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Ducks ink D Josh Manson to 4-year contract extension

Ducks ink D Josh Manson to 4-year contract extension

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks signed Josh Manson to a four-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season on Wednesday, locking up another young defenceman on their talent-rich blue line with a long-term deal.
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Jagr signs with Calgary Flames, says he wanted NHL swan song to be in Canada

Jagr signs with Calgary Flames, says he wanted NHL swan song to be in Canada

CALGARY — Jaromir Jagr asked for a little patience in what he's sure will be his last NHL season, but his first in a Canadian market. The 45-year-old Czech winger donned a Calgary Flames jersey Wednesday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel joined his Buffalo Sabres teammates in forming a circle around centre ice to begin a pre-practice stretching routine Wednesday, when he suddenly felt Jason Pominville give him a nudge.
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Golden Knights trying to boost community after shooting

Golden Knights trying to boost community after shooting

LAS VEGAS — The NHL's fledgling Golden Knights understand Las Vegas is in need of inspiration and hope after last weekend's deadly shooting and they're trying to provide some.
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Bickell signs 1-day contract to retire with Blackhawks

Bickell signs 1-day contract to retire with Blackhawks

CHICAGO — Bryan Bickell pulled a Chicago Blackhawks jersey down over his broad shoulders once again. He smiled as he posed for pictures with his wife, two daughters and parents. It was exactly what he wanted for the last day of his NHL career.
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Chiasson makes Capitals on camp tryout, signs 1-year deal

Chiasson makes Capitals on camp tryout, signs 1-year deal

ARLINGTON, Va. — With what he called a chip on his shoulder, Alex Chiasson showed the Washington Capitals more than enough in training camp and the preseason to earn a contract.
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Senators start the season without captain as Karlsson continues recovery

Senators start the season without captain as Karlsson continues recovery

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will begin the task of trying to return to the NHL Eastern Conference final without the guy who played a huge role in getting them there last season.
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Predators sign Harry Zolnierczyk to 1-year, 2-way contract

Predators sign Harry Zolnierczyk to 1-year, 2-way contract

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed Harry Zolnierczyk to a one-year, two-way contract keeping the 30-year-old forward with the franchise. The Predators announced the deal Wednesday.
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Wild sign Winnik to 1-year deal after successful camp tryout

Wild sign Winnik to 1-year deal after successful camp tryout

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have signed left wing Daniel Winnik to a one-year, $660,000 contract. Winnik was in training camp on a tryout basis. He was a free agent after a career-high 12 goals in 72 games last season for Washington.
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Caps have high goal-scoring expectations for Ovechkin at 32

Caps have high goal-scoring expectations for Ovechkin at 32

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has scored 50 goals so regularly that finishing with 30-something was a disappointment. Ovechkin is responsible for seven of the 20 times any player has scored 50 goals in a season since he entered the league in 2005.
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