Ottawa Senators
Three Perfect Landing Spots Await Claude Giroux
Claude Giroux is still sitting on the open market as Day 1 of free agency winds down, and that alone tells you something about this year's class. It's thin. The names left standing (Giroux, Patrick Kane, Anthony Mantha,…
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Signing
Canadiens Lock Up Dobes, Betting Big on Their Homegrown Crease
A fifth-round pick out of the 2020 draft. A backup entering the season behind Sam Montembeault. A goaltender most people outside of Montreal had barely heard of when October arrived. By May, Jakub Dobes was carrying the Canadie…
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Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin returning on a one year deal after re-signing with the Capitals
Two words. That's all it took. "I'm back!" Alex Ovechkin announced his return for a 22nd NHL season Thursday, re-signing with the Washington Capitals on a deal structured around a $1 million base salary with b…
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Trades & Rumours
Flames Land Middleton From Wild in Coleman, Maatta Swap
Calgary is building its blue line with intent. The Flames acquired defenseman Jake Middleton and three draft picks from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in exchange for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta, with Spor…
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Winnipeg Jets
Jets Sign Mario Ferraro to Three-Year Deal to Bolster Blue Line
Winnipeg is adding some muscle to its defensive corps. The Jets are signing Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract worth $12 million, carrying a $4 million average annual value, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.…
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Signing
Oilers Sign Frederik Andersen to Shore Up Goaltending Depth
Edmonton isn't done building its crease. Hours after acquiring Devon Levi, the Oilers are adding veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen on a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Kevin Weekes. The move gives Edmonton a seaso…
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Zack Werenski
Werenski Vetoes Dallas Trade, Chooses to Stay in Columbus
The Zach Werenski situation in Columbus got messy fast. Now, at least publicly, it appears to be over. After Werenski vetoed a trade to Dallas on Tuesday, all parties sat down Wednesday to clear the air. Columbus Blue Jackets g…
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