The Maple Leafs should settle with restricted free agent Nicholas Robertson before his arbitration hearing, as past cases, like Ilya Samsonov’s, show that arbitration stress can negatively impact player performance and trade value. In other news, forward Blake Biondi begins his pro career with the Hurricanes’ AHL team after facing adversity in college, while Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner is emerging as a promising goaltender for Canada.
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The Minnesota Wild have activated forward Michael Milne from injured reserve and placed him on waivers to assign him to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The 23-year-old winger, who had a brief NHL debut last season and scored 26 points in 60 games with Iowa, is now medically cleared to practice after an undisclosed injury but faces uncertainty regarding his future with the team next summer. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Dallas Stars have reassigned winger Emil Hemming to the OHL's Barrie Colts after a disappointing stint in the AHL, where he failed to score in five games. A first-round pick in 2024, Hemming had 18 goals and 48 points in 60 games for Barrie last season and aims to regain his confidence before transitioning to professional hockey in 2026-27. Want More Context? 🔎
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Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley has signed an eight-year extension averaging $10.587 million annually, as announced by general manager Jim Nill. The 24-year-old, who has become a key player on the team, averaged 23:07 minutes of ice time and recorded a career-high 50 points last season, expressing his commitment to winning a Stanley Cup in Dallas. Want More Context? 🔎
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