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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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Draft Roundup: Canadiens select David Reinbacher with No. 5 pick at NHL draft

Draft Roundup: Canadiens select David Reinbacher with No. 5 pick at NHL draft

NASHVILLE — David Reinbacher had a good meeting with the Montreal Canadiens this week. He spoke with the team's owner, Jeff Molson, and met head coach Martin St. Louis.
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Maple Leafs go for Easton Cowan with the 28th overall pick at NHL draft

Maple Leafs go for Easton Cowan with the 28th overall pick at NHL draft

NASHVILLE — The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Easton Cowan with the No. 28 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Cowan, a five-foot-10, 170-pound winger from Mount Brydges, Ont.
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Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft

Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman brought one of the league's most beloved general managers with him to the stage Wednesday night to kick off the draft .
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Crowning Connor: Chicago Blackhawks select Bedard first overall at NHL draft

Crowning Connor: Chicago Blackhawks select Bedard first overall at NHL draft

NASHVILLE — Connor Bedard didn't want to jinx it. The 17-year-old phenom probably knew deep down where he would begin his professional career as soon as the Chicago Blackhawks jumped up two spots to win the NHL's draft lottery in May.
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