffalo Sabres officially moved on from Jeff Skinner, the top-paid forward on the team’s roster, by buying out the final three years of the veteran’s contact on Sunday.
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Guentzel, Reinhart, Stamkos top NHL free-agent list

Guentzel, Reinhart, Stamkos top NHL free-agent list

Jon Cooper had Steven Stamkos right in his line of sight.
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Oilers place goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout

Oilers place goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. Campbell signed a five-year, US$25-million contract in July 2022 to be Edmonton's No. 1 crease option.
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'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL. The Russian winger now has another language on his to-do list.
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NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

LAS VEGAS — Brad Treliving loves everything about the NHL draft. The conversations. The camaraderie. Catching up with old colleagues. Meeting new ones. Seeing teenagers live out one of their dreams under the bright lights.
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So long to the NHL's centralized draft, with the league planning to do it remotely next year

So long to the NHL's centralized draft, with the league planning to do it remotely next year

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So long, Sphere . And say goodbye to the NHL’s centralized draft — for now, at least.
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Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the second day of the draft to shake up their roster for next season and beyond.
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