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'I want to win': Desharnais brings size, grit to Vancouver Canucks' blue line

'I want to win': Desharnais brings size, grit to Vancouver Canucks' blue line

VANCOUVER — Before he put pen to paper on a contract with a new NHL team on Monday, Vincent Desharnais received a phone call. On the line were Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet and assistant bench boss Adam Foote.
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NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to an affiliation with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones beginning next season. The Cyclones replace the Newfoundland Growlers, who ceased operations before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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After whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach

After whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach

SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cédric Paré, the NHL club announced Tuesday. All three signed one-year contracts worth US$775,000. Paré's deal is a two-way contract.
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Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Shane Pinto to a two-year, $7.5-million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdown of $2.
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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan on a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday.
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’

Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week made his Sharks debut Tuesday morning at the team’s development camp.
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Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension

Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Before addressing his future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, star defenseman Victor Hedman wanted to take a moment to reminisce about the past.
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NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents.
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Stanley Cup champion Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps Sports

Stanley Cup champion Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps Sports

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are moving their local broadcasts to Scripps Sports, leaving financially troubled Bally Sports and bringing the club’s games into more homes on a regular basis than ever before.
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