Let’s go over some news and notes:
– Perhaps trading Nikita Gusev to the Devils was the Golden Knights’ best option. Still, doesn’t seem ideal. [The Athletic]
– The Golden Knights signed Marcus Kallionkieli (who has Finnish and Brazilian roots) to a three-year, entry-level contract. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
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In other news…
– Restricted free agents are signing left and right. The Devils locked up Will Butcher for three more years yesterday. [All About The Jersey]
– Also, the Avalanche signed defenseman Samuel Girard to a seven-year contract extension. [Mile High Hockey]
– If you haven’t heard, the Wild fired Paul Fenton. And they could replace him with Peter Chiarelli. Yikes! [The Athletic]
– We don’t see hockey fights nearly as much as we used to. And there’s a reason for that. [ESPN]
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