The Vegas Golden Knights are in a precarious position entering the 2022-23 campaign. They have a talented but aging roster that the front office believes is good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup. But after it was announced Thursday that starting goalie Robin Lehner is set to undergo hip surgery and expected to miss the entire season, there's suddenly a gaping hole in net.Logan Thompson, 25, is projected to start. While he performed well as a rookie last year (.914 save percentage), he only has 20 career NHL games under his belt, making him far from a sure thing.Behind him, veteran Laurent Brossoit is coming off his own hip surgery, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the season. Journeyman Michael Hutchinson rounds out the depth chart.The Golden Knights could stick with what they have - to start the season, anyway. They could try and snag a goalie off waivers (there are typically a few intriguing options available to begin each year) or wait it out and try and make an in-season trade when teams may be more willing to sell.But Vegas' front office, led by president of hockey operations George McPhee and general manager Kelly McCrimmon, has never been known to sit on their hands. They like to take action. And without any palatable goalies left in unrestricted free agency, they'd have to land a netminder via the trade route if they're looking for an immediate upgrade. Here are five options they could target:James Reimer Gregg Forwerck / National Hockey League / GettyCap hit: $2.25M

Vegas Golden Knights netminder Robin Lehner is expected to miss the entire 2022-23 campaign after it was determined that he needs hip surgery, the team announced Thursday.Lehner battled numerous injuries last season, and his campaign ultimately ended when he underwent shoulder surgery in April. Despite being banged up, he posted a .907 save percentage and a 2.83 goals-against average in 44 appearances. His 9.81 goals saved above expected ranked 13th among all goalies with at least 20 games played, according to Evolving-Hockey.The 31-year-old owns a lifetime .917 save percentage and a .910 mark since the Golden Knights acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020. He has three years remaining on his contract, which carries a $5-million cap hit.The Golden Knights are currently $5.8 million over the cap, per CapFriendly, so placing Lehner on LTIR will help them get closer to becoming compliant.

The Detroit Red Wings and defenseman Jake Walman avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, one-way, $1.05-million contract, the team announced Thursday.Walman was a restricted free agent who had an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday. He was the NHL's last remaining case this offseason.In the arbitration proceedings, the Red Wings reportedly filed to give him a two-way pact for $775,000 at the NHL level and $225,000 in the AHL, and Walman countered with a one-way agreement at $1.7 million. However, teams and players can negotiate contracts outside the arbitration process.The 26-year-old will miss the start of the upcoming campaign after having shoulder surgery.Walman collected only four assists in 19 games with Detroit this past season after the St. Louis Blues traded him in March. However, Walman's average ice time significantly increased after the swap, rising from 11:59 over 32 contests with the Blues to a career-high 17:28 with the Red Wings.The Toronto-born blue-liner was limited to 51 games split between the two clubs in 2021-22. Walman made his NHL debut with St. Louis in 2019-20 and suited up for 24 games in 2021. The Blues drafted him 82nd overall in 2014.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs legend and trailblazer Borje Salming revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.The 71-year-old elaborated on his diagnosis in a statement issued through the team:

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without one of their prized offseason acquisitions until around midseason.Winger Max Pacioretty will undergo surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon Wednesday, the team announced Tuesday. He's expected to be sidelined for six months.Carolina acquired Pacioretty from the Vegas Golden Knights, along with defenseman Dylan Coghlan, for future considerations back in July.The 33-year-old still has game, though, despite the minimal acquisition cost for the Hurricanes. He recorded 19 goals and 18 assists in 39 contests with Vegas last season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Hurricanes got a deal done with their lone remaining restricted free agent, inking Martin Necas to a two-year pact with an average annual value of $3 million.Necas was coming off a three-year agreement that carried a cap hit of $863,333.The 23-year-old will still be an RFA at the end of his new deal, but he'll have arbitration rights, a $3.5-million qualifying offer, and will be two years away from being eligible for unrestricted free agency, according to PuckPedia.Necas collected 14 goals and 26 assists while averaging 16:11 of ice time over 78 games this past season. He was even more productive in 2021, notching 14 tallies and 27 helpers while averaging 17:17 of ice time in only 53 games during the shortened campaign.The Czechia-born forward has played three full seasons and five in total with the Hurricanes, who drafted him 12th overall in 2017.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hockey Canada named Andrea Skinner interim chair of its board of directors Tuesday.Skinner takes over for Michael Brind'Amour, who stepped down Saturday. She'll preside until the end of the current board's term in November. Skinner joined the board in November 2020.“As a board we are listening to Canadians," Skinner said in a statement."We are working to make meaningful positive changes to the culture of the sport of hockey," she added. "I am proud of my lifelong commitment to hockey and am honored to serve Hockey Canada as chair of the board; a board that includes men and women with a diversity of age and life experiences, and one that represents different ethnic and cultural communities, including Indigenous Canadians, and the LGBT2Q+ community."Skinner also said she believes the nation's governing body of hockey is "taking positive steps to effect meaningful change" beginning at the grassroots level.The Cornell alumna and former athlete is a partner at Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP, where she serves as the chair of its diversity and inclusion committee.Brind'Amour resigned in the wake of multiple sexual assault scandals engulfing Hockey Canada. The organization settled a lawsuit in May in which a woman said eight CHL players - including members of Canada's 2017-18 world junior team - sexually assaulted her in June 2018 in London, Ontario.In July, the federation reported and urged authorities to investigate an alleged group sexual assault involving members of the national junior team in 2003.Last week, Hockey Canada appointed former Supreme Court of Canada justice Thomas Cromwell to lead a review into the organization's governance structure.In late July, Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith said he would not resign while testifying at parliamentary hearings in which it was also revealed Hockey Canada paid out $8.9 million in sexual abuse settlements since 1989. Days before those hearings took place, Brind'Amour reportedly tabled a motion to remove Smith as CEO, but it was defeated.The Canadian government has frozen Hockey Canada's federal funding, and several of the federation's corporate partners withdrew support ahead of the World Junior Championship, which begins Tuesday in Alberta.Hockey Canada unveiled an action plan in late July that aims to address "systemic issues" and "toxic behaviors" in the sport.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacob Trouba will wear the "C" for the New York Rangers.The Blueshirts named the 28-year-old defenseman captain Tuesday, their first since Ryan McDonagh in 2017-18.Trouba is the 28th captain in the history of the club, which was founded in 1926. He's played the last three seasons with New York after the Winnipeg Jets traded him there in exchange for fellow blue-liner Neal Pionk and a first-round pick (which Winnipeg used on rearguard Ville Heinola) in June 2019.The Rangers are the first team in NHL history to name four consecutive American-born full-time captains with Trouba, McDonagh, Ryan Callahan, and Chris Drury, who's now New York's general manager.Trouba is one of only three current NHL defensemen who are captains, joining Nashville Predators star Roman Josi and Jared Spurgeon of the Minnesota Wild. Trouba had been an alternate captain since the start of the 2021 campaign.The Michigan-born blue-liner notched a career-high 11 goals to go along with 28 assists over 81 games this past season, his ninth in the NHL. Trouba blocked the second-most shots in the league (177) and racked up 207 hits in 2021-22. He was the only NHLer with at least 175 blocks and 200 hits, becoming the first Ranger since Dan Girardi in 2014-15 to accomplish the feat.McDonagh wore the "C" for the better part of four seasons before the Rangers dealt him to the Tampa Bay Lightning in February 2018.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed forward Nicolas Roy to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $3 million.Roy was a restricted free agent coming off a two-year deal with a cap hit of $750,000.The 25-year-old established career highs with 15 goals, 24 assists, and 78 games played this past season. It was his first time playing more than 50 NHL contests since debuting with Vegas in 2017-18.

The Boston Bruins took care of a trio of forwards on Monday, signing Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and Pavel Zacha to one-year contracts.Bergeron re-upped for $2.5 million with another $2.5 million in incentives. Krejci rejoined the club on a pact worth $1 million plus an additional $2 million in incentives. Zacha agreed to a deal with a cap hit of $3.5 million.Bergeron and Krejci were unrestricted free agents, while Zacha was an RFA who Boston acquired in a July trade with the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Erik Haula.The Bruins captain - who's arguably the best defensive forward in NHL history - won the Selke Trophy for the fifth time this June, setting an all-time record. The 37-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2021-22, his 18th campaign. He's played all of them with Boston.Bergeron notched 25 goals - 17 of which came at even strength - and 40 assists over 73 games while winning 61.9% of his faceoffs.He led the NHL in expected goals for percentage at five-on-five among those who played at least 17 total minutes in those situations, according to Natural Stat Trick. Bergeron also topped the league in five-on-five scoring chances for percentage among players who logged more than 39 total minutes in those situations.Krejci played in Czechia last season after spending his entire NHL career in Boston as well. The veteran center led Olomouc in goals, assists, and points.The 36-year-old last appeared for the Bruins in 2020-21, tallying 44 points in 51 games. He chipped in nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 11 playoff games that season as well.Krejci produced 215 tallies and 515 helpers over 962 regular-season NHL contests across 15 campaigns before playing in his homeland in 2021-22. He helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 2011 and reach the final in both 2013 and 2019.Zacha failed to meet expectations with the Devils after they drafted him sixth overall in 2015, but he's still only 25 years old. The Czechia-born center registered a career-high 36 points while tying a personal best with 70 games played in 2021-22.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Coyotes and restricted free-agent forward Lawson Crouse agreed to a five-year contract, the team announced Monday.The deal reportedly contains an average annual value of $4.3 million.

