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Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest destination more than a pit stop.
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Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Dean Evason as coach on Monday, filling the NHL's final vacancy two months before training camps open.
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Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to one-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to one-year contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract. The Canucks announced the move Saturday but did not disclose the value of the deal.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov clears unconditional waivers, has his NHL contract terminated by the Hurricanes

Evgeny Kuznetsov clears unconditional waivers, has his NHL contract terminated by the Hurricanes

Evgeny Kuznetsov had his contract terminated Thursday after clearing unconditional waivers, bringing an abrupt end to the talented but inconsistent center's NHL career, at least for the time being.
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Vancouver Canucks sign golatender Arturs Silovs to two-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign golatender Arturs Silovs to two-year contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Arturs Silovs to a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Canucks.
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The Islanders have signed restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract

The Islanders have signed restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed forward Simon Holmstrom to a one-year contract. The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday.
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Blues' Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season

Blues' Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle.
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Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31M contract extension with the L.A. Kings

Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31M contract extension with the L.A. Kings

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Canadian forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft.
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Jets sign defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year contract extension

Jets sign defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$800,000, the NHL club announced Monday.
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Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers

Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have retained some goaltending depth behind new netminder Linus Ullmark by signing Mads Sogaard to a two-year contract. The first year of the deal announced Monday is a two-way contract, and the second year is one-way.
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