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Previews, predictions for all 31 NHL teams in free agency
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 05:39
The word that typically defines free agency in the NHL is "uncertainty." Players with expiring contracts enter a marketplace unsure of what their next deals will look like or where they'll next call home.But in the 2020 free-agent frenzy, that uncertainty has reached previously unseen levels for players and teams. There's a flat salary cap of $81.5 million for at…
Winners and losers of the 2020 NHL draft
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 20:15
The 2020 NHL draft is in the books, with 217 selections made over the course of two socially distanced, Zoom-filled days. There were also 27 trades made, although the vast majority were simple pick swaps, as most of the players rumored to be on the trading block remained with their current teams.As always, there are teams, individuals and trends that…
2020 NHL draft grades: Best picks, value steals, more for all 31 teams
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 20:15
The 2020 NHL draft has finally come to a close. It was a long road to this year's virtual draft, but all 31 teams walk away with an injection of young talent for their respective pipelines and begin to look ahead to this week's looming free agency. Surprises hit as early as the first round -- well after the Rangers…
Kahun hasn't ruled out Sabres return, agent says
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 17:02
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Promising young forward Dominik Kahun is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the Buffalo Sabres chose not to issue a qualifying offer to retain his rights by an NHL deadline Wednesday.Kahun's agent Jiri Hamal, however, told The Associated Press his client hasn't ruled out rejoining the team. Hamal said he's scheduled to have further contract…
Pens trade G Murray to Sens on Day 2 of draft
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 11:51
Trade action is heating up on the second day of the NHL draft.The Pittsburgh Penguins got the movement started Wednesday by trading two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators. Minutes later, the Nashville Predators dealt former Penguins forward Nick Bonino and two picks to the Minnesota Wild for Luke Kunin and a selection later in the draft.Pittsburgh…
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