The Boston Bruins signed center Patrice Bergeron to a one-year, $2.5-million contract with an additional $2.5 million in performance-based incentives, the team announced Monday.

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Mason Appleton to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of approximately $2.17 million.Appleton, who was a restricted free agent, avoided arbitration with the pact that will pay him $2 million in the first season and $2.25 million for each of the next two, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.The 26-year-old had an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday.Appleton collected eight goals and 13 assists in 68 games with the Jets and the Seattle Kraken this past season.He started his career with the Jets, playing his first three seasons in Winnipeg before the Kraken chose him in the July 2021 expansion draft. But the Kraken then traded Appleton back to the Jets this past March in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round pick.Winnipeg selected Appleton 168th overall in 2015.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Team Canada revealed the 25 players it'll take to Alberta for the rescheduled 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship hosted later this month.The original event was postponed in December during the preliminary round due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Results from the initial dates won't carry over, and players born in 2002 or later remained eligible for the tournament, which typically has an under-20 requirement.Here's Canada's full roster:ForwardsPlayerCurrent teamNHL rightsConnor Bedard*Regina (WHL)2023 eligibleWill Cuylle*Windsor (OHL)NYRElliot Desnoyers*Halifax (QMJHL)PHIWilliam DufourSaint John (QMJHL)NYITyson FoersterBarrie (OHL)PHINathan GaucherQuebec (QMJHL)ANARidly Greig*Brandon (WHL)OTTKent Johnson*Michigan (NCAA)CLBRiley KidneyAcadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)MTLMason McTavish*Hamilton (OHL)ANAZack OstapchukVancouver (WHL)OTTBrennan OthmannFlint (OHL)NYRJoshua RoySherbrooke (QMJHL)MTLLogan Stankoven*Kamloops (WHL)DALDefensemenPlayerCurrent teamNHL rightsLukas Cormier*Charlottetown (QMJHL)VGKEthan Del MastroMississauga (OHL)CHICarson Lambos*Winnipeg (WHL)MINRyan O'Rourke*Sault St. Marie (OHL)MINDonovan Sebrango*Grand Rapids (AHL)DETRonan Seeley*Everett (WHL)CARJack ThompsonSault St. MarieTBLOlen Zellweger*Everett (WHL)ANAGoaltendersPlayerCurrent teamNHL rightsBrett Brochu*London (OHL)N/ASebastian Cossa*Edmonton (WHL)DETDylan Garand*Kamloops (WHL)NYR*Player was on roster in DecemberShane Wright and Cole Perfetti are among nine players from the December roster who aren't on the squad this time around. The Seattle Kraken chose Wright fourth overall in July's NHL draft, while Perfetti split the last campaign with the Winnipeg Jets - who took him 10th overall in 2020 - and their AHL affiliate.The roster again features Connor Bedard - the projected No. 1 overall pick in next year's NHL draft - but doesn't include Owen Power, who the Buffalo Sabres selected first last year.Power made an immediate impact in December when he became the first Canadian defenseman in world junior history to score a hat trick, completing the feat during the first game of preliminary action.Bedard, meanwhile, dazzled with a four-goal performance in the following contest against Austria.Garand is the only player from the 2021 roster. The United States defeated Canada to claim gold in that tourney. The Canadians took the tournament's top prize in 2018 and 2020 and have won the event a record 18 times.Ethan Del Mastro replaced the injured Daemon Hunt on the roster just prior to the tournament.Russia will not be competing as part of IIHF sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.The tournament will run from Aug. 9-20.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell says he's on the verge of getting Martin Necas under contract."We're speaking on almost a daily basis, and it's getting close," Waddell said, according to the News & Observer's Chip Alexander. "I can only speak for my side of it, but it's going to get done."Necas, who's coming off a three-year pact that carried an average annual value of $863,333, is a restricted free agent. The Hurricanes have approximately $1.9 million in cap space, per CapFriendly.The 23-year-old produced 14 goals and 26 assists over 78 games this past season. He scored at a career-low rate of 8.8% in 2021-22 compared to his previous career average of 14.9% over the prior three-plus campaigns.Carolina controlled the expected goals at a rate of just under 50% (49.98%) with Necas on the ice at five-on-five this past season, according to Natural Stat Trick. The Canes performed slightly better in terms of scoring chances at 50.97% in the same situations.Necas is Carolina's lone remaining free agent. He's ineligible for arbitration and won't be allowed to go that route until after 2022-23.The Hurricanes made a couple of big splashes this summer, trading for talented forward Max Pacioretty and veteran defenseman Brent Burns in separate deals. However, Carolina shipped out experienced blue-liner Tony DeAngelo and lost underrated center Vincent Trocheck, along with solid depth forward Nino Niederreiter, in free agency.Necas has spent his entire career with the Hurricanes, who drafted him 12th overall in 2017.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Michael Brind'Amour is stepping down effective immediately as the chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.Brind'Amour's term was set to expire in November. He issued a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.

Fresh off inking the largest contract in Calgary Flames history, superstar winger Jonathan Huberdeau is ready to get to work.Huberdeau met with media Friday after signing an eight-year, $84-million extension and quickly affirmed his commitment to his new organization."The way my career has gone, I always wanted to play better year after year," Huberdeau said. "So, that's the same attitude I have this year - I want to be better than I was last year, and so on and so on."We want to win, and I'm going to give everything I have so we can win the Stanley Cup."The Flames added Huberdeau, defenseman MacKenzie Weegar, prospect Cole Schwindt, and a conditional 2025 first-round pick last month in exchange for Matthew Tkachuk, who refused to sign a new deal with Calgary.Huberdeau, whose current deal expires after the 2022-23 season, said shortly after the trade that he'd be open to signing long term in Calgary. The 29-year-old told media Friday that a recent meeting with general manager Brad Treliving in Montreal helped get the wheels in motion for an extension."It meant a lot," Huberdeau said. "It could have been a Zoom or something like that. But I think, as a person, that's how you get to know someone better, and I appreciate it, for him to take the time to come and see me from Calgary. It's not a short flight, and we had a great conversation. That made me really think that they really care about me, and they want me to stay there for a lot of years."He added: "You want to play for a team that wants you. It was important (to make a commitment like this). They traded for me, and they wanted me, and they were talking highly about me. You know, when you hear that, you want to play for a team that wants you, and that's why it was so important to me."Huberdeau spent 10 seasons in Florida after the Panthers drafted him third overall in 2011. He racked up 613 points in 671 games with the franchise, including a career-best 115 points this past campaign.With Calgary losing Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau this summer, Huberdeau said he hopes to fulfill a leadership role for the Flames."I want to be a leader," Huberdeau said. "I'm at an age where I can do that, and that's what I want to do."Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Calgary Flames and winger Jonathan Huberdeau agreed on an eight-year extension worth $10.5 million per season, the team announced Thursday.The deal will kick in for the 2023-24 season. Huberdeau, whom the Flames acquired earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade for Matthew Tkachuk, will count for $5.9 million this coming campaign as he plays out the final year of his existing contract."I'm thrilled to be part of the Calgary Flames organization long term," Huberdeau said. "I'm excited for this new chapter, and I am committed to this team. I'll give everything I have, on and off the ice, and I can't wait to play in front of the passionate Flames fans."Calgary obtained Huberdeau, defenseman MacKenzie Weegar, prospect Cole Schwindt, and a 2025 conditional first-round pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Tkachuk, who had informed the Flames he wouldn't sign a new deal. Shortly after the trade, Huberdeau said he'd be open to signing with Calgary long term.Huberdeau will be the league's second-highest paid left-winger when his new contract kicks in, behind Artemi Panarin ($11.642 million per year). The lucrative extension will also make him Calgary's highest-paid skater by a significant margin, with Andrew Mangiapane ranking second at $5.8 million per year.Huberdeau finished fifth in Hart Trophy voting this past season after posting a career-high 115 points and helping the Panthers capture their first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history. He's one of the NHL's most dynamic playmakers:

