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Source: Flames expected to seek Tkachuk trade
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022 18:33
The Calgary Flames are expected to trade forward Matthew Tkachuk after he told the team he will not sign a long-term extension, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN.The news was first reported by The Athletic.Tkachuk, 24, has played all six NHL seasons with Calgary, which drafted him sixth overall in 2016. Known for his tenacious physical game as much as…
Veteran D Sekera retiring after lengthy career
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 15:47
FRISCO, Texas -- Andrej Sekera announced his retirement on Tuesday after almost two decades in the NHL.The Slovak defenseman played the past 15 full seasons since making his debut in 2006. Sekera played 888 regular-season and playoff games for the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars.He was a key member of the Stars during…
Devils, G Vanecek agree to 3-year, $10.2M deal
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 10:47
The New Jersey Devils acquired Vitek Vanecek to compete for the starting goaltender job.Now they're paying him in line with those expectations.Vanecek and the team agreed to terms Tuesday on a $10.2 million, three-year contract that counts $3.4 million against the salary cap through 2025. After avoiding arbitration, he will make $3.55 million next season, slightly less than incumbent starter…
Olczyk leaving Blackhawks booth after 16 years
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Monday, 18 July 2022 18:00
CHICAGO -- Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks after 16 years as a color commentator on their television broadcasts.He's expected to work Seattle Kraken games next season, joining the team his brother Ricky works for as an assistant general manager."For 16 seasons, we were fortunate to have legendary broadcaster Eddie Olczyk bring Chicago Blackhawks hockey into the homes of…
NHL teams with holes remaining after the first wave of free agency
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 05:03
NHL free agency is in full swing and teams have been taking advantage of their yearly opportunity to get better.Well, some teams are. Others have been weirdly silent, unwilling to make moves to clear cap space, or simply aren't doing much when more is required.There are also teams that fall in the middle, such as the Toronto Maple Leafs. They've…
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