Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, and more

What can Edmonton get for Milan Lucic and Jesse Puljujarvi? Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic:  It is not automatic that Milan Lucic stays in Edmonton this season. Lucic owed just $16 million of actual money as opposed to $24 million…

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NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy and Chuck Fletcher

Charlie McAvoy big deal? Maybe not so fast... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston:  A myriad of arguments is used as to why Charlie McAvoy is not near that level of a Zach Werenski. The one clear aspect is health.…

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Quick Hits: Hurricanes, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and more

The New York Rangers sign Phil Di Giuseppe to a one-year deal. The Toronto Marlies sign Michael Kapla to a minor-league deal.

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NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev. Braden Holtby, RFA/UFA lists

Should Minnesota explore acquiring Nikita Gusev?   Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag):  Minnesota needs to make the playoffs and that is the edict. So, pondering any options to upgrade the forward core has to be considered. That includes looking at…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Hell, Pavel Buchnevich, and more

What Boston might do about their salary cap problem Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  Alas, the Boston Bruins possess about $8.1 million in cap space. The problem lies in the fact they have Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo to…

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NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser, Mikko Rantanen, Patrik Laine, and Kyle Connor

A few more dollars for Brock Boeser?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  It's all about term and money for the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser. The intriguing part is the cap comparables that Boeser draws himself to -- Johnny…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, and more

The moving of Milan Lucic? Ed Duhatschek of The Athletic:  With Michael Ferland signing in Vancouver last week, Milan Lucic's chances of going home shrunk to all but zero. A Milan Lucic for James Neal swap makes some sense for…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Kris Russell, Matt Benning, and Darnell Nurse

Edmonton Oilers Kris Russell and Matt Benning are possible trade targets in this edition of NHL Rumors. Also, the projection of Darnell Nurse is explored.

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A Deeper Look At Jordan Binnington’s Two-Year Pact With The St. Louis Blues

Jordan Binnington starts the next chapter of his career after re-signing for two more years with the St. Louis Blues. What happens next?

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A Deeper Look Into Ryan Dzingel’s Two Year Contract with the Carolina Hurricanes

Ryan Dzingel was once thought to be a $5 million AAV player this summer but his stop in Columbus changed everything and as a result, he signed in day 12 of free agency and not days 1 or 2.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins: Marcus Pettersson, Nikita Gusev, and Nick Bjugstad

Pittsburgh is in the NHL Rumors as they have to get cap compliant but cannot afford Nikita Gusev. Signing Marcus Pettersson is a priority and the RFA's.

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A Deeper Look into Micheal Ferland’s Four Year Contract with the Vancouver Canucks

Micheal Ferland left money on the table in free agency partially because of injury and partially due to high contract demands. In the end, he took less money to play for Vancouver because they did guarantee him a fourth year.…

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