The New Jersey Devils have signed restricted free-agent forward Miles Wood to a one-year, $3.2-million contract, the team announced ThursdayWood and the Devils were scheduled for an arbitration hearing Aug. 6 before settling. The 26-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.Hip surgery limited Wood to only three games in 2021-22. The Buffalo native has been a quality depth piece for New Jersey when healthy, registering 121 points in 326 career games - highlighted by a 19-goal campaign in 2018.The Devils' entire NHL roster is under contract for next season now that Wood is signed. New Jersey made a collection of notable moves this offseason, adding Ondrej Palat, Erik Haula, John Marino, and Vitek Vanecek to bolster its roster after missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers winger Michael Raffl signed a two-year deal to join Lausanne Hockey Club in Switzerland's National League on Thursday.Raffl was an unrestricted free agent. He put up seven goals and nine assists in 76 games with the Stars this past season while averaging 14:32 of ice time per contest.One of his best seasons came in 2014-15 when he potted a career-high 21 goals and produced at a 0.42 point-per-game clip with the Flyers. Raffl notched a career-best 31 points the following campaign.Raffl, 33, spent the first seven-plus seasons of his NHL career in Philadelphia. The Flyers sent him to the Washington Capitals at the 2020-21 trade deadline. He signed with the Stars as an unrestricted free agent last offseason.The Austrian added an additional 11 points in 39 playoff contests, including two goals and one helper during the Stars' opening-round clash against the Calgary Flames last season.Raffl joined the Flyers as an undrafted free agent out of Sweden in 2013 and logged 89 goals and 90 assists in 590 career NHL games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite losing Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane doesn't want to hear any excuses next season."I think our whole team needs to be maybe 10% better and just grow and build off the season that we had last year," Mangiapane said, according to Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson. "Yeah, we lost two good players, but we didn't lose our whole team."I think the majority of guys are still here, and the majority of guys that were here were successful because of who they are. I feel if everyone is putting in the work and growing, this could be a very special year for us."Like most of the Flames, Mangiapane enjoyed a dominant 2021-22 campaign with a career-high 35 goals and 55 points in 82 contests. Calgary rewarded Mangiapane for his production by signing the restricted free-agent winger to a three-year pact worth $17.4 million on Tuesday.Perhaps most astonishingly, Mangiapane filled the net at an impressive rate while averaging just 15:44 of ice time per contest. Among players to score at least 30 goals this past season, Mangiapane saw the second-lowest playing time, ahead of just Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair.Now, the 26-year-old is ready and willing to step into an increased role in the absence of Gaudreau and Tkachuk."When two big names at forward both leave, there's room for players to step up, and that includes me," he said, per NHL.com's Ryan Dittrick. "That includes some other players as well. There's room there, there's opportunity, and now it's up to us to fill their spot and continue our own growth, too."Mangiapane won't have to fill in the gap alone, though. The Flames acquired star winger Jonathan Huberdeau from the Panthers as part of the trade package for Tkachuk, and he tallied 115 points in 2021-22.Selected by the Flames in the sixth round of the 2015 draft, Mangiapane has 132 points in 260 career contests.Calgary took the top spot in the Pacific Division after posting a record of 50-21-11. The Flames seemed poised for a deep playoff run, but the Edmonton Oilers bounced them in the second round.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free-agent forward Kailer Yamamoto to a two-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $3.1 million, the team announced Wednesday.Yamamoto was a restricted free agent scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Aug. 7 before reaching the agreement.The 23-year-old is coming off the most productive season of his career, registering 41 points in 81 games while averaging nearly 17 minutes of ice time per contest. He'll be an RFA when his new deal expires in 2024.The Oilers drafted Yamamoto 22nd overall in 2017.Edmonton is currently $6.03 million over the $82.5-million limit, according to Cap Friendly, but can stash $6.367 million on long-term injured reserve between defenseman Oscar Klefbom and goaltender Mike Smith.Forward Ryan McLeod, also a RFA, is the last remaining Oiler in need of a contract this offseason.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Jersey Devils avoided arbitration with restricted free-agent forward Jesper Bratt after signing him to a one-year deal worth $5.45 million on Wednesday.Bratt's salary arbitration hearing was scheduled for Wednesday morning. The 24-year-old will again be a restricted free agent once his new prove-it pact expires.The winger's cap hit is slightly above the mid-way mark between the arbitration filings from himself ($6.5 million) and the Devils ($4.15 million), according to The Athletic's Arpon Basu.The Swedish product enjoyed quite the breakthrough season with New Jersey in 2021-22, logging a career-high 26 goals and 47 assists to lead the Devils with 73 points in 76 games.Bratt's underlying numbers from this past season also stood out. New Jersey controlled a team-high 59.1% of the high-danger chances, 53.9% of the shot attempts, and 56.9% of the expected goals with Bratt on the ice at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.Among Devils skaters to play at least 500 minutes at five-on-five, Bratt's 3.36 expected goals for per 60 minutes were the best on the team.Bratt, the team's 2016 sixth-round draft pick, has 203 points in 307 career NHL contests.The Devils have two more unsigned restricted free agents remaining in forwards Miles Wood and Fabian Zetterlund. The franchise has just under $3.3 million in remaining cap space, according to CapFriendly.New Jersey will again try to push up the standings next campaign after finishing seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 27-46-9. The Devils have missed the playoffs for four straight seasons.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Calgary Flames signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $5.8 million, the team announced Tuesday.Mangiapane was a restricted free agent with an arbitration hearing scheduled for August 5. The 26-year-old earned $2.45 million annually on his previous contract.The Flames also signed defenseman Oliver Kylington to a new deal Tuesday.Mangiapane enjoyed a career year in 2021-22, notching 35 goals and 20 assists while averaging 15:44 across 82 contests. The Flames drafted him in the sixth round in 2015.Calgary's entire NHL roster is now under contract. The club has approximately $2.7 million in remaining cap space, according to Puckpedia.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Calgary Flames and restricted free-agent blue-liner Oliver Kylington have agreed to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.5 million, the team announced Tuesday.The two sides were scheduled for an arbitration hearing Aug. 10 before settling. Kylington played last season on a one-year, $750,000 deal, and will be an unrestricted free agent when his new pact expires.Kylington is coming off a breakout year, reaching career highs in games played (73), goals (nine), points (31), and average ice time (18:10). The 25-year-old showed promise on both ends of the ice, according to his underlying stats on Evolving-Hockey. The Flames drafted Kylington 60th overall in 2015. He hadn't played more than 48 games in a season until 2021-22.Calgary also signed RFA Andrew Mangiapane to a new deal on Tuesday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hall of Fame defenseman Kevin Lowe retired from his role as vice chair and alternate governor of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.Lowe will remain with the organization as an ambassador and will support the Oilers' community foundation and alumni."Very few have had the impact that Kevin has had, both on and off the ice," Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson said. "He exemplifies leadership and has done so much to help connect the organization with our fans while supporting so many worthwhile causes in our community."He is a teammate, leader, and friend to so many in the organization, and we congratulate him on an amazing career and are excited for this next chapter of his career."Lowe has been a part of Edmonton's organization for over 40 years - he was even the team's first-ever draft pick in 1979. A key component of the Oilers' dynasty era, Lowe spent the first 13 seasons of his playing career in Edmonton and won five Stanley Cup championships (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990) with the club.A veteran of 1,254 NHL games, he notoriously played through a broken wrist and broken ribs en route to the Oilers' Cup victory in 1988.During his time in the league, Lowe amassed 84 goals, 347 assists, and 1,498 penalty minutes. He also suited up for the New York Rangers, with whom he claimed his sixth Stanley Cup in 1994.Lowe retired from playing in 1998 and went on to serve as the Oilers' head coach during the 1999-2000 campaign. He was also the team's general manager from 2000 to 2008 and spent seven seasons as Edmonton's president of hockey operations.The 63-year-old remains the franchise's all-time games played leader (1,037).The Oilers retired Lowe's No. 4 jersey in November. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 and received the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2022 signing season is practically over. The unrestricted free-agent pool has almost completely dried up (whenever you're ready, Nazem Kadri), and teams still have plenty of time to work out new deals with their RFAs.With that in mind, let's take a look at who could be on the market next summer. Many of these players are likely to sign extensions before testing the open waters, but until then, we're free to speculate what may happen.UFAsForwardsNathan MacKinnonDon't get your hopes up. There's next to zero chance Joe Sakic lets his best player get anywhere near free agency. In fact, there's apparently a reasonable chance MacKinnon locks in this summer. The only question is where the superstar will rank among the league's highest-paid players when he puts pen to paper.David PastrnakPastrnak's discounted six-year deal is about to expire, and he has a chance to be next summer's biggest fish. 40-goal scorers don't come around often, and Boston needs to do everything in its power to retain the 26-year-old sniper to keep its competitive window open.Dylan LarkinLarkin would be an attractive free-agent addition for any team, but it feels like he's a lifelong Red Wing. He's a Michigan native, and Detroit has ample cap space to give him whatever deal he wants. Getting rid of your captain as your rebuild hits its upswing just doesn't make sense.Jonathan Toews and Patrick KaneTrade rumors have already begun to swirl around the three-time Stanley Cup champions. As the Blackhawks stare down a scorched-earth rebuild, many project Toews and Kane to be trade bait for the 2023 deadline. If they aren't moved by then, the pair will have their pick of the litter in free agency.J.T. Miller and Bo Horvat Jeff Vinnick / National Hockey League / GettyMiller still might get traded this summer, but regardless of who he suits up for next season, the versatile star will be one of the most coveted free agents next July. Horvat is due a decent raise from his current $5.5-million cap hit, but it's difficult to envision a scenario where Vancouver lets its leader walk.Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'ReillyThe Blues are in a similar situation to the Canucks. They probably can't afford to retain both, and given Tarasenko's past trade request drama, common sense points to St. Louis trying its best to keep O'Reilly, given the choice.Jonathan HuberdeauHuberdeau is already on record saying he's open to signing long term in Calgary. We shall see - Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau said the same. Sorry for the reminder, Flames fans.Other notable players: Joe Pavelski, Tyler Bertuzzi, James van Riemsdyk, Max PaciorettyDefenseMatt DumbaGiven the financial burden attached to the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts, the Wild may not have a path to giving Dumba the contract he commands. Dumba's offense has dried up a touch in recent years, but he remains a right-side, top-four minute muncher that could help plenty of teams. If he hits the market, he'll be one of the top available options.John Klingberg Francois Lacasse / National Hockey League / GettyKlingberg headlined this summer's free-agent defenseman class and only landed on a one-year prove-it deal. He can essentially manufacture his own market with a strong season in Anaheim.Brian DumoulinDumoulin has been an underrated ingredient in the Penguins' winning formula for years now, and Pittsburgh made it crystal clear this offseason that it's on board with keeping the band together. It wouldn't be a shock to see the near 31-year-old stick around.Damon SeversonThe right side of the Devils' blue line looks set with Dougie Hamilton and John Marino in place while Simon Nemec is on the way. That likely makes Severson expendable next summer, and he should have a long list of suitors. The Saskatchewan native can be deployed in a top-four role at even strength and quarterback a top power-play unit to boot.Scott MayfieldReliable, tough as nails, right-handed, and relatively cheap. Mayfield won't command a huge payday, but he'll draw plenty of interest if he doesn't re-up in Long Island.Other notable players: Radko Gudas, Dmitry Orlov, MacKenzie WeegarGoaliesFrederik Andersen Richard T Gagnon / Getty Images Sport / GettyAndersen bounced back in a big way in his debut season in Raleigh but will be 33 when his current deal expires next summer and is coming off another major injury. What size contract could he realistically command?Semyon VarlamovVarlamov, 34, is in the process of handing the starting reins to Ilya Sorokin, which damages his chances of landing a lucrative contract following next season. However, as illustrated by this summer's goalie market, teams are always in need of stability between the pipes.Jonathan QuickThis could be the end of the line for Quick. The 37-year-old was one of the most accomplished goaltenders of his era, and based on the recent retirement of captain Dustin Brown, he could be getting a statue in the City of Angels.Tristan JarryBased on age alone, Jarry, who'll be 28 next summer, is the most attractive option. If Pittsburgh lets him get that far, of course.Other notable players: Alex Nedeljkovic, Jonathan Bernier, Cam Talbot, Jake AllenRFAsForwardsAlex DeBrincat Michael Martin / National Hockey League / GettyThe success of Ottawa's move to acquire DeBrincat hinges on whether he signs an extension. The diminutive sniper adds a new element to the Senators' attack, and if he bags 40 goals next season, the club better be ready to pony up.Jordan KyrouKyrou's eyes must have lit up when he saw teammate Robert Thomas ink an eight-year, $65-million extension earlier this summer. Kyrou is equally important to St. Louis' success and could seriously cash in if he proves his 75-point campaign wasn't a one-off. His impending raise is also a big factor in the aforementioned Tarasenko/O'Reilly situation.Mathew BarzalBarzal hasn't taken off the way many expected him to since he burst onto the scene, managing 0.81 points per game over the past four seasons. The talent is there, but the results, for whatever reason, aren't. Maybe a new coach and a contract year is the motivation he needs to reach another level offensively.Pierre-Luc DuboisDubois' relationship with Winnipeg appears tenuous at best, but he'll have to sign one more contract as an RFA before he can test the open market. Unless, of course, a trade materializes.Cole CaufieldCaufield won't have a ton of negotiating leverage coming off his entry-level contract, but if he keeps up the pace he reached when Martin St. Louis was hired, he could push to become Montreal's highest-paid skater pretty easily.Other notable players: Roope Hintz, Trevor Zegras, Tim Stutzle, Alexis Lafreniere, Timo MeierDefenseK'Andre Miller Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Rangers are poised to ice a mostly inexperienced crop of blue-liners next season, but Miller has the tools of a burgeoning star. He averaged nearly 25 minutes per night during New York's run to the Eastern Conference Final, and a big year in 2022-23 could lead to a big payday.Evan BouchardEdmonton has $20.6 million committed to its blue line in 2023-24, and that number could rise dramatically if Bouchard continues his ascent. The 22-year-old broke out with 43 points - 35 at even strength - and quickly rose up the Oilers' depth chart. With a projected $16.4 million in space and only 12 players signed beyond next season, the club may have to get creative to accommodate Bouchard's next deal.Other notable players: Vince Dunn, Ethan Bear, Jamie DrysdaleGoaliesIlya SamsonovSamsonov has plenty to prove after two down years in Washington. If he can be the goalie that was once one of the league's top prospects, he should be able to parlay a bounce back into a multi-year contract. He's unlikely to break the bank on his next deal, given he signed with the perennially cap-strapped Maple Leafs, but his options were limited.Jeremy SwaymanSwayman showed plenty of promise for extended periods with the Bruins last season, but Linus Ullmark is under contract for three more seasons. A bridge deal here could be the best course of action.Spencer KnightPlaying behind a two-time Vezina winner with a $10-million cap hit is about as unenviable as it gets for a young netminder looking to cut his teeth in the NHL. That said, despite a solid 19-9-3 record last season, Knight needs to show more promise than a .908 save percentage and 0.5 goals saved above average to usurp Sergei Bobrovsky in the Panthers' crease.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After a tense couple of weeks, Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov has left Russia and is back in the United States, sources told The Athletic's Michael Russo.Kaprizov departed from his home nation late last week by way of Turkey and touched down in New York City on the weekend. He's expected to arrive in Minnesota on Tuesday.Reports emerged in July that the winger was denied entry to the U.S. twice. He first tried to enter the U.S. from Dubai but was turned away. Kaprizov then attempted to cross the ocean by way of the Caribbean Islands but still wasn't permitted entry. He then returned to Russia.The Athletic previously reported that many European players participated in the 2021-22 NHL season without work visas after the league negotiated with the U.S. government to provide exceptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.It isn't known if Kaprizov was able to exit Russia because the Wild got him a U.S. work visa, according to Russo.Kaprizov, 25, set a new franchise single-season scoring record after putting up 108 points in 81 games during the 2021-22 campaign.He took home the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie in 2020-21. Selected by the Wild in the fifth round of the 2015 draft, Kaprizov has 159 points in 136 games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

This is the offseason edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings. Check back every second Monday during the regular season for updated rankings.In this edition, we look at how each team has revamped its roster during the offseason so far.1. Colorado AvalancheThe Avalanche handed out some shrewd extensions to Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen while also nabbing Alexandar Georgiev in a hectic goalie market. On the flip side, the defending champs lost some key contributors in free agency, but does anyone really see them taking much of a step back?2. Carolina HurricanesThe reigning Metropolitan Division winners acquired Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns for peanuts and confetti. The Hurricanes were already in a prime position to contend for a Cup and then got even deeper.3. Tampa Bay LightningIf it ain't broken, don't fix it. The Lightning sent that message loud and clear after signing Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev, Erik Cernak, and Nick Paul to long-term pacts. Losing clutch playoff performer Ondrej Palat and veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh might sting, but after three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Bolts know how to step up.4. Florida PanthersThe Panthers were so good during the regular season that they earned the benefit of the doubt in our rankings despite a roller-coaster offseason. They moved on from their Jack Adams finalist coach and dealt away their leading scorer and top two-way blue-liner, but they also added a unicorn in Matthew Tkachuk. It's hard to determine whether or not Florida improved, but it will be fun to find out.5. Toronto Maple Leafs Steve Russell / Toronto Star / GettyDespite another first-round exit, Toronto has largely stayed the course this offseason. The big change is in the crease, as the Maple Leafs are taking a chance on the oft-injured Matt Murray and youngster Ilya Samsonov. If the tandem doesn't pan out, Auston Matthews and the Buds will likely outscore their problems.6. Edmonton OilersJack Campbell didn't exude much promise through a difficult stretch run and postseason in 2022, but, at the very least, he's better than Mike Smith. If the Oilers can keep the form they found under Jay Woodcroft with some improvement in goal, they'll do some damage in the wide-open Pacific Division.7. Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Penguins managed to keep the band together for a few more chances at a fourth Stanley Cup in the Sidney Crosby era. General manager Ron Hextall was also aggressive in revamping the blue line, adding Jeff Petry and Ty Smith. Their championship window didn't slam shut this summer, and at this point, that's all fans can really ask for.8. Vegas Golden KnightsIf these rankings were based solely on offseason moves, you would find the Golden Knights far, far lower. But what are the chances that Vegas will get so severely trucked by injuries again? Even after trading Pacioretty, the Golden Knights will likely boast a healthy Jack Eichel next season. They'll also be fighting their way back into the playoffs with Bruce Cassidy behind their bench.9. Calgary FlamesLet's get the obvious part out of the way: Losing Johnny Gaudreau and Tkachuk sucks. However, landing Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar in the Tkachuk trade helps uphold the Flames' status as contenders. Huberdeau got 115 points last season, and watching him play with stud center Elias Lindholm should be a lot of fun.10. New York Rangers Elsa / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Rangers have a constant trump card with Igor Shesterkin between the pipes, and he'll likely be tasked with carrying the load again in 2022-23. New York made a nice add in Vincent Trocheck, but an inexperienced back end remains a question mark.11. St. Louis BluesThe Blues have a David Perron-sized hole in their lineup. It'll be tough to replace his production and power-play prowess, but beyond that, the Blues' core mostly stayed intact. The loss of Ville Husso can be offset by the fact that Jordan Binnington returned to form in the playoffs. And Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou seem like they're going to get scarier every year.12. Washington CapitalsStarting the campaign without Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom isn't ideal, but at least Capitals fans can enjoy the team's marked improvement in the crease. Instead of relying on Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek for a third straight season, Washington will be rocking with veteran Darcy Kuemper, who is fresh off a Stanley Cup victory.13. Los Angeles KingsThe Kings surprised many when they forced their way into the playoffs despite missing veteran defenseman Drew Doughty for large parts of the season. Now, Los Angeles is leaning in, adding a bona fide top-line weapon in Kevin Fiala. The Kings will be exciting to watch while their talented young players continue to make substantial strides.14. Minnesota WildIt's officially cap-crunch time in Minnesota, and Fiala was the first casualty of the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise buyouts. The Wild just didn't have the money to keep him, which lessens the team's offensive power. Of course, Kirill Kaprizov is still around and Minnesota locked in Marc-Andre Fleury for two more years, but navigating the team's salary situation will certainly be a challenge moving forward.15. Nashville Predators John Russell / National Hockey League / GettyKeeping Filip Forsberg was a big win for the Predators, and nabbing Nino Niederreiter for cheap was savvy business. Taking on Ryan McDonagh's gigantic contract, not so much. Nashville was active this offseason but still feels like a middling club in the West.16. Dallas StarsThe Stars got deeper up front by signing Mason Marchment, but their offseason can't be properly graded until extensions are reached with restricted free agents Jason Robertson and Jake Oettinger.17. Boston BruinsPlacing the Bruins in the middle of the pack seems fair because, though it's largely expected to happen, Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci haven't officially signed anything yet. Boston will face some adversity right off the jump because Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy are expected to miss time. If the Bruins get off to a good start without those key pieces, their playoff hopes will get a serious boost.18. Ottawa SenatorsThe Senators were the talk of the offseason after a series of aggressive moves and undeniably look like a club on the rise. That said, we need to see growth on the ice before we can rank Ottawa in the upper tiers.19. Columbus Blue JacketsAfter winning the Gaudreau sweepstakes and signing Patrik Laine for four years, Blue Jackets fans have enjoyed one of the most exciting offseasons in franchise history. (Just don't think too much about the Erik Gudbranson deal or the Oliver Bjorkstrand trade.) But, we'll need to see if Gaudreau's presence alone will help Columbus make a push up the standings.20. Detroit Red Wings Jeff Vinnick / Getty ImagesThe Red Wings addressed needs at all position groups this summer and the "Yzerplan" looks to be in great shape. It's not the end of the world if Detroit misses the playoffs this coming season, but it's fair to expect some progress.21. New York IslandersAside from adding defenseman Alexander Romanov, the Islanders haven't done much this offseason. They were reportedly sniffing around Gaudreau, but that didn't pan out. Despite their question marks, the Islanders can at least enjoy a full season in their new arena and won't have to start the campaign on a 13-game road trip. New York won't have Barry Trotz behind the bench, which could give the team a much-needed wake-up call after a lost 2021-22.22. Vancouver CanucksRetaining head coach Bruce Boudreau was a must for the Canucks. Several players, such as the newly extended Brock Boeser, saw an uptick in production under Boudreau's direction, so it'll be interesting to see how the team fares in its first full campaign with the veteran bench boss. J.T. Miller remaining a Canuck certainly doesn't hurt Vancouver's chances of making a playoff push, either, but that saga will be a must-watch moving forward.23. New Jersey DevilsMaybe this will be the year the Devils break through. On paper, New Jersey has put together multiple successful offseasons over the past few years, but momentum has ultimately fizzled once the puck drops. General manager Tom Fitzgerald was busy again this time around, adding Ondrej Palat and trading for John Marino. This is a good, young club with plenty of weapons, and it seems due to make some noise.24. Winnipeg JetsThe Jets stopped short of completely revamping their ranks this offseason and, as of now, Pierre-Luc Dubois is still with the team. Winnipeg struggled mightily last season and now has to contend with the notion that there's tension in the locker room. The Jets have the talent to move up the standings, but we can't justify moving them up these rankings based on the hope that things won't seem as bleak under new head coach Rick Bowness.25. Anaheim Ducks Debora Robinson / National Hockey League / GettyThe Ducks brought in some seasoned vets in Ryan Strome and John Klingberg, which is important for a young club now without longtime captain Ryan Getzlaf. Despite the additions, this roster looks to be a few years away from competing.26. Seattle KrakenWhat did the Kraken need more of in their inaugural season? Goals. What did they get this offseason? Goal-scorers. Seattle acquired sniper Andre Burakovsky and Oliver Bjorkstrand, the latter of whom led the Blue Jackets with 28 goals in 2021-22. Shane Wright also fell into the Kraken's lap at fourth overall, and he and Matty Beniers will terrorize opponents for years to come. However, Seattle needs more from goaltender Philipp Grubauer in its second campaign.27. Buffalo SabresAs the Sabres continue their trek toward relevancy in the Atlantic Division, cleaning up their situation in net was a priority. Buffalo wisely re-signed veteran Craig Anderson, who was a stud for the young squad in 2021-22, and the club brought in Eric Comrie, who's coming off a strong campaign with the Jets. Also waiting in the wings is 23-year-old Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Look for the Sabres to stay the course while receiving some relief from a deeper crease.28. Montreal CanadiensThe Canadiens' big swing of bringing in Martin St. Louis behind the bench paid off, and his return next season will surely be music to the ears of Cole Caufield. The Habs also added Kirby Dach, Mike Matheson, and Evgenii Dadonov, but there aren't enough impact players to significantly move the needle here. Of course, the team will get a jolt if/when first overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky enters the mix, but it'll be a dogfight again in the Atlantic.29. San Jose SharksNew general manager, new head coach, not a lot of new players. The Sharks are entering a transitional period under a new regime, and there isn't enough clarity yet to guess how it will pan out.30. Philadelphia FlyersBetween buying out Oskar Lindblom, conceding in the Gaudreau sweepstakes, and dishing out multi-year contracts to Tony DeAngelo and Nicolas Deslauriers, it wasn't a banner offseason for the Flyers. Perhaps John Tortorella can rally Philly to a bounce-back year on will and determination alone.31. Arizona CoyotesThe Coyotes held on to Jakob Chychrun, and, as expected, weren't major players in free agency. Arizona's offseason was all about the draft, and the club did a terrific job stocking its pipeline with seven picks in the opening three rounds.32. Chicago BlackhawksThe Blackhawks are staring a scorched-earth rebuild right in the face. After shipping a ton of talent out the door, the focus in Chicago shifts to the futures of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, who are each in the final year of their contracts and could be massive bargaining chips at the trade deadline. It's going to be a long season in the Windy City.(Analytics sources: Evolving Hockey, Natural Stat Trick)Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's been almost three weeks since David Perron joined the Detroit Red Wings in free agency, but the forward is still surprised he won't be suiting up for the St. Louis Blues when the 2022-23 season kicks off."I'm still in a little bit of shock that it didn't work out, the way the years went," Perron told The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford. "I guess if you see my performance declining or something, then you're like, 'Maybe there's something there.'"That’s still like raw to me. I had to let some of the dust settle, and I guess I still have to let that happen."Perron said his agent, Allan Walsh, spoke to Blues general manager Doug Armstrong prior to the 2022 NHL Draft about keeping the veteran in St. Louis.The Blues ultimately went a different way July 13, signing Robert Thomas to a monster eight-year extension beginning in 2023-24 and bringing back trade deadline acquisition Nick Leddy."I just felt like that was going to be an easy extension to get done over the summer," Perron said. "I wasn't going to be crazy. I just wanted something where I felt respected."The 34-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down in the latter years of his career. Perron potted 27 goals and 30 assists while pacing the Blues with 26 power-play points in 67 regular-season games.The Quebec native dominated in the postseason with a team-leading nine goals and 13 points in 12 contests before St. Louis fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the second round.Perron also played a key part during the Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup victory, chipping in with seven tallies, nine assists, and two game-winning goals in 26 showings."After the performance, the loyalty, winning the Stanley Cup ... all that combined, I just felt like if you wanted someone, you make it happen, you find a way," Perron said."There's no excuse there for me. That's what is really hurting me, for sure. I'm not saying it's going to be the right or wrong decision from the team perspective, but I just kind of felt like I commanded and earned that a little bit."Perron inked a two-year deal worth $9.5 million to join the Red Wings, marking the first time in his career he signed a contract that wasn't with St. Louis.He enjoyed three separate stints with the Blues across 11 seasons and ranks ninth in franchise history in goals (196) and eighth in points (465).Selected by St. Louis in the first round of the 2007 draft, Perron has 665 points in 973 career NHL games split between the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

