Florida Panthers pending unrestricted free agent Aaron Ekblad remains without a contract extension as the July 1 deadline approaches, leading NHL insider Pierre LeBrun to suggest he is likely to test the market, with the Utah Mammoth and Dallas Stars as potential suitors. The Mammoth could benefit from adding a top right-shot defenseman, while the Stars would need to clear cap space to pursue Ekblad.
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The Athletic ranked NHL broadcasts based on fan votes, with the Boston Bruins at 32nd and the Detroit Red Wings in first place. The Montreal Canadiens, praised for their dual-language broadcasts featuring celebrated duo Pierre Houde and Marc Denis, ranked 10th, bolstered by Houde's recent recognition with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Ryan Suzuki and defenseman Ronan Seeley to one-year, two-way contracts, with Suzuki earning $775K in the NHL and Seeley $813,750. Suzuki, a 2019 first-round draft pick, showed promise last season with 59 points in the AHL, while Seeley, a 2020 seventh-round pick, has struggled recently, totaling 24 points in 127 games over the past two seasons. Need More Context? 🔎
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The San Jose Sharks are poised for a competitive Calder Trophy race in the 2025-26 season, with potential candidates including goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, second overall draft pick Michael Misa, and defenseman Sam Dickinson. While Askarov is projected as the starting goalie, Misa's training camp performance will be crucial, and Dickinson may face challenges transitioning to the NHL. Need More Context? 🔎
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