Trotz looking for ‘game-changers’ as Predators GM
Barry Trotz sat in the stands at USA Hockey Arena on Wednesday, watching the World Junior Summer Showcase in his first scouting mission since officially becoming general manager of the Nashville Predators on July 1.
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He makes a good point about wanting to make sure your scouts are recommending the kind of players you want. I’m also excited to see what kind of data he’s looking to collect.
Oilers extend McLeod for 2 years at $2.1M AAV
The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod, 23, who played in 57 games, finishing with 11 goals and a career-high 23 points last season, agreed on a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.1 million, the team announced on Tuesday.
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The contract part of the offseason is wrapping up…
Terry signs 7-year contract with Ducks, avoids arbitration
Troy Terry signed a seven-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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NHL salary arbitration period completed
Philipp Kurashev, Ilya Samsonov and Jeremy Swayman were the only players awarded a contract by an independent arbitrator of the 22 restricted free agents who were scheduled for a salary arbitration hearing.
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…with only a few players having to go through arbitration to get their deals.
How the NHL’s top earners performed during the 2022-23 season
Did the highest-paid players in 2022-23 in the NHL live up to their price tags? And how does that list overlap with that of the players who earned MVP votes? Sonny Sachdeva breaks it all down.
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Breaking news: Connor McDavid good at hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs in cap trouble.