P.K. Subban isn't done with the NHL just yet."He wants to play, I can tell you that," Subban's longtime agent, Don Meehan, told the Montreal Gazette's Stu Cowan. "But I think at this stage in his career, he would want to play somewhere that would provide a good opportunity for him."Without sounding too aggressive, I think he's earned the privilege to be somewhat selective in terms of where he would play so that it works for the team and it works for him. In other words, he doesn't just want to play anywhere."Subban is an unrestricted free agent after playing out the final season of an eight-year deal with a $9-million cap hit. While he won't command that figure again, it still won't be easy finding the perfect fit."I've told him that there are teams moving money - assessing what kind of cap space they have, analyzing their depth scenarios to determine just exactly what they can do," Meehan said."Some of these issues are in play as we speak, so I can't get a definitive response from some teams in terms of moving ahead, but I have had expressions of interest for him to date. But the teams that have expressed interest aren't in a position to contract now because they've got other things in play."Evolving Hockey projects the Toronto native to sign a three-year deal with a $3.815-million cap hit.Subban, 33, put up five goals and 17 assists in 77 games with the New Jersey Devils this past season while averaging a career-low 18:18 of ice time per contest.He was one of the league's top defensemen during his prime. Subban captured the Norris Trophy in 2013 and was named a finalist for the coveted honor on two other occasions."He's not the P.K. of eight years ago, but then, nobody is," Meehan said. "But I think there's a place for him (where) he can contribute to a team and contribute well on a positive basis."Selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2007 draft, Subban has 467 points in 834 career contests split between the Habs, Nashville Predators, and Devils.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The top remaining defenseman on the free-agent market is finally off the board.The Anaheim Ducks signed veteran blue-liner John Klingberg to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Klingberg will earn $7 million next season, reports The Athletic's Eric Stephens.Klingberg spent the last eight seasons with the Dallas Stars and now heads to the West Coast on a prove-it pact. The 29-year-old potted six goals and 41 assists in 74 games in 2021-22 while averaging just over 22 minutes of ice time per contest. He led all Stars defensemen with 47 points on the campaign.Klingberg can hit the open market again at the end of the 2022-23 season.The Swedish product's name swirled in trade rumors throughout the previous campaign. Klingberg said in January that he didn't feel "appreciated" by the Stars as contract negotiations stalled.Dallas ultimately hung onto him as his pending unrestricted free-agent status loomed. Klingberg added one assist in seven playoff games before the Calgary Flames eliminated the Stars in the first round of the postseason.Klingberg parted ways with his longtime agent, Peter Wallen, on Wednesday, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.Selected by Dallas in the fifth round of the 2010 draft, Klingberg has skated in 552 career contests.One of the best puck-moving rearguards in the game, Klingberg has amassed 374 points since entering the league in 2014-15, good for eighth-most among all defensemen during that span.Klingberg also erupted for the Stars during the 2020 playoff bubble when he ranked seventh among all skaters with 21 points in 26 games en route to Dallas' run to the Stanley Cup Final.However, his defensive play took a hit over the past few seasons. The Stars failed to control over 50% of the shot attempts and goals for with Klingberg on the ice at five-on-five in 2021-22, according to Natural Stat Trick. He also posted a career-worst minus-28 on the season.The right-handed D-man now joins the likes of youngster Jamie Drysdale, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Cam Fowler on the blue line in Anaheim.Klingberg can also give the Ducks' power play a boost. He topped all Stars defensemen with 20 points on the man advantage last season while averaging just under three minutes of power-play ice time per contest.Anaheim's blue line underwent a bit of a makeover this past campaign as new general manager Pat Verbeek moved longtime Ducks defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Josh Manson near the trade deadline.The one-year pact gives Anaheim some flexibility. The Ducks can flip Klingberg at the trade deadline or hold onto him if they make a surprise push to the playoffs in the Pacific Division.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With free agency underway, here's a list of the best players still available.Forwards

The Ottawa Senators inked forward Mathieu Joseph to a four-year pact carrying an average annual value of $2.95 million.Joseph was a restricted free agent who the Senators acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning along with a fourth-round pick in exchange for Nick Paul in March.The 25-year-old played well offensively after joining the Sens, collecting four goals and eight assists in 11 games. Joseph's average ice time increased by over three minutes with Ottawa compared to his 2021-22 rate with the Lightning.The winger known primarily for his defense produced 12 goals and 18 assists across 69 contests this past season.Joseph spent the better part of four campaigns with the Lightning, who drafted him 120th overall in 2015.His brother is Pierre-Olivier Joseph, a defenseman and 2017 first-round pick who's in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Adidas won't renew its deal as the NHL's official uniform supplier once the current pact expires following the 2023-24 season, the league confirmed to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.The NHL has already begun contacting other apparel companies to let them know that uniform rights will be available in two years, Wyshynski adds."The NHL and Adidas look forward to continuing to work closely together over the next two years and to a smooth transition to the new authentic NHL uniform supplier, which will be announced by the NHL at the appropriate time," the league said in a statement.Adidas took over from Reebok as the NHL's uniform manufacturer on a seven-year deal in 2017-18. It introduced new technology into the sweaters and spearheaded the popular "Reverse Retro" alternate jersey series during the 2020-21 campaign.Adidas also won't be renewing contracts with its NHL players, according to Wyshynski. Its biggest client is Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Jose Sharks will retire Patrick Marleau's No. 12 prior to the club's game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25, the team announced Thursday.Marleau will be the first player in franchise history to receive the honor."As a little boy skating on a frozen pond, my dream was to play in the NHL," Marleau said. "Never could I have imagined the honor of my jersey hanging in the rafters above the very ice that I played so many of my NHL games on."I cannot begin to describe the way I feel. I am truly grateful and thankful for this recognition, but also for being able to play in front of the great San Jose Sharks fans for so long. I'll miss doing so for the rest of my life. Thank you to the Sharks organization, my teammates throughout my career, and especially the fans for this honor of a lifetime."Marleau didn't play during the 2021-22 season and officially announced his retirement in May. He finished his 23-year career as the NHL's all-time game's played leader (1,779) while racking up 566 goals and 631 assists.San Jose drafted Marleau second overall in 1997. He spent 21 years with the organization and is their all-time leader in goals and points. The Saskatchewan native also registered 127 points in 195 playoff games with the Sharks, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2016.Marleau played two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs and eight games with the Pittsburgh Penguins before returning to the Bay Area for his final campaign in 2020-21.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year contract worth $2.2 million, the team announced Thursday.Bear entered the summer as a restricted free agent. The Hurricanes reportedly gave the 25-year-old permission to speak to other teams as they negotiated a deal but a move never materialized.Carolina acquired Bear from the Edmonton Oilers last offseason. He logged 14 points in 58 appearances while averaging 16 minutes per contest in his debut campaign with the Hurricanes."Adjusting to a new team and system can be challenging for a young defenseman," general manager Don Waddell said. "We are confident Ethan will be able to take another step in his development this season."The Hurricanes have made a pair of big-ticket moves this offseason to build upon winning the Metropolitan Division in 2021-22, adding sniper Max Pacioretty from the Vegas Golden Knights and former Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns from the San Jose Sharks in separate trades.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Rangers signed restricted free-agent winger Kaapo Kakko to a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday.The agreement carries an average annual value of $2.1 million, a source told The Athletic's Arthur Staple.Kakko's entry-level contract expired this offseason. New York drafted him second overall, but the 21-year-old hasn't lived up to the billing of a lottery pick just yet with only 58 points in 157 career games.The Rangers have approximately $1.8 million in remaining cap space after signing Kakko, the club's lone RFA.