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Canadiens newcomer Dvorak impresses Ducharme with his hockey smarts

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MONTREAL, QC – The new top-six line for Montreal Canadiens this season should be Christian Dvorak, who was brought in after Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed a US$6.1-million offer sheet with Carolina, between a healthy Jonathan Drouin and speedster Josh Anderson. Dvorak scored a goal and added three assists in Monday’s pre-season win over the Maple Leafs, surprising a lot of people, including Ducharme.

“I knew he was a complete, solid hockey player (but) I see little things (that make me realize) he’s even smarter than I thought,” said Ducharme.

Matt Carle, longtime NHL defenseman, Joins Wild Amateur Scouting Staff

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ST. PAUL, MN – On the second day of a Minnesota Wildtraining camp that has already seen the return of Russian sensation Krill Kaprizovand the rest of the club, general manager Bill Guerin decided to break some news off the ice before the Wild’s first preseason game on Saturday.

First and foremost, Guerin’s personal contract guru Chris O’Hearn has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. He previously served as the team’s Director of Hockey Operations and had been in that role since the 2019 season.

Viktor Arvidsson on joining LA Kings: “I’m here to win”

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Not long after the calendar flipped to July, LA Kings general manager Rob Blake wasted little time to improve the roster, sending two draft picks to Nashville in exchange for Viktor Arvidsson. The Swedish winger is three years removed from a 34-goal season, although the last couple of years have been somewhat disappointing.

However, the 28-year-old is hoping to regain form in Los Angeles and playing alongside one of the game’s best puck facilitators in Anze Kopitar.

Travis Zajac retires — as a Devil

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NEWARK, NJ – On Monday, veteran center Travis Zajac signed a one-day contract with the New Jersey Devils so he could retire in the jersey he proudly represented for almost 15 years.

Zajac, 36, was originally the 20th overall selection in the 2004 NHL Draft by New Jersey. He served as an assistant captain in seven of his last eight seasons with New Jersey.

He appeared in his 1,000th career NHL game on February 21, 2021, at Washington, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to reach the milestone.

Travis Zajac Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Devil

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NEWARK, NJ – Center Travis Zajac, who spent all but 13 games of his 15-year NHL career with New Jersey, today signed a one-day contract with the New Jersey Devils and announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.  Zajac will remain with the organization in an on/off-ice player development and consulting role, while also working to grow the club’s youth hockey initiatives.

Ryan Kesler Understands that his Impactful Career is Over

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LIVONIA, MI – Ryan Kesler is still recovering from resurfacing surgery on his left hip in February and said he understands he’ll never play in the NHL again.

The 37-year-old also had resurfacing surgery on his right hip May 9, 2019.

“I tried coming back on my first hip and I was working hard rehabbing and skating, and then my other hip went and blocked all my momentum,” Kesler said Monday. “And to be honest, I’m still a far way away to even coming close. I don’t think I’ll ever get to an NHL level again. I’m just hoping to get to a level that I’m happy at.”

Kesler played 15 seasons in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks but has not played since March 6, 2019, for Anaheim against the St. Louis Blues. He has one season remaining on the six-year contract he signed with the Ducks on July 15, 2015.

 

Flames sign restricted free agent Connor Mackey to two-year, one-way deal

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CALGARY, AB- The Calgary Flames have signed defencemen Connor Mackey, who was a restricted free agent, to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $912,500, the team announced Wednesday.

Originally signed by the Flames in March of 2020 after spending his collegiate career with Minnesota State University, Mackey made his debut last season.

Stars announce Álvaro “Al” Montoya as director of community outreach

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FRISCO, TX – Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts announced today the hiring of Álvaro “Al” Montoya to serve as the club’s Director of Community Outreach. The newly created position will be focused on helping the organization grow the game of hockey among underrepresented fans, including Spanish-speakers like himself.

“The Dallas Stars are taking a proactive approach to ensuring that underrepresented communities have a voice at the table,” said Montoya. “From my initial conversations with the executive leadership team, I was impressed with their vision for this position because it was beyond just a figurehead or networking resource. Along with numerous other responsibilities, I will be given the chance to be involved with the decision-making process that will impact how the team connects with those who might not have any experience or background in the sport. I am grateful to the Stars for the opportunity to be put in a position that empowers me to positively impact my new home in North Texas.”

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