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Your free-agency questions answered
Would a long-term deal for Alexander Radulov be worth it? Did Kevin Shattenkirk's play with the Capitals actually hurt his worth? You've got questions about free agency. We've got answers.
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Original Mr. Expansion puts Vegas' challenge in perspective
No one knows better than Ron Low, the Capitals' first goaltender, about the trials and tribulations of playing for an expansion franchise. "It was tough sledding," said Low, who also played for three other first-year teams. "But it was still the NHL."
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Metropolitan Division free-agency preview
Even the Stanley Cup champion Penguins have holes to fill this offseason. So do the Capitals and Rangers. Will either Metro rival land the biggest fish on the free-agent market -- defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk?
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Stars make buyout of goalie Niemi official
The Dallas Stars have announced their buyout of the final year of goalie Antti Niemi's contract, a plan that will spread the $3 million payment over two seasons.
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Selanne was an elite goal scorer from the start.
In celebration of Teemu Selanne being selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, SportsCenter looks back on Selanne's record-breaking rookie season.
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Supreme Court to hear N.J. sports betting case
In a surprising twist to New Jersey's ongoing legal efforts to offer sports betting, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will hear the state's appeal and look at the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992.
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2017 free-agency coverage
Who is going where when the clock strikes noon on July 1? We have full coverage before, during and after the annual free-agency frenzy.
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Golden Knights send defenseman Methot to Stars
The Stars acquired Marc Methot from the Golden Knights in a trade that sent goaltender Dylan Ferguson and a 2020 draft pick to Vegas. Methot played the past five seasons for the Senators before the Golden Knights took him in last week's expansion draft.
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Sharks issue qualifying offers to trio of forwards
The San Jose Sharks have issued qualifying offers to forwards Chris Tierney, Marcus Sorensen and Barclay Goodrow and will retain their negotiating rights as restricted free agents.
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Blues pass on qualifying offer to Yakupov
The St. Louis Blues chose not to extend a qualifying offer to Nail Yakupov, making the 2012 No. 1 pick an unrestricted free agent.
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Oilers sign winger Kassian to 3-year extension
Edmonton has locked in 26-year-old Zack Kassian with a three-year contract extension.
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Hurricanes to re-sign Ryan to 1-year deal
The Hurricanes and Derek Ryan have agreed to terms on a one-year deal in which the forward will make $1.43 million this season.
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Devils unveil Hischier, say '17 debut possible
As Nico Hischier is discovering, being taken No. 1 in the NHL Draft has its perks.
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Fleury thanks fans, Sid, Mario for Pens years
Former Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury thanked fans, teammates and the entire organization for 14 years in Pittsburgh.
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Reports: Stars place goalie Niemi on waivers
Goalie Antti Niemi, who went 12-12-4 for the Stars last season, has been put on waivers with the team having acquired Ben Bishop, according to reports.
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Selanne, Recchi among Hall of Fame inductees
Teemu Selanne headlined the 2017 Hockey Hall of Fame class that was announced on Monday.
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Supreme Court will hear New Jersey sports betting appeal: What's next?
Now that the Supreme Court has decided to hear New Jersey's appeal in its long-running quest to offer legalized sports betting, ESPN's gambling experts examine how we got to this point and answer other key questions moving forward.
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Winners and losers from draft weekend
Which teams got better and which teams got worse after a busy week of deals and drafts? Hint: The newest team came out on top, and an Original Six side took major hits.
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Full coverage: 2017 NHL draft
The NHL world descends upon Chicago for the weekend of June 23 and 24 for the 2017 draft. Get all you need to know in one place.
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Way-too-early 2018 NHL draft rankings
Joe Veleno is the latest player to be granted exceptional status by Hockey Canada. Is he the top prospect available for the 2018 NHL draft?
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Elliott, Edelman, Baez featured in Body Issue
The ninth Body Issue, which celebrates the athletic form, will feature some of the biggest names in sports, including Ezekiel Elliott, Julian Edelman and Javier Baez.
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ESPYS voting
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ESPYS Voting: Best NHL Player
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPY Awards on July 12 on ABC!
Trade tracker
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NHL Trade Tracker
The expansion draft is heating up the trade calls. Track the action of all the latest trades right here.
