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Ryan Ellis(Defenseman)(D)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Injury

Ryan Ellis (knee) is expected to resume skating in approximately three weeks; return to the lineup not expected until January.

Ellis underwent knee surgery in June and is expected to miss the first three months of the season, at the very least. This is a huge blow to the Predators’ talented blueline as Ellis is coming off of a career-highs in goals (16) and points (38). With Ellis sidelined, look for offseason acquisition Alexei Emelin to play a more prominent role and for Matt Irwin to see regular playing time.

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Adam Vingan 2017-09-11T09:59:21.000Z

Damon Severson(Defenseman)(D)|Columbus Blue Jackets CBJ

Signing

The Devils have re-signed Damon Severson to a six-year deal worth $25 million ($4.1667M AAV).

Severson was a restricted free agent coming off of his entry-level contract and was able to come to terms with the Devils a few days before the start of training camp. Severson owns a big point shot and some sleeper value entering the 2017-18 season, after posting 31 points (3G / 28A) in 80 games a season ago.

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Chris Ryan 2017-09-11T09:50:39.000Z

Shane Doan(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Retirement

Shane Doan has officially retired from the NHL after 21 seasons.

Doan announced his retirement in the newspaper following a 21-year career with the Arizona Coyotes. The 40-year-old was the seventh overall pick in 1995 and appeared in 1540 career NHL games, scoring 402 goals and 570 assists (972 points). Doan had 28 points (15G / 13A) in 55 career playoff games, but the Coyotes only made it out of the first round in eight of their nine playoff appearances.

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Sarah McLellan 2017-08-30T08:57:01.000Z

Leon Draisaitl(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Signing

The Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $68.0M ($8.5M AAV).

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Edmonton Oilers 2017-08-16T14:09:13.000Z

Matthew Nieto(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Signing

The Avalanche re-signed Matt Nieto to a one-year deal worth $1.0M.

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Benjamin Arthur 2017-07-25T20:52:03.000Z

Joseph Blandisi(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Signing

The Devils re-signed Joseph Blandisi to a two-year deal worth $1.36M ($680K AAV).

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Chris Ryan 2017-07-25T20:50:30.000Z

Scott Wedgewood(Goalie)(G)|Colorado Avalanche COL

Signing

The Devils re-signed Scott Wedgewood to a one-year deal worth $650K.

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Chris Ryan 2017-07-25T20:50:13.000Z

Mark Streit(Defenseman)(D)|

Signing

The Canadiens signed Mark Streit to a one-year contract worth $700K.

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Jason Brough 2017-07-25T20:47:08.000Z

Mirco Mueller(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Signing

The Devils signed Mirco Mueller to a two-year extension worth $1.7M ($850K AAV).

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New Jersey Devils 2017-07-25T20:44:50.000Z

Robin Lehner(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Signing

The Sabres re-signed Robin Lehner to a one-year deal worth $4.0M.

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Brayton Wilson 2017-07-25T20:43:56.000Z

Adam Pelech(Defenseman)(D)|New York Islanders NYI

Signing

The Islanders signed Adam Pelech to a four-year extension worth $6.4M ($1.6M AAV).

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Laura Albanese 2017-07-25T20:42:28.000Z

Mika Zibanejad(Center)(C)|New York Rangers NYR

Signing

The Rangers have signed Mika Zibanejad to a five-year extension worth $26.75M ($5.35M AAV).

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Jim Cerny 2017-07-25T10:57:54.000Z

Austin Watson(Left Wing)(LW)|Detroit Red Wings DET

Signing

The Predators have re-signed Austin Watson to a three-year contract worth $3.3M ($1.1M AAV).

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Nashville Predators 2017-07-24T11:27:28.000Z

Brian Dumoulin(Defenseman)(D)|Los Angeles Kings LAK

Signing

The Penguins have re-signed Brian Dumoulin to a six-year deal worth $24.6M ($4.1M AAV).

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Jason Mackey 2017-07-24T10:27:53.000Z

Johnny Oduya(Right Defenseman)(LD)|

Signing

The Senators have signed Johnny Oduya to a one-year deal worth $1.0M.

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Ottawa Senators 2017-07-24T09:50:45.000Z

Connor Hellebuyck(Goalie)(G)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Signing

The Jets have re-signed Connor Hellebuyck to a one-year deal worth $2.25M.

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Ken Wiebe 2017-07-24T09:50:28.000Z

Viktor Arvidsson(Left Wing)(LW)|Boston Bruins BOS

Signing

The Predators signed Viktor Arvidsson to a seven-year extension worth $29.75M ($4.25M AAV).

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Brooks Bratten 2017-07-23T10:37:41.000Z

Marek Mazanec(Goalie)(G)|

Signing

The Predators signed Marek Mazanec to a one-year, two-way deal.

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Stephen Whyno 2017-07-23T10:36:26.000Z

Jordan Martinook(Left Wing)(LW)|Carolina Hurricanes CAR

Signing

The Coyotes re-signed Jordan Martinook to a two-year deal worth $3.6M ($1.8M AAV).

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Sarah McLellan 2017-07-23T10:35:38.000Z

Tyler Gaudet(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Signing

The Coyotes re-signed Tyler Gaudet to a one-year, two-way contract.

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Sarah McLellan 2017-07-23T10:34:03.000Z

NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

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Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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