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Draisaitl agrees to 8-year, $123M extension with Edmonton
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NHL Draft Lottery results: Sharks win No. 1 pick
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Ovechkin nets career goal No. 895 — closing in on all-time record
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McDavid trade talks intensify — Vegas and Toronto emerging as frontrunners
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Draisaitl agrees to 8-year, $123M extension with Edmonton
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Tkachuk placed on IR — Panthers list him as day-to-day
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NHL Draft Lottery results: Sharks win No. 1 pick
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Ovechkin nets career goal No. 895 — closing in on all-time record
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MCDAVID TRADE REQUEST — REPORT
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FLORIDA SHOPPING TKACHUK
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MCDAVID ERA ENDS IN EDMONTON?
Connor McDavid has reportedly informed the Oilers organization that he will explore his options when his contract expires at the end of next season. Multiple sources confirm that his camp has had preliminary conversations with teams in Vegas, Toronto, and New York — setting off what could become the most significant player movement in a generation. The Oilers are said to be in discussions about a potential sign-and-trade, but McDavid has not yet formally requested a trade.
Analysis
DRAISAITL DEAL BREAKS THE MARKET
At $15.375M AAV, Leon Draisaitl's extension resets the upper bound for winger contracts. What it means for every pending UFA deal this summer.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: WHAT TO WATCH IN GAME 5
Toronto leads 3-1. Boston needs a miracle. Here's every key matchup, line combination, and goaltending trend heading into the must-win.
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FLORIDA SHOPPING TKACHUK — THE FULL STORY
The Panthers have had preliminary discussions with three teams about Matthew Tkachuk's availability, per multiple league sources. Cap pressure and roster construction driving the conversation.
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OVECHKIN AT 895 — THE COUNTDOWN IS REAL
With 22 goals in 28 playoff games, Alex Ovechkin is on the pace that would have seemed impossible three years ago. Goal 900 may come before summer.
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