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NHL News: The Washington Capitals Extend Jakob Chychrun

The Washington Capitals have extended defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contract, a $9 million salary cap hit.

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Panthers, and the Top 12 Pending RFAs

A couple of management questions. Contract talks between the Panthers and Sam Bennett are going well. Top 12 pending NHL RFAs.

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NHL Injuries: Flames, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Predators, Sens, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets

Kirill Kaprizov is expected to start staking this week. Thatcher Demko returns to the Canucks lineup but Elias Pettersson headed back to Vancouver.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens GM Clarifies Overpaying in Trade Statement

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes on the deadline and clarifying his comments about overpaying in a trade.

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NHL Rumors: An Outdoor Game, and NHL Expansion Talk

An outdoor game will be heading to Utah at some point. Should the NHL be looking at expansion or should they leave it alone?

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Kings, Canucks, and Golden Knights

Sam Bennett didn't play in overtime. Thatcher Demko could start tonight. Tomas Hertl leaves after crashing heavily into the boards.

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NHL Rumors: Could Matthew Knies Cost the Toronto Maple Leafs Around $9 Milllion?

The Toronto Maple Leafs might have to pay pending RFA Matthew Knies upwards of $9 million on a long-term deal, and the threat of an offer sheet.

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers

What could it take for the Chicago Blackhawks to re-sign Ryan Donato? The Edmonton Oilers will be looking for a goaltender this offseason.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks

Leon Draisaitl may return before Connor McDavid. Three consecutive team skates for Gabriel Landeskog. Elias Pettersson leaves early.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, John Tavares, and What’s the Number?

There appears to be a deal to be made between the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares. It will come down to, what's the number?

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and NHL Expansion

The Pittsburgh Penguins could do some UFA and offer sheet hunting this offseason. Another Houston expansion group emerges.

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Blues

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl likely out this week. Rasmus Ristolainen could be done for the year. Ondrej Palat and Curtis Lazar went for some imaging.

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