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme was disappointed to discover he wasn't on the same page as the club's new executives, and he says he wasn't given an opportunity to provide his perspective."That's the side of it that hurts, or that's most disappointing to me, is not having the chance to sit down with them to tell them how I saw hockey," Ducharme told The Athletic's Marc Antoine Godin."If the plan was to lose (as many) games (as) we could and to play the young players, I would have liked to have known because I would have had a different approach with them," Ducharme said. "I was trying to squeeze as much as I could everywhere to try and get some results. I saw teams that had games canceled because five of their players had COVID. We had 10 and another eight who were injured, and we still played …"Ducharme led the Canadiens to an unexpected Stanley Cup Final berth in 2021 after taking over that February following Claude Julien's firing. But it didn't take long for the aforementioned injuries and the team's lackluster play to send the Habs spiraling toward the bottom of the league standings in the following season.As a result, Montreal fired general manager Marc Bergevin in November and immediately named Jeff Gorton executive vice president of hockey operations. The Canadiens hired player agent Kent Hughes as their new GM in January. The new brass then fired Ducharme in February, replacing him with Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis, who had no previous pro coaching experience.Though they still finished last in the NHL, the Habs were re-energized under St. Louis, and no one benefited more from the coaching change than rookie Cole Caufield. The Calder Trophy favorite entering the campaign produced only one goal and seven assists in 30 games under Ducharme but erupted for 22 tallies and 13 helpers over 37 contests after the move.Ducharme isn't happy to be repeatedly told he cost Caufield the Calder, saying, "hearing that sucks."He also didn't appreciate the double standard he felt existed in terms of his tenure compared to when the club hired St. Louis."We were always seen as the team that went to the Stanley Cup Final, and that couldn't win," he said. "The coaching change sent a message to the fans and the players that 'we're rebuilding, we're going to put our faith in the young players.' The result was no longer important; Martin could talk about moral victories. Me, if I talked about moral victories, I would get ripped."The Canadiens went 23-46-14 in two partial seasons with Ducharme at the helm. He took over from Julien after serving as a Habs assistant beginning in 2018.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Danton Heinen on Wednesday, inking him to a one-year contract carrying a $1-million cap hit.Heinen posted a career-high 18 goals to go along with 15 assists over 76 games in his first season with the Penguins, who added him as a free agent last July on a nearly identical pact for one year and $1.1 million.The 27-year-old made the most of his opportunities in 2021-22, as 15 of his 18 goals came at even strength while he averaged only 12:43 of ice time.Heinen didn't produce much offensively with the Anaheim Ducks or the Boston Bruins in his previous stops, aside from notching 16 goals and 31 assists in his rookie season with the latter club in 2017-18.Boston drafted Heinen 116th overall in 2014. The Bruins traded him to the Ducks for Nick Ritchie in February 2020.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Kraken signed unrestricted free-agent forward Ryan Donato to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million, the team announced Wednesday.Donato, 26, scored a career-high 16 goals in 74 games last season, adding 15 assists while averaging nearly 14 minutes of ice time per contest. The Massachusetts native joined the Kraken on a one-year, $750,000 deal last offseason after previously suiting up for the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, and Boston Bruins."Ryan elevated his game last season, and we're happy to have him return to the Kraken," general manager Ron Francis said. "He completed a career year and will hopefully eclipse that in 2022-23."Seattle has made a collection of moves to bolster its offense this summer, adding Andre Burakovsky and Oliver Bjorkstrand while drafting Shane Wright fourth overall.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith said Wednesday during testimony in front of Parliament that he won't resign from his position, according to CBC's Richard Raycraft.Many voices, including advocate and survivor Sheldon Kennedy, have called for Smith, as well as Hockey Canada's board, to step down in the wake of two ongoing sexual assault scandals. Numerous MPs on Wednesday also pressed Smith to quit."For the good of hockey, for the good of the countless volunteers across this country, the good work countless blameless people are doing in the sport of hockey, I strongly believe there needs to be new leadership within Hockey Canada," Conservative MP John Nater said."Will you do that? Will you step down for new leadership to take over?"Smith responded by saying he believes he can help inspire appropriate change from his position."I'm prepared to take on this responsibility, for change within our game," Smith said. "I believe I've got the experience to do it."Smith took over as CEO on July 1.Hockey Canada has been subject to intense scrutiny over a sexual assault lawsuit that was settled in May. In the lawsuit, a woman said eight unnamed CHL players, including members of Canada's 2017-18 world junior team, sexually assaulted her in June 2018 following a sanctioned gala event in London, Ontario.The lawsuit wasn't heard in court, but London Police Services recently announced it will reopen its criminal investigation into the matter.Last week, Hockey Canada reported an alleged group sexual assault from 2003 involving members of the 2002-03 national junior team.Federal funds for Hockey Canada have been frozen in the aftermath of the scandals. Additionally, several prominent sponsors withdrew support for the organization leading up to this summer's rescheduled world juniors in Alberta.Hockey Canada recently unveiled an action plan to address "systemic issues" and "toxic behavior" within the sport.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is eager to see older brother Matthew on a more regular basis during the 2022-23 regular season.The Calgary Flames dealt the elder Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers last week in the most stunning move of the offseason. The blockbuster trade brought the superstar siblings together within the Atlantic Division."It's going to be nice to see him pretty regularly," Brady told Sportsnet's "The Fan Morning Show" on Wednesday. "Of course, they're going to be some big games because both teams fight for a playoff spot and will fight to move on in the playoffs."We're probably going to cross paths in some very important games, so I feel like it's going to be really exciting for the both of us and nerve-racking for some of the people in the family, but we're excited for that. We're excited to be able to see each other more and just play those big-time games against one another."The Panthers won the division and Presidents' Trophy last season, and the club should contend again in 2022-23. The Senators appear to be on the upswing for the next campaign after years of rebuilding. Ottawa added Alex DeBrincat and Claude Giroux this offseason to complement a burgeoning young core spearheaded by Brady.The Tkachuk brothers squared off only twice per season when Matthew suited up for the Flames, with the exception of the shortened 2021 campaign that featured an all-Canadian division due to the pandemic.The brothers have followed each other closely throughout their young careers, most notably this past spring when Brady passionately cheered on Matthew with the Calgary crowd during the playoffs.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jonathan Toews isn't thrilled with the idea of waiting out a lengthy rebuild now that Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has fully embraced that strategy."At the end of the day, we're talking about a five-plus-year process, according to Kyle," Toews told The Athletic's Mark Lazerus. "So that part of it doesn’t sound appealing to me at all. I can't speak for (Patrick Kane), but I definitely feel that the amount of turnover our team has gone through every single year these last three or four years, that's where it gets really, really draining. And exhausting."Toews cited the recent trades Davidson pulled off at the draft, in which he dealt a bona fide star forward to the Ottawa Senators and sent 21-year-old Kirby Dach - who Chicago drafted third overall just three years ago - to the Montreal Canadiens."You have a guy like Alex DeBrincat who was under Kaner's wing. And I like to think that Kirby and I had that bond in some ways, too. And out they go, out the door," the 34-year-old Toews said. "Over and over, we've seen that turnover. I'm learning to be more patient, but there's no doubt that timeline is pretty daunting. ... I'm not going to sit here and say what I'm going to do or what the future holds for me, because I really don't know."Davidson's roster purge started well before the offseason. After underachieving despite adding Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones over a four-day span last July, the Blackhawks traded forward Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning before the deadline in March. Hagel, a promising winger in his own right, was under contract through 2023-24."When we traded Hags, and then Cat and Kirby, reality really set in that, OK, this is where we're at, and they've got to really focus on the future," Toews said. "And it's just unfortunate that it's come to that. But it is what it is. So much of that stuff has been out of my control for quite some time, and it's a weird place to be in as a captain."Toews also noted that seeing Evgeni Malkin - who'll turn 36 on Sunday - re-sign with the perennially competitive Pittsburgh Penguins "definitely puts things in perspective" in terms of the Blackhawks captain's own situation.The accomplished Canadian center can become an unrestricted free agent after next season. He and Kane - who's in the same boat contractually - have full no-movement clauses, so they'd have to approve any trades that would send them elsewhere.