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Our pal Nico continues his good play with Team Switzerland at the Worlds: He had two points in a game against Austria. [NHL]
Todd Cordell on comparing Hughes and Kakko at the Worlds: “If you want to rank Kakko ahead of Hughes, go ahead. But if you’re basing your opinion on three games, in which nothing new or unexpected has transpired, then I hope you’re not in charge of making important decisions in your field of work.” [HockeyBuzz]
ICYMI: Fabian Zetterlund and Mikhail Maltsev have signed three-year entry-level contracts:
#NJDevils news:
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) May 13, 2019
The New Jersey Devils today announced that forwards Fabian Zetterlund and Mikhail Maltsev have signed three-year, entry-level contracts starting with the 2019-20 season. pic.twitter.com/OwPILZkjhV
According to @CapFriendly, the cap hit of the ELCs for Fabian Zetterlund & Mikhail Maltsev is $809,167. They both have performance bonuses of $132,500 in each of the first two seasons and $82,500 in Year 3 (50K more in base salary).#NJDevils pic.twitter.com/WM2YHiFjY6
— Devils Insiders (@DevilsInsiders) May 14, 2019
Hunting for talent: Which forwards will the Devils look to target in free agency this summer? [The Athletic ($)]
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Looks like the Sabres have a new coach:
As @FriedgeHNIC first suggested/speculated, Ralph Krueger will indeed be named the next head coach in BUF.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) May 15, 2019
Ducks forward Ryan Kesler had hip surgery May 9 and is unlikely to play next season. Will he ever play again in the NHL? [TSN] [The Athletic ($)]
Brendan Shanahan has signed an extension as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs:
Brendan Shanahan signs a 6 year extension as Maple Leafs President. Through 24-25.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) May 14, 2019
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