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Free agent goalie market only makes Shesterkin, other values more precious

Free agent goalie market only makes Shesterkin, other values more precious

Shesterkin, Demko, Saros, Sorokin, and even Vasilevskiy give their teams rare opportunities -- on paper, at least.

Burns, Pacioretty trades give Hurricanes what they badly needed

Burns, Pacioretty trades give Hurricanes what they badly needed

Burns helps them add to previous strengths, while Pacioretty addresses a long-standing need.

Maple Leafs set up for big changes soon -- if they want them

Maple Leafs set up for big changes soon -- if they want them

Notice that Matthews, Marner, Nylander, and most others aren’t under contract for long.

Penguins make Father Time biggest rival with Petry-Matheson trade

Penguins make Father Time biggest rival with Petry-Matheson trade

Montreal gets younger, but doesn’t emphasize picks most of all.

Trade: Devils land Marino, Penguins gain salary cap space

Trade: Devils land Marino, Penguins gain space for Petry

Perhaps there’s some room for the Penguins to get more out of Ty Smith?

Free agent moves highlight Kraken's mixed present, future outlook

Free agent moves highlight Kraken’s mixed present, future outlook

Can they enjoy the best of both worlds this time around?

Senators vastly improved, but could set up salary cap headaches

Senators vastly improved, may set up salary cap problems

Will they regret these investments (and future ones), or is this money well-spent?

Big Red Wings free agent splashes: Chiarot, Copp, Perron

Big Red Wings free agent splashes: Chiarot, Copp, Perron

Is the rebuild over? Detroit is spending as if it is.

Free agent goalies: Campbell to Oilers, Capitals get Kuemper, more

Free agent goalies: Campbell to Oilers, Capitals get Kuemper, more

Also, other interesting goalie moves, including the Maple Leafs signing Samsonov.

Pondering Flames' free agent, future plans without Gaudreau

Pondering Flames’ free agent, future plans without Gaudreau

Four different ways to possibly address what is not an ideal scenario.

Senators stay aggressive with Cam Talbot trade; Wild save cap space

Senators stay aggressive with Cam Talbot trade; Wild save cap space

The Wild get back young goalie Filip Gustavsson in the trade.

This offseason a perfect time for Sharks to trade Brent Burns

This offseason a perfect time for Sharks to trade Brent Burns

A limited market for free agent defenseman could produce some great returns for Burns.

Duncan Keith retirement adds Oilers cap space, Blackhawks penalty

Duncan Keith retirement adds Oilers cap space, Blackhawks penalty

He spent 16 of his 17 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks.

Trade: Maple Leafs roll the dice with Matt Murray

Trade: Maple Leafs roll the dice with Matt Murray

Senators only end up retaining 25% of his salary in the trade.

Report: Malkin to become free agent after Penguins talks stall

Evgeni Malkin reportedly will test free agency after Penguins talks stall

Could this spur a late agreement, or will he become a fascinating gamble in free agency?

Avalanche news: MacFarland promoted to GM; Georgiev signs

Avalanche news: MacFarland promoted to GM; Georgiev signs

Joe Sakic now president of hockey operations; Nichushkin may stick around?

Kings spending more like contenders, rebuild over or not

Kings spending more like contenders, rebuild over or not

Fiala signing, Kempe extension bring prices up for Los Angeles.

Possible trade options for NHL teams seeking goalies

Possible trade options for NHL teams seeking goalies

Could the trade market be a better route for teams that must address goaltending needs rather than the limited options via free agency?

2022 NHL Draft tracker: Rounds 2-7

2022 NHL Draft tracker: Rounds 2-7

Keep up with how all 32 NHL teams wrap up the draft.

Goalie market shrinks again: Red Wings land Ville Husso

Goalie market shrinks again: Red Wings land Ville Husso

The Devils also acquire Vitek Vanecek from the Capitals.

Salary cap trades: Maple Leafs move Mrazek; Oilers ship out Kassian

Salary cap trades: Maple Leafs move Mrazek; Oilers ship out Kassian

Smart work by hopeful contenders; rebuilding teams stock up.

2022 NHL Draft tracker — Round 1: Slafkovský and beyond

Follow along from pick No. 1 all the way to number 32.

Canadiens land Dach via Blackhawks, lose Romanov to Islanders in draft day trades

Canadiens land Dach via Blackhawks, lose Romanov to Islanders in trades

Plenty of picks circulate in those moves.

Wild keep Marc-Andre Fleury with two-year, $7M contract

Wild keep Marc-Andre Fleury with two-year, $7M contract

An already-shallow goalie market got that much thinner. Could Cam Talbot be on the trading block?

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