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NHLDallas Stars Sign 38-Year-Old David Perron to Bargain-Bin Deal
The Dallas Stars have signed veteran forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract, adding massive playoff experience to their roster for a minimal cap hit.Roster MoveContractFree Agency
NHLDavid Perron Joins the Dallas Stars for Year 20 Because Time is a Flat Circle
Veteran winger David Perron is signing with the Dallas Stars for his 20th NHL season, bringing 1,239 games of experience and a Stanley Cup pedigree to Texas.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs and Canucks Swap Minor-League Depth in a Trade That Changes Nothing
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks executed a minor-league trade, swapping Aatu Raty for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr with zero net cap impact.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs Trade a Hospital Ward for Aatu Räty in Bizarre Swap with Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan, a confusing trade involving a recently waived player and another currently in the hospital.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLJets Lose Josh Morrissey to Week-to-Week Injury in Brutal Blue Line Blow
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has been downgraded to week-to-week with an upper-body injury, leaving a massive hole in the team's blue line ahead of a weekend back-to-back.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NHLConnor Hellebuyck Is Ready for Hollywood, and the Kings Are Circling
LA Kings GM Ken Holland is reportedly exploring a trade for Winnipeg Jets holdout goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who is willing to waive his no-trade clause.RumorTrade
NHLBowen Byram’s 'Upper-Body' Injury Tag Is a Familiar Headache for the Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, forcing him out of Thursday's game against the Jets and raising familiar concerns given his injury history.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NHLWilliam Eklund's Ankle Surgery Leaves the Senators' Roster on Life Support
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is out 10-to-12 weeks with a torn ankle tendon, dealing a massive blow to a team already decimated by injuries.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLChris Tanev is Week-to-Week, and the Leafs Defense is Already Sweating
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, testing the team's defensive depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLCanucks Place Aatu Raty on Waivers Amid Brutal Losing Streak
The Vancouver Canucks have placed center Aatu Raty on waivers, a roster shakeup following a disastrous four-game losing streak where the team was outscored 20-7.Roster MoveAnalysis
NHLDetroit Backs Up the Brinks Truck for Alex DeBrincat Amid Winless Start
Alex DeBrincat signs a massive seven-year, $13M AAV extension with the Detroit Red Wings, locking him in despite the team's brutal 0-3 start to the season.ContractAnalysis
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