NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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NHL Player Movement & Contract News
The NHL offseason continues to be active with several key signings and arbitration filings. Veteran forward Claude Giroux has inked a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators, worth $5 million, though only $2 million will count against the salary cap due to $3 million in potential performance bonuses, marking his 20th NHL season re-signs Sens espn.com. In Calgary, defenseman Simon Nemec secured a significant five-year contract extension worth $36.25 million with the Flames signs Nemec to deal espn.com. The Nashville Predators have also made a substantial commitment, signing center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract gives Bourque contract espn.com.
Defensive prospects are also seeing long-term security. The Anaheim Ducks avoided an offer sheet by re-signing defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year extension valued at $36 million, following his strong first three seasons re-sign Mintyukov espn.com. Meanwhile, forward Chase Stillman has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings signs Stillman to deal espn.com.
On the arbitration front, Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson has filed for salary arbitration, a move that could signal potential contract discussions or a separation files arbitration espn.com. In related news, Alex Ovechkin has not committed to retirement, with his wife indicating he may play for one or possibly two more seasons Ovi sure about end espn.com.