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With NHL free agency set to open, all eyes on Ilya, too

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) passes the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Washington. The New York Rangers have signed the top free agent on the market, defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, on Saturday, july 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Shattenkirk comes home, signs 4-year deal with NY Rangers

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington. The Carolina Hurricanes opened free agency Saturday, Jauly 1, 2017, by bringing back 35-year-old forward Justin Williams on a two-year deal worth $9 million. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Carolina brings back Williams, key member of ‘06 Cup team

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Mason tracks the incoming puck during the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Philadelphia. There were only a handful of openings for starters or in platoon situations, making the free agency process plenty stressful for him and his goaltending counterparts around the NHL. Even in this climate, the goaltending market was robust on the first day of free agency as Briant Elliott signed a two-year deal with Philadelphia, Mason with Winnipeg and Ryan Miller with Anaheim. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

Mason, Elliott cash in on robust free agent goalie market

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Nick Bonino plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Western Conference-champion Nashville Predators took care of an area of concern, signing center Nick Bonino away from the Stanley Cup champion Penguins with a $16.4 million, four-year contract on Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Predators sign Bonino away from Pens and acquire Emelin

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FILE - In this March 12, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers left wing Milan Lucic celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. When the puck drops on NHL free agency Saturday, some teams will hit and some will miss. It happens every summer. The Oilers signed Lucic to a seven-season, $42 million contract a year ago and he panned out, helping the franchise reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Booms, busts in NHL free agency during salary cap era

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Jagr says no teams are asking about him, Panthers disagree

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Dave Semenko joke around during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

1980s Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59

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FILE - In this March 31, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) controls the puck as he skates past New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello during an NHL hockey game in New York. Cullen, at 40, could be among the players available when free agency begins Saturday. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Shattenkirk leads lean crop of top NHL free agents

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Hurricanes sign minor leaguers Chelios, Brown to 2-way deals

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Wild re-sign journeyman center Pat Cannone to 2-way deal

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FILE - In this March 9, 2017, file photo, New York Rangers' Derek Stepan (21) shoots as Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Arizona Coyotes have acquired center Derek Stepan and goalie Antti Raanta from the New York Rangers, Friday, June 23, 2017, for defenseman Anthony DeAngelo and the seventh overall pick in this year's draft. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

NHL movement just getting started going into free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobs

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Representatives from NHL hockey teams begin their work during the second round of the NHL hockey draft, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Los Angeles Kings prospect raised by 2 moms

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 14, 2016, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72), of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. At right, in a Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Saad works against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks have re-acquired forward Brandon Saad in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, parting with top young forward Artemi Panarin to complete the blockbuster deal.(AP Photo/File)

Blackhawks deal Panarin and Hjalmarsson, get Saad back

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Blues acquire Brayden Schenn in making 2 trades at NHL draft

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Center Nico Hischier, chosen by the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the NHL hockey draft, puts on a jersey Friday, June 23, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Devils select Swiss center Nico Hischier with No. 1 pick

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), of Sweden, skates with the the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Chicago. The Arizona Coyotes have acquired Hjalmarsson in a trade with the Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Hjalmarsson had spent his entire 10-year career with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Coyotes get D Niklas Hjalmarsson in trade with Blackhawks

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Sabres expect to lose out in signing goalie prospect

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FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo, Arizona Coyotes coach Dave Tippett stands behind his bench during the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Coyotes and Tippett have mutually agreed to part ways after eight seasons. The 55-year-old Tippett led the Coyotes through four years of being run by the NHL after the team went into bankruptcy and took the Coyotes to the 2012 Western Conference Finals. He went 282-257-83 in the desert. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coyotes, Tippett mutually agree to part ways

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press