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former professional hockey player and longtime abuse survivor advocate Sheldon Kennedy called for Hockey Canada's CEO and board to resign in a powerful statement addressing the organization's new action plan on Tuesday"The same people with a new plan expecting different results is the definition of insanity," Kennedy wrote. "I call for the resignation of Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith, his leadership team, and the board of directors to resign and step down from their positions immediately."Enough is enough already."Kennedy has devoted his post-playing career to child abuse prevention and education. He revealed in 1996 that he had been sexually abused by his coach Graham James while playing in the Western Hockey League in the 1980s.The 53-year-old operates Respect Group, which is dedicated to ending abuse, harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The NHL and Respect Group partnered up in December 2021 to train players and staff on how to prevent and respond to abuse.Hockey Canada has been under the microscope since the spring in the wake of two sexual assault scandals.A woman says she was assaulted by eight unnamed CHL players - including members of the 2018 world junior team - in June of that year following a Hockey Canada gala event in London, Ontario. The lawsuit, which wasn't heard in court, was filed in April 2022 and settled in May.Last week, Hockey Canada reported an alleged group sexual assault from 2003 involving members of the 2002-03 national junior team. The organization said it first heard of a rumor about "something bad at the 2003 World Juniors" two weeks prior.Hockey Canada unveiled an action plan to address "systemic issues" and "toxic behavior" within the sport on Monday in light of the serious allegations.Smith officially took over for Tom Renney as CEO on July 1. Both Renney and Smith testified about the 2018 settled sexual assault lawsuit before the House of Commons in June. The pair will appear before Parliament again on Wednesday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Edmonton Oilers avoided arbitration with restricted free-agent forward Jesse Puljujarvi, signing him to a one-year deal worth $3 million on Tuesday.Puljujarvi's salary arbitration hearing was set for July 29.The 24-year-old's standing in Edmonton was unclear after the team was swept in the Western Conference Final by the Colorado Avalanche. At the time, general manager Ken Holland was noncommittal on whether Puljujarvi was in the Oilers' long-term plans."The second half of the year, it was a real struggle. ... I think he lost his confidence," Holland said in June. "Then when he lost his confidence, he obviously was in the top six, and then he worked his way down to the bottom six. ... I've gotta sort out Jesse."Puljujarvi recorded 14 goals and 22 assists for a career-high 36 points in 65 games in 2021-22, but he faded in the playoffs and only put up three points in 16 contests.The Oilers controlled 58.6% of the shot attempts and 59.8% of the expected goals with Puljujarvi on the ice at five-on-five during the regular season, according to Natural Stat Trick.He'll once again be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights once this deal expires, per CapFriendly. Edmonton still has three restricted free agents remaining in Kailer Yamamoto, Ryan McLeod, and Tyler Benson.Selected by the Oilers fourth overall in 2016, Puljujarvi has 98 points in 259 career contests.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dustin Brown is getting some serious star treatment.The Los Angeles Kings will retire the former NHL winger's number and unveil a statue in his honor during a ceremony on Feb. 11 at Crypto.com Arena, they announced Tuesday.Brown's No. 23 will be the seventh number in franchise history to reach the rafters, joining those of Rogie Vachon, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, and Rob Blake.He'll become the third Kings player to have a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, after Gretzky and Robitaille.Brown played his last game May 14 as the Edmonton Oilers eliminated Los Angeles in the first round of the postseason.The 37-year-old spent his entire 18-season NHL career with the Kings since being drafted 13th overall in 2003. He captained the squad to Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014, making him the only American player in NHL history to accomplish the feat."Having my number retired is something I never imagined and is a humbling honor," Brown said. "I am incredibly proud that I played for the LA Kings my entire career. With my number going to the rafters, I am honored to be amongst the King greats, but it makes me think of the two banners already in the rafters, of which I am most proud."It took numerous people to raise those two banners; the same is true for this one. Thank you to all who have helped me achieve my dreams."The New York native is the franchise's leader in games played (1,296) and ranks sixth in goals (325), eighth in assists (387), and seventh in points (712).He tacked on 19 goals and 30 assists in 92 career playoff contests, including a combined 34 points in 46 games en route to the Kings' pair of Stanley Cup victories.Brown served as Los Angeles' captain from 2008-09 to 2015-16.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to a five-year extension with an average annual value of $3.4 million Tuesday.Siegenthaler, 25, has one year remaining on his deal with a $1.125-million cap hit. He could have become a restricted free agent after the 2022-23 season.The Swiss native potted one goal and 13 assists for a career-high 14 points in 70 games this past season while averaging 20:34 of ice time per contest. He also ranked third on the Devils with 98 hits, and he was second on the team with 106 blocks.Siegenthaler enjoyed a breakout season on the back end for New Jersey. His 2.21 expected goals against per 60 minutes ranked first among Devils defensemen who played at least 500 minutes at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.New Jersey also controlled 51.5% of the shot attempts with him on the ice at five-on-five, which was the second-highest mark among the team's blue-liners behind only Dougie Hamilton.Initially drafted in the second round by the Washington Capitals in 2015, Siegenthaler has 27 points in 175 career contests.The Devils acquired Siegenthaler from the Capitals for a 2021 conditional third-round pick just before the 2020-21 trade deadline. He signed a two-year pact last offseason to stay in New Jersey.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

No one knew facing the Avalanche in the postseason would be difficult more than Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter, who proclaimed back in March that a first-round matchup with Colorado would be "a waste of eight days."As Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon pointed out on Monday's episode of the "High Button Podcast," Sutter wasn't wrong."I don't know if he really even meant it ... I don't know if we was trying to jinx us or what, but he turned out to be right, I guess," MacKinnon said. "We did win in seven days."The Nashville Predators had the misfortune of drawing an opening-round date against the eventual Stanley Cup champions as the second wild-card team in the Western Conference. They were swept out of the playoffs."But it's so close, it's really close," MacKinnon said. "We win in OT in Game 2, that can go either way. We had a great (Game 3) win, and then we were down in the fourth game against Nashville."For MacKinnon, the Avalanche didn't face serious adversity until the second round against the St. Louis Blues."That St. Louis series really got us prepared for the final," he said.He added: "We had a great two games on the road (in St. Louis), and then we blow a three-goal lead at home in Game 5. We were just like, 'Oh, my God.'"The Blues took Game 5 thanks to Tyler Bozak's overtime winner. However, Colorado won the series on the road in Game 6, which MacKinnon said was "huge" for the Avalanche given their recent second-round struggles."We (were) terrified of losing Game 6, but you have to put that to the side," he said.The Avalanche then swept the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final before beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to claim their first Stanley Cup since 2001.MacKinnon was key to the team's success. The Nova Scotia native led the Avalanche with 13 goals while chipping in 11 assists in 20 games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Connor McDavid called to mind the classic "if I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" line when asked whether new teammate Jack Campbell will benefit from going to another Canadian market after the netminder's Toronto stint."If he can be the starting goalie for the Leafs, he can be the starting goalie anywhere," McDavid told the media, including TSN, at a charity golf tournament in the Ontario capital Monday."Obviously, this is the hockey hotbed and there's a tremendous amount of pressure on whoever fills that net," the Edmonton Oilers superstar continued. "He's occupied that job for the better part of two years and he's done a great job doing it, so I'm sure he'll transition smoothly."Campbell signed a five-year deal carrying a $5-million cap hit with the Oilers on July 13, the opening day of free agency. He hit the market after two-plus seasons with the Maple Leafs, who reportedly didn't make him an offer after doing so early in the 2021-22 campaign.The 30-year-old played well enough for stretches in Toronto, and his counting statistics reflected that as he went 48-12-8 with a .916 save percentage in 71 games over the last two seasons.However, Campbell's underlying numbers told a much different story, particularly in 2021-22. His minus-10.78 goals saved above expected at five-on-five this past season ranked 102nd out of 112 players at his position, and his minus-0.2 goals saved above average in those situations placed him 66th, according to Evolving Hockey.Campbell also struggled in the Leafs' first-round series loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning this spring, posting a .897 save percentage across seven contests - albeit against the two-time defending champions who ultimately reached a third straight Stanley Cup Final.The Oilers will likely give Campbell a sizable workload next season given that Mike Smith may not play again and Mikko Koskinen signed in Europe. Edmonton made it to the Western Conference Final this year with the Smith-Koskinen tandem but the eventual champion Colorado Avalanche swept them in that series.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.