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NHL News: Shea Theodore Signs a Seven-Year Contract Extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Shea Theodore to a seven-year contract extension with a $7.425 million salary cap hit.

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Buffalo Sabres

The Calgary Flames would move a first-round pick but only for a long-term option. Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could be on the hot seat.

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, and the LA Kings

The LA Kings haven't had formal talks with Vladislav Gavrikov or Tanner Jeannot. The Nashville Predators would like a center, but they aren't easy to find.

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NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Canadiens, Devils, Blues, Kraken, Leafs, Utah, and the Canucks

Robert Thomas out with a fractured ankle. Sean Durzi and John Marino undergo surgery. Vince Dunn on the LTIR.

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Maple Leafs, Team Canada 4 Nations, and Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson is still skating in Boston in hopes of a deal. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill watching the Maple Leafs, but it may be more for Team Canada and not the Stars.

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the New York Rangers

Columbus Blue Jackets talking to teams but a short-term move doesn't make sense. Alexis Lafreniere talks are ongoing but no sense of urgency.

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Leafs, and Canucks

Matthew Tkachuk returns to the Panthers lineup. The Stars get three players back. Juraj Slafkovsky will be out a week. Linus Ullmark remains day-to-day.

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NHL News: The St. Louis Blues Extend Jake Neighbours

The St. Louis Blue have extended forward Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract with a $3.75 million cap hit.

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Should Teams Spend Top Money On Goaltending?

Should teams spend a lot of money on goaltending like we've seen of late or should they spend less as goalies can be unpredictable.

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Sharks, Leafs, Canucks, and Golden Knights

Anthony Duclair is out long-term but not the season. Alexis Lafreniere is out day-to-day. J.T. Miller might be ready for tonight.

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NHL Rumors: Teams Will Be Keeping an Eye on the Florida Panthers Pending UFA Sam Bennett

Many think that a Sam Bennett extension with the Florida Panthers will get done, but teams will interested if a deal can't be reached.

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Kings, Senators, Sharks, Kraken, Leafs and Canucks

J.T. Miller questionable for Tuesday. Macklin Celebrini has started skating. Linus Ullmark progressing. Joseph Woll back on the ice.

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