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Seattle Kraken Announce Coaching Hires
Pro Hockey Rumors
The announcement came with a plan when the Seattle Kraken signed an agreement with the Charlotte Checkers to share them as an AHL affiliate during the 2021-22 season. The Kraken would provide a certain number of players to the minor league team, which is the primary affiliate of the Florida Panthers, but would also hire an assistant coach to join the Checkers staff. That way their prospects would be overseen by someone directly connected to the NHL organization.
Rangers re-sign Igor Shesterkin to 4-year deal with reported $5.65M AAV
The Athletic
The New York Rangers and goaltender Igor Shesterkin have agreed to a four-year deal, the team announced on Monday. Shesterkin was a restricted free agent this offseason.
Capitals re-sign Ilya Samsonov to 1-year deal
TSN
The Washington Capitals announced a new one-year, $2 million deal for Ilya Samsonov on Monday.
Flames sign defenceman Oliver Kylington to one-year, $750K deal
Sportsnet
The Calgary Flames have inked defender Oliver Kylington to a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000, the club announced Monday.
5 NHL Trades That Should Happen After 1st Wave of Free Agency
Bleacher Report
The July 28 opening of this year's NHL free-agent market has long passed, and pickings are slim for clubs still trying to address roster needs before the 2021-22 regular season begins in October.
The riskiest (and safest) long-term NHL contracts signed this summer
Pro Hockey Talk
Even with a relatively flat salary cap for the foreseeable future NHL teams have not been shy about handing out significant long-term contracts this offseason.
Anders Nilsson retires due to post-concussion symptoms, necks problems
Sportsnet
Veteran backup goaltender Anders Nilsson is stepping away from professional hockey due to post-concussion symptoms and neck problems.