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Thomas Chabot Feeling Good After Playing Two Seasons With Wrist Issue
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (wrist) will be fully healthy for the first time in a long while when the puck drops for the 2024-25 NHL campaign. The talented blue-liner has been dealing with a wrist issue over the past couple of years, but he underwent surgery in May and has said the wrist is […]
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Tim Stutzle Ready To Go For New Season
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle (shoulder) has declared himself fully healthy ahead of the new NHL campaign. Stutzle missed the final seven regular-season games in 2023-24 with a shoulder injury. However, after receiving treatment "every day for the last three months," the 22-year-old rising star is ready to go for the start of 2024-25. Stutzle […]
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Juuso Parssinen Signs One-Year Extension With Predators
Nashville Predators forward Juuso Parssinen has signed a one-year, $775,000 extension. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after coming off a three-year entry-level contract. Parssinen recorded 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) in 36 games in the AHL last season and has shown some promise on the NHL stage. In 89 career appearances, Parssinen […]
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Cedi Osman Rejects Lakers To Return To Europe
Veteran forward Cedi Osman reportedly had an offer on the table from the Los Angeles Lakers before inking a deal with reigning EuroLeague champion Panathinaikos. Osman has landed in Greece on a one-year contract despite previously being in advanced talks with Real Madrid. According to Eurohoops, the 29-year-old also had an opportunity to join the […]
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Davis Bertans Skips Warriors Workout To Move To Dubai
Free-agent forward Davis Bertans looks set to end his NBA stay after spending eight seasons in the league. Bertans appeared to be working towards earning a contract for a ninth campaign in the Association and was scheduled to have a workout with the Golden State Warriors, but he will now move to Dubai instead. According […]
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EJ Liddell Joins Bulls
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, power forward EJ Liddell has agreed a deal with the Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old Illinois native moves to Chicago after being released by the Phoenix Suns. The Suns waived Liddell two weeks ago after acquiring him in an offseason trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. After going 41st in […]
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Jarred Vanderbilt May Not Be Ready For Preseason
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) may not be ready to participate in training camp and preseason. The 25-year-old suffered a foot injury in February, and according to Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan, Vanderbilt continues to be troubled by it. "Vando is gonna be interesting," Bresnahan said on the Lakeshow podcast. "I'm not sure he'll be […]
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Tristan Thompson Agrees To New One-Year Deal With Cavaliers
Veteran center Tristan Thompson will spend another campaign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson, who won the NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016, returned to Cleveland last offseason, following short stints with five different teams. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Thompson is now extending his stay for another year. The 33-year-old was a double-double machine during […]
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Tomas Suchanek Set To Miss 6-8 Months Following ACL Injury
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Tomas Suchanek (knee) is expected to be out for six to eight months after he had successful surgery to repair a ruptured ACL. The 21-year-old netminder has so far been limited to AHL action with the Ducks, going 14-10-5 with three shutouts, a 2.92 goals-against average, and a .910 save percentage in […]
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Beckett Sennecke Ruled Out For 6-8 Weeks
Anaheim Ducks winger Beckett Sennecke (foot) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks after he suffered a foot fracture during offseason training. Sennecke was the third pick in this year's draft. The 18-year-old signed an entry-level deal with the Ducks in July. However, the injury means that he will have to wait for his debut […]
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Marshall Rifai Signs Two-Year Extension With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai has inked a two-year extension. He will carry an annual average value of $775,000 on the deal, which will kick in from the 2025-26 campaign. Rifai made his first two NHL appearances last term, averaging 11:40 of ice time across a couple of regular-season contests in February. The 26-year-old […]
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Alex Goligoski Retires From NHL
Defenseman Alex Goligoski has retired from the NHL after 17 seasons. The 39-year-old logged 1,078 career regular-season games in the league, scoring 87 goals and 475 points. He won the Stanley Cup early in his career in 2009 with the Pittsburgh Penguins and went on to play for the Dallas Stars, Arizona Coyotes, and Minnesota […]
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Marc Staal Announces Retirement
Defenseman Marc Staal has announced his retirement following a 17-year NHL career. The 37-year-old wraps up his run in the league after making 1,136 regular-season appearances. Staal, who posted 234 career points (53 goals, 181 assists), spent his first 13 seasons with the New York Rangers before having spells with the Detroit Red Wings, Florida […]
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Oskar Sundqvist Resumes Skating
St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (knee) has resumed skating ahead of the new campaign. The veteran centerman had his 2023-24 season cut short by an ACL injury on March 25. Sundqvist was initially ruled out for six months, so he appears to be on track in his recovery. While the 30-year-old offers little to […]
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Dominik Kubalik Moves To Switzerland
Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has signed a contract to play for HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland this season. The 29-year-old, who also suited up for Ambri-Piotta before moving to North America, returns to Europe following 357 NHL appearances. Playing in Chicago, Detroit, and Ottawa, Kubalik registered 93 goals and 176 points. He was limited to 15 […]
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Stephen Curry Fired Up To Prove Doubters Wrong
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry enters his 16th NBA season with the aim of proving doubters wrong. "I love the fact that people don't think we can keep the pace with some of the other teams that they're picking in the West," the multi-time MVP said in an interview with People. "And I […]
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Cedi Osman On The Brink Of Joining Real Madrid
Veteran forward Cedi Osman is set to join Real Madrid for the 2024-25 campaign. According to Eurohoops, Osman is in "advanced talks" with the European powerhouse. Following a lengthy spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Osman was traded to the San Antonio Spurs last offseason. He was used as a bench piece throughout the campaign and […]
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Warriors Working Out Troy Brown Jr.
