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Devils Links
The Devils will host a NHL 21 tournament called the “NJ Devil Cup” later this month. The games will feature NHL mascots and eight pro gamers. [NHL]
Tom Fitzgerald with an appearance on NHL Network to recap a busy few days of offseason and the work he’s been doing: [NHL]
Hockey Links
It’s official: Alex Pietrangelo has signed with the Golden Knights on a seven-year deal that has a $8.8 million AAV.
THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS HAVE SIGNED DEFENSEMAN ALEX PIETRANGELO TO A SEVEN-YEAR CONTRACT!!!!!!! #VegasGoesGold | #VegasBornhttps://t.co/MI6vo45nEy
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 13, 2020
Related to Alex Pietrangelo: Elliotte Friedman mentions the possibility of a tampering charge from the Blues related to the signing. [Sportsnet]
And a corresponding cap move sends Nate Schmidt to the Canucks:
#Canucks have acquired defenceman Nate Schmidt from the Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. https://t.co/ryQs0D8vmU
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) October 13, 2020
Cory Schneider reunites with Lou:
Hearing that the Islanders are finalizing a deal with UFA netminder Cory Schneider. There's the obvious connection there between Schneider and Isles GM Lou Lamoriello. Happy to see Schneider, 34, get a chance to continue his career. One of the good guys in the game.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 12, 2020
Once the Isles finalize the contract with Cory Schneider, it will be for one year, $700k
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 12, 2020
And it sounds like Andy Greene might do the same:
Lou Lamoriello also said there's a "strong chance" Andy Greene will return. #Isles
— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) October 12, 2020
The big names are off the board, but there’s plenty of guys still available in free agency. See any names you’re interested in? [Sportsnet]
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