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Ilya Kovalchuk confident he’s bringing ‘high level’ of play to Kings

The Kings have been desperate for scoring, having averaged 2.68 goals per game over the last three seasons.

Preds land another steal in Juuse Saros

David Poile continues to make the rest of the NHL look silly.

Police: Emery drowning not suspicious

The 35-year-old player, whose career spanned 11 seasons, drowned in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday.

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PHT Morning Skate: How much, how long for Wilson?; What if Panarin pulls a Tavares?
Wednesday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Rangers pay small price to watch Vesey for two more years
A bridge deal that makes sense for both parties.
- James O'Brien
Devils keep it simple after years of aggressive moves
They've retained forwards Noesen and Coleman to modest deals.
- James O'Brien
PHT Morning Skate: Panarin talks not progressing; Biron on Emery
Tuesday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Adam Henrique’s great fit with Ducks pays off
The Ducks acquired Henrique in a November trade with the Devils.
- Sean Leahy
Flames make fascinating bet with Elias Lindholm contract
Calgary locks up a big part of its takeaway from the Dougie Hamilton trade.
- James O'Brien
Hartman handed prove-it contract by Predators
Hartman to be given opportunities in Nashville.
- Scott Billeck
PHT Morning Skate: The hockey world remembers Ray Emery
Monday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Canadiens make a good move: Solid deal for Danault
Wise choices sometimes feel rare with Montreal.
- James O'Brien
Former NHL goalie Ray Emery passes away at age 35
The hockey world mourns Emery's loss on Sunday.
- James O'Brien
Blue Jackets get nice value with Bjorkstrand; Panarin meeting looms
A nice Sunday for the Blue Jackets, but tomorrow is key.
- James O'Brien
Jets might need to pay Trouba like a star, and that’s OK
Comparing Jacob Trouba to the elite defensemen on the blue line.
- Scott Billeck
Oshie’s six Cup confessions: Green suits, teasing Burakovsky
Hey, not all of us can win championships or grow beards.
- James O'Brien
Ryan Murray’s odd tale continues in Columbus
The second pick of the 2012 NHL Draft is fodder for "What if?" scenarios.
- James O'Brien
Red Wings should sign Dylan Larkin for as long as possible
Even if the money looks risky today.
- James O'Brien
ProHockeyTalk’s NHL free agency tracker
Your one-stop shop for all the free agency happenings.
- Sean Leahy
Has Minnesota already hit its ceiling?
Bruce Boudreau has to be on the hot seat heading into this season.
- Adam Gretz
Judge: No class-action status for ex-NHLer concussion case
The judge declined to certify either of the proposed classes by the ex-players.
- Associated Press
Fleury commits to Vegas for three years
The Vegas Golden Knights are betting on Marc-Andre Fleury, handing him a three-year, $21 million extension.
- Sean Leahy
PHT Stanley Cup Tracker: Caviar in the Cup, Red Square visit, tour of Czech Republic
PHT looks at the adventures of the Stanley Cup.
- Scott Billeck
Ekman-Larsson poised to lead Coyotes into the future
Locking up Ekman-Larsson for the long term keeps a key, veteran piece to the puzzle in place.
- Associated Press
PHT Morning Skate: Jets building long-term contender; NHL yet to figure out how to pay goalies
Friday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Penguins’ big defense spending continues with Oleksiak
Pittsburgh's devoting almost $27 million to seven defensemen next season.
- James O'Brien
What should 'Hawks do with cap space after Hossa trade?
Pondering Pacioretty, Panarin, and other prime trade targets.
- James O'Brien
Blackhawks send Hossa to Coyotes, open space
Vinnie Hinostroza (also pictured) is a key part of Arizona's side of the move.
- James O'Brien
Most interesting Isles to watch post-Tavares
How will Anders Lee, Josh Bailey, and Mathew Barzal perform as the go-to guys?
- James O'Brien
Hellebuyck turns career year into $37 million extension with Jets
Jets lock up goaltending future.
- Scott Billeck
Red Wings agree with Mantha on two-year, $6.6 million contract
Mantha had 48 points in 80 games last season.
- Associated Press
PHT Morning Skate: Lamoriello hasn’t been perfect; Corvo CrossFit Champ?
Thursday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
PHT Time Machine: Remembering Jaromir Jagr trade nobody won
It was a major trade for both teams. It did not go as planned for either one of them. At all.
- Adam Gretz
Goaltending will make or break Hurricanes
They are, as they always are, seemingly a goalie away from being good.
- Adam Gretz
Beyond Karlsson: Five players who could be dealt this summer
Erik Karlsson is not the only big name that could be moved this summer.
- Scott Billeck
Brian Gionta pondering future while getting taste of coaching life
Gionta joined the Bruins following the Pyeongchang Olympics in February.
- Sean Leahy
Not ‘impossible’ for Lightning to add big piece after Kucherov
Don't count the Lightning out of the Karlsson sweepstakes.
- Sean Leahy
PHT Morning Skate: Tampa didn’t break bank on Kucherov extension
Wednesday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Latest Pacioretty rumors seem ominous for Habs
Is Marc Bergevin going to lose yet another trade?
- James O'Brien
Is this it for Zetterberg with Red Wings?
Back issues may make the upcoming season a real question for the Detroit captain.
- James O'Brien
Blues continue busy summer with Patrick Maroon signing
Blues creeping close to the cap after Maroon signature.
- Scott Billeck
Celebrating P.K. Subban’s style as he joins Lindsey Vonn on SI cover
The sports power couple ranked among "the fashionable 50."
- James O'Brien
Kucherov inks $76M extension with Bolts
Only two players have more points over the last two seasons than Kucherov.
- Sean Leahy
PHT Morning Skate: Armstrong winning summer; Bruins losing arms race?
Tuesday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Islanders sign another depth player long-term, and it makes no sense
Ross Johnston is the latest depth player to get a long-term contract from the New York Islanders.
- Adam Gretz
Ducks to retire jerseys of Kariya, Niedermayer this season
They are two of the best players in Ducks franchise history.
- Adam Gretz
Sabres sign top pick Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level deal
Buffalo selected the 18-year-old defenseman from Sweden with the first pick in last month's draft.
- Associated Press
Panarin, Blue Jackets seem destined for disappointing split
If Panarin is not willing to sign a long-term contract extension the Blue Jackets may have no other choice but to trade him.
- Adam Gretz
Carlson takes Stanley Cup around community
John Carlsson took the Stanley Cup to a hospital, a fire station and a fundraiser on his day.
Humboldt player visits Flyers' camp
Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed in the Humboldt accident, visited the Philadelphia Eagles development camp.
PHT Morning Skate: Panarin’s indecision; Ovechkin takes Cup to Red Square
Monday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
Could a Hart and a Lyon be the future in Philly’s crease?
The Flyers appear to have a bright future in goal.
- Scott Billeck
Expect Blue Jackets to be very glad they signed Duclair
The Blue Jackets landing Anthony Duclair for the league minimum will be tough to beat.
- James O'Brien