10:50 a.m.: The Nashville Predators sound like they’re able to make a splash or two — or three.
10:45 a.m.: Matt Grzelcyk could be placing on the black and gold subsequent season, albeit in a barely totally different hue. There’s growing chatter the veteran defenseman might be on his method out of Boston to hitch the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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9:39 a.m.: Sounds just like the Devils are a group to observe within the Steven Stamkos sweepstakes, in line with insider and former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes.
9:04 a.m.: When the Lightning acquired the rights to free-agent-to-be Jake Guentzel for a third-round decide, it was fairly clear Tampa Bay was critical about signing the winger. They took benefit of that early signing window, formally inking Guentzel to a seven-year, $63 million contract.
Gotta assume this additionally closes the door on a Steven Stamkos return.
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8:40 a.m.: Some fascinating Steven Stamkos perception from long-time NHL insider Bob McKenzie, who has come out of pseudo retirement for some free company work.
8:15 a.m.: Sam Reinhart simply had the perfect stroll yr. The previous No. 2 decide simply scored a career-high 57 objectives after which added 10 extra on the best way to profitable a Stanley Cup with the Panthers. Florida had till midnight Sunday night time to completely negotiate an extension, they usually have been in a position to beat the buzzer.
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Reinhart and the Cats got here to phrases on an eight-year, $69 million extension, in line with a number of stories. Tim Reynolds of The Related Press was one of many first with the main points.
8 a.m.: Not completely certain how that is doable so early within the day, but it surely seems Tyler Bertuzzi already has a brand new residence. His keep in Toronto was a fast one-year detour, as he reportedly has a long-term contract in hand with the Chicago Blackhawks, in line with The Fourth Interval’s David Pagnotta.
7:30 a.m. ET: Monday is a large day within the NHL, because it’s not simply Canada Day, but it surely’s additionally the beginning of the league yr and open of free company.
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The market opens Monday at midday ET, as unrestricted free brokers formally will be capable of decide their new residence.
It’s a top-heavy marketplace for groups hoping so as to add offense up entrance with a handful of star facilities and wingers out there. The most important title might be future Corridor of Fame middle Steven Stamkos, who could be on his method out of Tampa Bay after 16 legendary seasons. Additionally on that record of stars is Jake Guentzel, who may shake unfastened after the aforementioned Lightning acquired his rights this previous weekend, and former Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault, who’s coming off a well-time career-high 42 objectives. Groups searching for a two-way ahead may as a substitute go for Elias Lindholm, who is predicted to obtain a giant deal of his personal.
Domestically, the Bruins have just a few UFAs of their very own, together with winger Jake DeBrusk. Bruins common supervisor Don Sweeney admitted on the NHL draft that DeBrusk will take a look at the market. The identical can be probably for hometown boy Matt Grzelcyk.
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