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Luukkonen signs 5-year, $23.75 million contract with Sabres The goalie achieved a career-best record of 54 games played last season and successfully avoided an arbitration hearing. © Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $4.75 million. …

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Building Blue: Max Sasson Acclimated Quickly in Rookie AHL Season and is Ready to Build in Year Two Max Sasson had a fruitful experience at the center ice position with the Abbotsford Canucks during his debut professional season. Now, as he enters his second year, he aims to capitalize on the lessons learned and further …

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Avalanche Hires Pryor, Pianosi Personnel Brought in by Organization to Lead Amateur Scouting and Strength & Conditioning Departments The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has hired Nick Pryor and Alexi Pianosi as theorganization’s Director of AmateurScouting and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, respectively. Both individuals will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of their departments. …

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Swayman surprises youth hockey players at University of Maine camp Children become ecstatic as the Bruins goalie virtually joins the summer program, causing excitement to ensue. © University of Maine No surprise here, but the University of Maine loves Jeremy Swayman. The Boston Bruins goalie, who is also an alum of the University of Maine, …

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Ken King Courts Set To Open  Sandy Beach Park is home to Ken King Courts, a cutting-edge facility offering pickleball and sport courts. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, along with the Flames Foundation, Parks Foundation, and the King family, are delighted to declare that the grand opening of Ken King Courts will occur on Friday, …

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Senators add Ullmark, Jensen, Perron to talented young core Ottawa aims to “progress further” and break their playoff drought by appointing new coach Green. © Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2024-25 regular season, which …

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Mahura honors Humboldt Broncos on day with Cup in hometown St. Albert A former defenseman of the Panthers honors the memory of young hockey players who tragically lost their lives in 2018. © Philip Pritchard / Getty Images Josh Mahura is a Stanley Cup champion and wanted to make sure the Humboldt Broncos felt like …

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Michkov grateful for ‘warm welcome’ from Flyers, eyes playoffs The 19-year-old forward prospect has arrived earlier from the KHL than expected, stating that they are determined to win. © Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images VOORHEES, N.J. — Matvei Michkov understands the massive expectations that come with him joining the Philadelphia Flyers. But, the …

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Lalonde optimistic about 2024-25 Red Wings, talks club’s progress with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment colleagues The head coach anticipates that Detroit will continue to progress from their strong performance last season in their pursuit of a playoff spot. DETROIT – With the 2024-25 NHL season approaching, Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde participated in …

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