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- If you missed the news last night, the Hurricanes signed former Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan, bringing another skilled defensemen to a crowded top four. [Canes Country]
- With John Tavares signed, it’s officially Karlsson watch. The Senators reportedly offered Erik Karlsson an eight year contract worth $10 million per year:
The @Senators offered Erik Karlsson an 8 year contract extension for $10M per season. Now they are in serious trade talks with multiple teams highly interested. #NHLNews
— Kathryn Tappen (@KathrynTappen) July 3, 2018
But now in trade talks, the Dallas Stars may be the front-runner for the Swedish defenseman:
NHL source tells The Athletic he thinks Dallas has emerged as front runner for Karlsson and Bobby Ryan will not be part of the deal. No other details.
— Chris Stevenson (@CJ_Stevenson) July 3, 2018
Talks on going between Dallas and Senators ... Senators focusing on Miro Heiskanen third overall to Dallas last year, one source suggested. Dallas would rather give up Julius Honka, 14th overall in 2014. Played 42 games with Stars last season. Stay tuned.
— Chris Stevenson (@CJ_Stevenson) July 4, 2018
- Daniel Alfredsson had some nice words for his countryman:
Alfredsson on Karlsson “I think it’s a difficult situation for everybody. No question he is a generational talent and the best player to ever wear the Senators jersey. Then we’ll see what happens. I know for me personally I hope he stays.”
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) July 3, 2018
- Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders. [Islanders]
- Matt Martin is returning to the Islanders and he’s really excited about it. [Sporting News]
Extremely Excited to be Coming back to nyislanders . Most athletes don’t get the opportunity to return to a team that they love. I am blessed and grateful to have that opportunity to… https://t.co/6TI5iligLA
— Matt Martin (@mattymarts17) July 3, 2018
- Hurricanes assistant GM Ricky Olczyk is reportedly leaving the organization.
Expecting announcement that #Canes AGM Ricky Olczyk is leaving the organization. Hearing he is likely to land in Toronto in some capacity.
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) July 4, 2018
- Tyler Bozak wrote a farewell to his longtime team, the Maple Leafs. [The Players Tribune]