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Around the League
Simmonds signs two-year contract to stay with Maple Leafs
Wayne Simmonds signed a two-year contract to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $900,000.
Oilers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins make ‘significant progress’ on long-term extension – Sportsnet.ca
The Oilers aren’t going to let RNH walk away.
31 Thoughts: Why Blackhawks must publicly address sexual assault allegations – Sportsnet.ca
The Nashville nuggets in this week’s 31 Thoughts include some smoke re: Viktor Arvidsson.
Montreal Canadiens named hosts of NHL Draft in 2022 – Sportsnet.ca
The Canadiens were supposed to host the 2020 Draft.
NHL to await results of independent investigation into Blackhawks – Sportsnet.ca
I am hoping the independent investigation is swift.
Minnesota’s Target Field to host 2022 NHL Winter Classic – Sportsnet.ca
I believe this was supposed to be hosted in January 2021.
Why Canadiens have taken on role of ‘Canada’s team’ for the first time – Sportsnet.ca
IDK, I like the Canadiens more than the Leafs.
Hurricanes’ Stadium Series game won’t happen in 2021-22 – Canes Country
The Canes’ long-awaited outdoor game will not be played this upcoming season.
It looks like the Hurricanes deferred their outdoor game to 2022-2023, but Canes fans aren’t happy.
NHL Need to Know: Olympics, Outdoor Games and More – The Hockey News on Sports Illustrated
SEND NHL PLAYERS TO THE OLYMPICS!
Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins eight-year, $41 million contract – TSN.ca
That’s a nice deal for RNH.
Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber fined $5,000 slashing NIkita Kucherov – TSN.ca
LOL, Ok.
Chicago Blackhawks news, commentary: too little, too late – Second City Hockey
Our friends at Second City Hockey say what we’re all thinking.
Kraken Fodder: Could Seattle take Victor Rask? – Hockey Wilderness
Sure, the Wild would LIKE the Kraken to draft Victor Rask…the smart move is to draft Matt Dumba.
The Avalanche should pass on a Seth Jones trade – Mile High Hockey
I would LOVE to see the Avalanche somehow make this happen…but then I remembered that the Avs are back in the Central this coming season.
So, what’s next for the Arizona Coyotes’ Conor Garland? – Five For Howling
Garland is an interesting trade target for a team looking for an under-the-radar acquisition.
Arizona Coyotes look to trade Oliver Ekman-Larsson again – Five For Howling
OEL could be on the move this summer.
Montreal Canadiens’ Jake Evans plays in Stanley Cup opener, first game since concussion
Oh hey, Jake Evans!