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In a forward-heavy NHL draft class, teams looking for defensemen have options topped by Reinbacher

In a forward-heavy NHL draft class, teams looking for defensemen have options topped by Reinbacher

David Reinbacher was quick to rally to the defense of his fellow defensemen, and whether this year’s NHL draft class of blue liners lacks depth and is getting overshadowed by the hype regarding a Connor Bedard-led group of high-skilled forwards.
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The top prospects for the 2023 NHL draft from Bedard to Fantilli to Reinbacher and more

The top prospects for the 2023 NHL draft from Bedard to Fantilli to Reinbacher and more

CONNOR BEDARD, center, 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, shoots right. BORN: July, 17, 2005.
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Where to pick Matvei Michkov and other Russian players is a top question at the NHL draft

Where to pick Matvei Michkov and other Russian players is a top question at the NHL draft

Matvei Michkov is the NHL draft's man of mystery. The gifted, playmaking winger is probably the best Russian hockey prospect in nearly a decade — and maybe longer, going back to Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in 2005.
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Post-Connor Consolation: Plenty of talent available after Bedard at NHL draft

Post-Connor Consolation: Plenty of talent available after Bedard at NHL draft

Connor Bedard and the 2023 NHL draft were mentioned in the same breath long before the phenom played a single shift in junior hockey.
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Arizona Coyotes sign backup goalie Connor Ingram to 3-year contract

Arizona Coyotes sign backup goalie Connor Ingram to 3-year contract

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed backup goalie Connor Ingram to a three-year contract, the team announced Sunday. The 26-year-old led the Coyotes with a 3.37 goals against average and a .907 save percentage last season.
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Hurricanes re-sign captain Jordan Staal to a 4-year contract worth $11.6 million

Hurricanes re-sign captain Jordan Staal to a 4-year contract worth $11.6 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal is staying with the Carolina Hurricanes after signing a four-year contract worth $11.6 million.
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Coyotes acquire defenseman Sean Durzi from Kings for 2024 draft pick

Coyotes acquire defenseman Sean Durzi from Kings for 2024 draft pick

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Sean Durzi from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday for a 2024 second-round draft.
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Avalanche acquire center Ryan Johansen in a trade with the Predators

Avalanche acquire center Ryan Johansen in a trade with the Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have filled their second-line center void by acquiring Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
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Erik Haula passes up free agency to remain with Devils by signing 3-year, $9.45 million contract

Erik Haula passes up free agency to remain with Devils by signing 3-year, $9.45 million contract

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Veteran forward Erik Haula passed up a chance to enter free agency next month to remain in New Jersey after signing a three-year, $9.45 million contract with the Devils on Friday.
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Patrick Marleau is re-joining the San Jose Sharks, this time as a developmental coach

Patrick Marleau is re-joining the San Jose Sharks, this time as a developmental coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Marleau is returning to the San Jose Sharks to open his post-playing career — this time in a developmental role.
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