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   NHL · 2026-08-02

   Montreal's Summer Recruitment Push Signals Offensive Upheaval Ahead

   The Canadiens are pressing hard on two fronts—locking in a prospect and chasing a star winger—with implications for their roster construction and depth scoring next season.

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   NHL · 2026-08-01

   Batherson's Kempe Comp, Nikishin's Eight-Figure Ask, and the Texas Expansion Horizon

   As Ottawa and Carolina navigate high-stakes offseason negotiations, the contract precedents being set ripple through league salary architecture—and roster construction for the 2026-27 season.

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   NHL · 2026-08-01

   Chayka's Toronto Rebuild Is Already Priced In—The Blockbuster Bet Is Fading

   Four months and a dozen roster moves into his tenure, Toronto's GM has run out of obvious trade targets and signaled his biggest piece isn't moving.

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   NHL · 2026-08-01

   San Jose Just Anchored Its Core—What That Means for Celebrini's Scoring Path

   Macklin Celebrini's record contract isn't about the AAV; it's about the Sharks finally committing to a foundation, and that stability has direct implications for his offensive consistency.

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   NHL · 2026-08-01

   Celebrini's $18.8M Anchor: What a Discount Contract Means for Sharks' Win Total

   San Jose just locked up its franchise engine at a below-market rate, freeing cap space to build around him—and that flexibility is a material edge for their playoff trajectory.

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   NHL · 2026-08-01

   Eichel's Dominance Reshapes Vegas' Ceiling — And What It Means For Your Props

   Five years after arriving as a marquee rental, Jack Eichel has built a playoff résumé that dwarfs Vegas' original stars, forcing a recalibration of how you price Golden Knights depth and secondary scoring.

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   NHL · 2026-07-31

   Graf's $4.25M Deal Signals Sharks Commitment to Secondary Scoring Depth

   San Jose locks in its third-leading goal scorer through 2029, cementing a forward group that nearly pushed the franchise back to the playoffs.

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   NHL · 2026-07-31

   Babcock's Edmonton Arrival Masks a Coaching Miss—And What It Means for Oilers' Line Movement

   The Oilers settled for Mike Babcock after Vegas blocked Bruce Cassidy one week too early, a sequence that raises questions about Edmonton's roster ceiling under new direction.

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   NHL · 2026-07-31

   Penguins Lock in Novak at $4.65M: Mid-Tier Depth Gets Expensive as Pittsburgh Bets on Consistency

   Pittsburgh's three-year extension to Tommy Novak signals organizational confidence in a 40-point producer, but the $4.65M cap hit may tighten flexibility if the roster's playoff window narrows.

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    NHL · 2026-07-31

    Joel Nystrom's Defensive Metrics Signal a Durable Depth Addition for Carolina's Blue Line

    A rookie defenseman's elite underlying numbers suggest the Hurricanes have found a reliable third-pair option, which matters for their shutdown efficiency and goalie workload.

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    NHL · 2026-07-31

    Aho's Playoff Fade Was Feature, Not Bug—And Carolina Knows It

    Sebastian Aho's underwhelming 2026 postseason wasn't a warning sign; it was proof that the Hurricanes can win without carrying their captain, and it sets up a high-confidence rebound in 2027.

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    NHL · 2026-07-30

    Pittsburgh's Contract Reckoning: How Six Expiring Deals Will Reshape the Penguins' Win Window

    The Penguins face a season that will determine not playoffs but franchise direction—with Crosby's next move as the fulcrum.

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