According to ESPN's Kendra Andrews, free-agent guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. will be working out for the Golden State Warriors this week. Brown Jr. is available as a free agent after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Minnesota and Detroit. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across the season. Despite being only 25, […]
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Mac McClung Signs Partially Guaranteed Deal With Magic
Two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will once again attempt to nail down a spot in the National Basketball Association. The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that the high-flying guard has signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Orlando Magic ahead of training camp. Mac McClung also took part in the Magic's camp a […]
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Talen Horton-Tucker Joins Bulls On Partially Guaranteed Deal
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, shooting guard Talen Horton-Tucker has signed a partially guaranteed deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old was available as a free agent after playing out a pair of campaigns in Utah. Horton-Tucker had a mixed season in 2023-24 and even spent some time out of the rotation, but […]
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GG Jackson II Ruled Out For At Least Three Months
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will be out for at least three months, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jackson II broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in training and had a successful surgery on Wednesday. It's a bitter blow for the 19-year-old, who had an impressive debut campaign in 2023-24, […]
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Maple Leafs Among Teams Interested In Max Pacioretty
Veteran winger Max Pacioretty has been linked with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs have "looked at" Pacioretty, adding that Toronto isn't the only option for the 35-year-old, who is an unrestricted free agent following a stint with the Washington Capitals. Pacioretty collected 23 points (four goals, […]
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Steven Lorentz Joins Maple Leafs On Professional Tryout Agreement
Free-agent center Steve Lorentz has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old is looking for a new team after helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in June. Lorentz, who has also played for the Carolina Hurricanes and San Jose Sharks, made 38 regular-season appearances for the Panthers last […]
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Thatcher Demko Resumes Skating
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is back skating and working on the ice this week, according to CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal. Demko is working his way back from a knee injury and was expected to miss the preseason. However, his return to the ice might signal that he could be game-ready sooner than previously expected. […]
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Brad Marchand Has Multiple Offseason Surgeries
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (abdomen, elbow, groin) will enter the 2024-25 campaign following multiple offseason surgeries. He had procedures done on his elbow, groin, and abdominal area. The veteran played through a torn elbow tendon in 2023-24 and suffered the two other injuries in the final stages of the regular season. Despite the […]
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Torey Krug To Miss Season Due To Ankle Surgery
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (ankle) has been ruled out for the 2024-25 NHL season. The team announced last month that Krug had been diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and would try to rehabilitate the injury without surgery. However, in the end, Krug is forced to have surgery to get the […]
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Leon Draisaitl Signs Eight-Year Extension With Oilers
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the franchise. The German superstar landed a deal worth $112 million and will carry a historically high cap hit of $14 million starting from 2025-26. $104 million of the deal will be paid out in bonuses. Draisaitl was signed to a huge […]
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Tyler Johnson Signs Professional Tryout Agreement With Bruins
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson has joined the Boston Bruins on a professional tryout agreement. The veteran forward is looking to extend his NHL career into a 13th year. Following a long spell with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Johnson has spent the last three campaigns with the Chicago Blackhawks. He notched 31 points (17 […]
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Arturs Silovs Expected To Be Fine For Training Camp
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (knee) is expected to be good to go for the start of training camp. Silovs pulled out from Latvia's Olympic qualifying tournament last week due to knee inflammation. However, Team Latvia general manager Rudolfs Kalvinitis believes Silovs will be fine for the Canucks camp, which opens on Sept. 19. The […]
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Josh Norris Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery
Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) is fully healthy for the start of training camp. Norris underwent left shoulder surgery in early March, missing the final couple of months last season. He made 50 appearances in 2023-24, scoring 16 goals and 30 points. Shoulder issues have plagued Norris for several years; this was already his […]
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