Winger William Dufour, previously a promising prospect for the Islanders, has signed with Russian club Lada Togliatti for the 2025-26 season after being non-tendered by the Avalanche. At just 23, Dufour aims to revitalize his career overseas following a decline in offensive production, having recorded only four points in 12 games with the Colorado Eagles after a strong start in junior hockey and the AHL.
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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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Negotiations between the Calgary Flames and forward Connor Zary are reportedly stalled, with the Flames offering a contract in the low $3 million range while Zary seeks a higher amount. At 23, Zary had a solid season with 27 points in 54 games, and if a deal isn't reached, the Los Angeles Kings may pursue him as a valuable addition to their roster. Need More Context? 🔎
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