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Kucherov Not Planning to Test Free Agency, Says LeBrun
TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has no intention of hitting the open market despite entering his contract's final year unextended.
Pierre LeBrun
Simon Edvinsson: Contract Talks With Red Wings Turn Tough
The Detroit defenceman trained with Frölunda in Sweden as he remains a restricted free agent open to an offer sheet from another club.
Panthers Favourites to Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions
In an anonymous poll of 13 NHL general managers by The Athletic, seven picked Florida as favourites, with Colorado, Edmonton, Montreal, Carolina and Vegas also receiving votes.
Fantilli ready to sign with Columbus, term is the sticking point
Insider Pierre LeBrun says the restricted free agent wants 4-5 years while Columbus has cut its offer from 7 years to 6, leaving a gap of one to two years.
Carolina still eyeing Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck
Journalist Pierre LeBrun says Carolina remains interested in Hellebuyck, with a trade involving Alexander Nikishin among the scenarios discussed.
Cutter Gauthier Contract Talks Progress with Ducks
Insider Pierre LeBrun expects Anaheim to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier to a six-year deal worth $13-14 million per season.
Alexander Nikishin Still Wants Out of Carolina
Pierre LeBrun reports the restricted free agent's trade request from Carolina remains in place as Hurricanes training camp nears, with no new contract signed.
Martin St. Louis Signs Contract Extension Through 2030
Montreal Canadiens have extended head coach Martin St. Louis through 2030, rewarding a playoff return last season after their best result under him so far.
Kucherov Contract Talks With Lightning Go Quiet
Pierre LeBrun says he's surprised there's been no news on Nikita Kucherov's extension with Tampa Bay, with his agent and GM staying silent as a 16 September CBA deadline looms.
Edvinsson Set to Join Red Wings Camp Without New Contract
The 23-year-old Swedish defenceman, a restricted free agent, wants Detroit to name a new GM before resuming contract talks ahead of training camp.