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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

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Alex Killorn, J.T. Compher and Patrick Kane are among the NHL free agents to watch

Alex Killorn, J.T. Compher and Patrick Kane are among the NHL free agents to watch

Stanley Cup rings have a handful of players set up for big paydays when NHL free agency opens Saturday. Recent champions Alex Killorn and J.T.
Arizona Coyotes say they have 6 possible sites for an arena in the Phoenix area

Arizona Coyotes say they have 6 possible sites for an arena in the Phoenix area

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes say they have identified a half-dozen potential sites to construct a privately funded arena and entertainment district to revive what might be the franchise’s last opportunity to stay in the Phoenix area.
Fresh off playoff appearance, New Jersey Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

Fresh off playoff appearance, New Jersey Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year's team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season.
Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forwards David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg to multi-year extensions. Kampf signed a four-year, US$9.6-million deal, while Holmberg signed for $1.6 million over two seasons.
Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed recently acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, US$6.2-million deal.
NHL salary cap to increase by $1 million per team for 2023-24 season

NHL salary cap to increase by $1 million per team for 2023-24 season

TORONTO — NHL teams will operate with a salary cap of US$83.5 million in 2023-24, a modest increase of $1 million over this past season. The NHL and NHL Players' Association also announced a salary floor of $61.7 million for next season.
NHL salary cap is going up $1M again to $83.5M

NHL salary cap is going up $1M again to $83.5M

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL salary cap is getting another modest increase, going up $1 million again to $83.5 million. The league and NHL Players' Association announced the cap number for the 2023-24 season Wednesday.
Avalanche trade for Ross Colton from the Lightning. They're expected to lose J.T. Compher

Avalanche trade for Ross Colton from the Lightning. They're expected to lose J.T. Compher

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Ross Colton in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, hours before the start of the NHL draft.
Dadonov signs 2-year deal with Dallas Stars instead of becoming a free agent

Dadonov signs 2-year deal with Dallas Stars instead of becoming a free agent

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a $4.5 million, two-year contract on Tuesday. Dadonov appeared in 23 regular-season games and 16 playoff games for the Stars after being acquired from Montreal in a trade on Feb.