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'An interesting time': Cap-squeezed NHL set to open free agency Saturday

'An interesting time': Cap-squeezed NHL set to open free agency Saturday

Brad Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened. Big names quickly scooped up, roles filled, rosters largely set.
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Winnipeg Jets buying out final year of Blake Wheeler's contract

Winnipeg Jets buying out final year of Blake Wheeler's contract

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler's tenure with the Winnipeg Jets has come to an end. The Jets placed Wheeler on unconditional waivers on Friday with purpose of buying out the final year of the former captain's contract.
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'Pretty boring': Oilers ship Yamamoto to Wings, but little trade action at NHL draft

'Pretty boring': Oilers ship Yamamoto to Wings, but little trade action at NHL draft

NASHVILLE — Ken Holland gave two players away for free. Bill Guerin could be excused if he was caught yawning.
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Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency

Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency

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NHL draft wraps up with 11 picks for Chicago, dearth of trades ahead of free agency

NHL draft wraps up with 11 picks for Chicago, dearth of trades ahead of free agency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks acquired their latest generational talent along with a big dose of speed in one of the NHL's largest draft hauls.
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Sheldon Keefe 'thrilled' to be back as Maple Leafs head coach

Sheldon Keefe 'thrilled' to be back as Maple Leafs head coach

NASHVILLE — Sheldon Keefe kept his job after an unsettling process. The Maple Leafs head coach also knows he's getting a second chance.
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Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild

Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks continued surrounding their youth-laden and Connor Bedard-headed rebuild with yet another experienced veteran by acquiring forward Corey Perry in a trade with Tampa Bay on Thursday.
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Edmonton Oilers trade Yamamoto, Kostin to Detroit Red Wings for future considerations

Edmonton Oilers trade Yamamoto, Kostin to Detroit Red Wings for future considerations

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are clearing cap space by trading forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations on Thursday.
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Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jacob Larsson to one-year contract extension

Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jacob Larsson to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Larsson to a one-year, two-way extension, the team announced Thursday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $325,000 in the American Hockey League.
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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff talks Dubois trade; buyout an option for Wheeler

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff talks Dubois trade; buyout an option for Wheeler

NASHVILLE — Kevin Cheveldayoff acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois in hopes the star centre would be with the Winnipeg Jets for the rest of his career.
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