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“…The statistical overlap in production pace, shot danger, and skating metrics makes (Shane) Wright a defensible target if the Hayton deal falls through. He addresses the same roster hole—secondary center scoring and depth—while adding four years of team control at a fraction of the cap hit at $886,666.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
“Sunny Mehta has said that the AHL is of paramount importance to him and the Devils. How has he addressed that issue, and why is it so important to begin with?” [Devils’ Advocates]
“Judging by how quickly Hischier signed with the Devils, he was always intent on staying in the Garden State. Let’s break down Hischier’s extension and what it means for both sides moving forward.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Arseny Gritsyuk talks after signing his new deal:
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Full list of players who have filed for arbitration:
Now things are getting fun!
On the Leo Carlsson offer sheet: “The Ducks are in an unenviable position, faced with two unappetizing options. Either way, they’re swallowing poison with one option infecting the short term and one option infecting the long term. It takes a nasty offer sheet to make keeping your franchise player feel like anything but a slam dunk, and the Flyers have delivered here. Now we wait to see which pill Anaheim takes — and how it affects the Ducks’ suddenly sour future.” [The Athletic ($)]
Mavrik Bourque gets a six-year deal:
Pavel Mintyukov gets a deal:
On the insanity of trade protection in the NHL:
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