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Ivan Fedotov, a goaltender on the Russian team that won silver at the Beijing Winter Olympics this year, signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers in May. His detention comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
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Lightning clear cap space by trading McDonagh to Predators
Julien BriseBois wanted to explain his plan to Ryan McDonagh in person, laying out exactly why he was asking the veteran defenseman to waive his no-trade clause. After one of the most difficult conversations in his tenure as general manager, BriseBois made perhaps his toughest move yet during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s run of success by trading a prominent member of two Stanley Cup championship teams in an effort to win it again in the coming years. The Lightning sent McDonagh to the Nashville Predators on Sunday for younger defenseman Philippe Myers and forward prospect Grant Mismash, clearing significant salary cap space to make more moves this offseason and setting up Tampa Bay to keep younger core players around for the long term.
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Fake GM shakes up the NHL Draft by trading up to get center Shane Wright | Michael Arace
Scouts seem to agree on the top six in the 2022 NHL draft. The funny thing is nobody is quite sure on the order. So, how available is Shane Wright?
- Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lightning’s valuable negotiating tool in free agency? Comfort
TAMPA — Nick Paul remembers the moment he felt part of the Lightning. The forward’s head was still swirling, trying to digest a March trade from Ottawa to Tampa Bay, where he had to adjust to a new team in the middle of a push to the postseason. About two weeks into his time with the Lightning, while the team was on an up-and-back road trip to Washington, he went to dinner with some of his new ...
- Bucks County Courier Times
Flyers finally in a better salary cap space to pursue talent
The Flyers head into the long offseason about $5 million under the NHL’s projected $82.5-million projected cap for the 2022-23 season.
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Why timing of Sharks firing Bob Boughner isn't fair, but makes sense
The timing of the Sharks firing Bob Boughner has left a sour taste in those in the NHL coaching circle.
- Yahoo Sports Canada
Oilers have major hurdles to overcome to bring back Evander Kane
Ken Holland wants to keep Evander Kane with the Oilers but that won't be an easy task.
- Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh traded to Nashville for cap relief
TAMPA — Just three days after the Lightning lost out on a third straight Stanley Cup title to the Avalanche, general manager Julien BriseBois was forced to have one of those unpleasant offseason conversations with a valued player. BriseBois sat down with defenseman Ryan McDonagh on Wednesday and told the veteran that the Lightning needed to explore trade options to keep a competitive window ...
- NBC Sports Philadelphia
2022 NHL draft profile: Could Marco Kasper climb to Flyers at No. 5?
With the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, the Flyers will have a shot at Marco Kasper. Is the upside high enough? By Jordan Hall
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Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning face busy summers
The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have decisions on unrestricted free agents, and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ondrej Palat's contract is up.
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Jesse Puljujarvi is the player you want to trade for
If you are an NHL team looking to improve this offseason trading for Jesse Puljujarvi should be at the top of your to do list this offseason.
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Jets hire Rick Bowness as head coach
The Winnipeg Jets have finally found a new head coach, hiring former Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness.
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Trade: Predators land McDonagh, Lightning gain salary cap room
A painful-but-necessary move for Tampa Bay. Will Nashville regret this trade?
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Auburn OL target RyQueze McElderry decommits from Georgia
Auburn never gave up on flipping RyQueze McElderry, will it pay off?
- Worcester Telegram & Gazette
From top scorer to top dog: Worcester Railers tab Westborough's Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman as new coach/GM
The Worcester Railers named leading scorer and captain Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman its new coach/GM.
- The Columbus Dispatch
Carson Meyer, Blue Jackets agree to one-year, two-way contract extension
Carson Meyer, who made his NHL debut last season and led the Cleveland Monsters in goals in AHL play, has re-signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- The Columbus Dispatch
Why the Blue Jackets should consider drafting Danila Yurov, a well-rounded winger
Danila Yurov could bring a well-rounded, effective game to the NHL, but questions about drafting Russian players make him risky.