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FILE - This April 1, 2017 file photo shows Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. The Canadiens have signed Price to an eight-year contract extension. General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal Sunday, July 2, 2017 the second day Price was eligible to be extended. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rangers, Stars among the best movers in NHL free agency

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2016, file photo, Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec moves to make a save against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Rangers have signed Pavelec to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, July 1, 2017, because the contract had not been announced. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

The Latest: Alfredsson stepping down as Senators adviser

By The Associated Press - 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

Jagr says no teams are asking about him, Panthers disagree

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

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

A man pass a United Center entrance with NHL team logos as preparation for the NHL Draft continue, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Chicago. The two day draft begins Friday. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)

Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid poses before the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid wins first Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Will NHL awards honor Leafs, Oilers, Columbus?

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - At left is an Oct. 2, 2015, file photo showing Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock watching from the bench during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings, in Detroit. At center, in a Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella speaks before an NHL hockey game between Tampa and the Blue Jackets, in Tampa, Fla .At right, in a Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan watches his team play against the Detroit Red Wings, in Detroit. Babcock, Tortorella and McLellan had plenty in common. Not only did the three steer their playoff-starved franchises to the postseason, they are the NHL coach of the year Jack Adams Trophy candidates. (AP Photo/File)

The Latest: Connor McDavid wins Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP

Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights hold cards as NHL expansion draft nears

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Vegas holds all the cards with NHL expansion draft list out

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, (35) and Ryan Ellis (4) for a goal during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: Pittsburgh wins 2nd straight Stanley Cup title

Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

What nerves? Rookies making an impact in Stanley Cup Final

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player’s parents tossed

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev (22), of Russia, skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. Zaitsev shows that Russia has become a reliable pipeline for ready-made NHL talent. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Russia becomes a reliable pipeline for ready-made NHL talent

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL’s top prospect says he is overcoming 2 hernia injuries

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, center, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with Chris Kunitz, left, and Conor Sheary, right, during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jake’s Ladder: Guentzel climbing record book for Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, left, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with teammates during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

“My record is Cups” - Malkin focused on titles, not stardom

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NHL’s international plan includes China but not Olympics

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier kneels on the ice as Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, and Pontus Aberg (46), of Sweden, celebrate a goal by teammate Colton Sissons, not shown, during the third period in Game 6 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Monday, May 22, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Sissons had a hat trick as the Predators won 6-3 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators just 1 NHL team winning thanks to their Swedes

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press