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   NHL · 2026-07-16

   Zegras Lock-In Signals Flyers' Playoff Core Stays Intact

   Philadelphia's $9.125M AAV deal with Zegras avoids arbitration and reinforces a front office betting heavy on its young throughline.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Perfetti's $6M Deal Rewards Injury Recovery, Not Last Season's Regression

   Winnipeg locks in its young forward before arbitration, but a 30% scoring drop and a premature return from ankle surgery signal caution on near-term offensive props.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Kane's Homecoming Decision Clouds Chicago's Playoff Path

   Patrick Kane is choosing between Buffalo and Chicago with a verdict imminent, and the Blackhawks' offensive ceiling hinges entirely on which way he goes.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Luke Tuch Signs Two-Way Deal as Columbus Deepens AHL Depth Amid Offseason Upheaval

   The Blue Jackets secure organizational forward depth on a two-way contract, but the move signals a team still rebuilding its bottom-six after missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Yzerman's Exit Opens Door on Larkin's Detroit Future—And Contract Comps Reshape the Flyers' Entire Payroll

   Steve Yzerman's stepping down as Detroit's GM creates uncertainty around Dylan Larkin's trade request, while the Flyers face a cascade of salary comps that could push their star forwards into the $9-10 million range.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Gauthier's $15M Demand Forces Ducks Into Fire-Sale Mode

   Anaheim's salary crunch just got sharper: Cutter Gauthier is hunting $15 million after Leo Carlsson's offer-sheet boom, and the Ducks are actively shopping veteran forwards to create runway.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Yzerman's Departure Signals Structural Failure at Detroit—and Market Opportunity in Red Wings Futures

   Seven years and zero playoff appearances later, Steve Yzerman steps down as Detroit GM, leaving a franchise in freefall and bettors with a critical window to fade the organizational chaos.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Yzerman Steps Aside in Detroit; Devils Land Mantha in Flurry of Summer Moves

   The Red Wings' front-office overhaul and New Jersey's addition of a 33-goal scorer reshape two teams' offensive profiles heading into 2026-27.

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   NHL · 2026-07-15

   Yurov's Rookie Blueprint: Why Minnesota's 27-Point Freshman Maps to Sustained Upside

   A self-aware rookie who logged 73 games in his first season while carving out chemistry with established Russian vets signals the Wild have a reliable mid-tier scorer entering year two.

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    NHL · 2026-07-15

    Mantha's Pittsburgh Resurgence Lands Him in New Jersey—but Devils' Scoring Depth Problem Runs Deeper

    Anthony Mantha's 33-goal season with Pittsburgh caught New Jersey's attention, but adding one reclaimed scorer won't fix the structural weakness that cost the Devils a playoff spot.

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    NHL · 2026-07-15

    Pridham's Arrival Signals Pittsburgh Roster Surgery—Watch for Trade Activity

    The Penguins hired a salary-cap architect to help Kyle Dubas navigate hard roster decisions this offseason, and the move telegraphs imminent trades.

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    NHL · 2026-07-14

    Giroux's Return Signals Ottawa's Steadiness—and Secondary Scoring Stability

    At 38, Claude Giroux re-signed with the Senators on a one-year deal, anchoring a power-play unit and secondary scoring pipeline that oddsmakers may have undervalued after Brady Tkachuk's departure.

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