In August, typically a quiet time for hockey, notable news emerged from the NHL, including Tomas Nosek signing with Pardubice after 11 NHL seasons. The Penguins extended center Thomas Novak for three years at $13.95MM, bolstering their depth as Crosby and Malkin near the end of their contracts. The Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to a historic five-year, $94MM extension and added Collin Graf for three years at $12.75MM. Meanwhile, contract talks between Ottawa and Drake Batherson are stalled, as both sides remain far apart on an extension despite his impressive performance last season.
