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NHLConnor Hellebuyck Is Reportedly Skipping Jets Training Camp, And The Staring Contest Is On
Connor Hellebuyck is reportedly not reporting to Winnipeg Jets training camp, escalating trade rumors and putting the franchise in a massive leverage bind.Breaking NewsRumorTrade
NHLSenators Reportedly Nearing Massive Eight-Year Extension With Drake Batherson
The Ottawa Senators are reportedly close to signing forward Drake Batherson to an eight-year contract extension, locking up a key piece of their core for the maximum allowable term.ContractRumorAnalysis
NHLChris Kreider Signs Absurdly Bonus-Heavy Deal With Canadiens
Chris Kreider has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens featuring a low base salary and massive performance bonuses, including $2 million just for playing 10 games.ContractFree AgencyRoster Move
NHLRed Wings Strip Dylan Larkin of Captaincy in Pre-Camp Shocker
The Detroit Red Wings have stripped Dylan Larkin of his captaincy right before training camp, creating massive locker room questions and throwing a wrench into the team's preseason vibes.Roster MoveBreaking News
NHLChris Kreider Walks Away From $4 Million as Ducks Clear Massive Cap Space
Chris Kreider has cleared termination waivers, walking away from $4 million in salary and freeing up a $6.5 million cap hit for the Anaheim Ducks.ContractRoster Move
NHLChris Kreider Clears Waivers, Hits Open Market as UFA
Veteran winger Chris Kreider has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent, according to Elliotte Friedman.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
NHLMax Domi Expected to Miss Leafs Training Camp and Start of Season
Toronto Maple Leafs center Max Domi is expected to miss training camp and the start of the NHL season, according to Daily Faceoff, leaving the team scrambling to adjust their forward depth.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NHLThe Canucks Just Dropped the Dreaded 'No Timeline' Update on Thatcher Demko
Daniel Sedin confirmed there is no timeline for Thatcher Demko's return, leaving the Vancouver Canucks with a massive question mark in net following the goaltender's January hip surgery.InjuryAnalysis
NHLDevils Bail Out Predators in Evangelista Trade While Rangers Snag Tolvanen on a Discount
The Nashville Predators traded RFA Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils after a prolonged contract standoff, while the New York Rangers signed Eeli Tolvanen to a cheap one-year deal.TradeFree AgencyContract
NHLJonathan Huberdeau Suffers Brutal Setback in Hip Surgery Recovery
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has suffered a setback in his recovery from hip resurfacing surgery, raising major questions about his $10.5 million contract and the team's upcoming season.InjuryAnalysis
NHLDevils Acquire Luke Evangelista in Trade Featuring the Most Absurd Conditional Pick of the Year
The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick and a highly conditional 2028 first-round pick.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
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