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32 Thoughts: A collection of late off-season notes

In a collection of late off-season thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about what he learned at the NHL/NHLPA European Media Tour, plus notes on Thatcher Demko, the two offer sheets Edmonton had to consider, and more.
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12. Despite heavy interrogation, Nečas avoided specifics on which teams talked to him: “I’ll be honest, there were lots.” He did confirm Columbus and Winnipeg were serious, and some Hurricanes worked him hard to stay. “I love the guys in Carolina. Great chemistry off the ice.”
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Well, no confirmation that the Sabres were in on him.

21. Didn’t get a chance to ask Daly about Ryan Johansen, whose contract can be terminated by Philadelphia. He’s got $8M remaining. Agent Kurt Overhardt is preparing for a fight, and the Flyers wouldn’t pursue this without a behind-the-scenes wink from the NHL.

I don’t like to question injuries, especially since anyone who's played 905 games (like Johansen) is guaranteed to have legitimate ones. I’m told the key will be everyone navigating how he went from not missing games and practices in Colorado to how he was unable to play for either Philadelphia or AHL Lehigh Valley. The timing is a little weird, which probably has something to do with video of Johansen dancing at his wedding. Again, I wouldn’t try to handicap this, except for saying the NHL and NHLPA hate risking precedent from an arbitrator, so a settlement is always the preference without an air-tight case.
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His wedding video as evidence would be interesting.
 
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Los Angeles Kings sign goaltender Erik Portillo to three-year entry-level contract | TSN

The Los Angeles Kings have signed goaltender Erik Portillo to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced Sunday. The deal runs through 2026-27 and carries an average annual value of $783,333.
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The Los Angeles Kings have signed goaltender Erik Portillo to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced Sunday.

The Goteborg, Sweden native was selected by the Kings in the third round (No. 67 overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft.
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Who's going to tell them?
 
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Matvei Petrov going in the exact opposite direction as Konsta Helenius’ tape job.
 
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Chris Johnston: Injury concerns continue to hold up Jani Hakanpaa signing | TSN

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston told TSN Radio 1050’s First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo Tuesday that the Maple Leafs continue to have concerns about Jani Hakanpaa’s knee, and the longer he and the team go without an agreement, the less likely him playing for the Leafs becomes.
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He has what Josh Gorges had - no cartilage just bone on bone from previous reporting by both CJ and EF.
 
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McGroarty feels Penguins were right landing spot after trade from Jets

As the trade that sent forward Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets to Pittsburgh unfolded, the 20-year-old was ecstatic when he learned the Penguins were his likely destination.
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Not a ton of insight into why he told the Jets he wouldn't sign with them.

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Swayman 'educated' himself after 'scary' RFA process last year

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman said he better prepared himself for negotiations after the arbitration process took a toll on him last summer."If you were to ask me that question a year ago, I would answer truthfully, and I would say it's scary," Swayman said on the effect of contract...
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I know we aren’t allowed to talk about unconfirmed rumors of stuff outside outside the hockey rink but there’s one going around right now that I really really hope isn’t true.

But it isn’t looking good
 
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I know we aren’t allowed to talk about unconfirmed rumors of stuff outside outside the hockey rink but there’s one going around right now that I really really hope isn’t true.

But it isn’t looking good
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It’s confirmed by CBJ on twitter, horrible news
 
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