Wes Clark and the Penguins have hired former Leafs scout Chris Roque.

Here's a fun summer fantasy way for Alex Nylander to make the Leafs.

Alex Nylander’s path to the Maple Leafs lineup
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Eric Tulsky and the Carolina Hurricanes have signed 25-year-old forward Martin Necas to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million AAV.

Carolina Hurricanes re-sign forward Martin Necas to two-year, $13 million contract | TSN
The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with forward Martin Necas, keeping one of its most skilled offensive players through the 2025-26 season.
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Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild have signed young defender Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $8.5 million AAV.

Minnesota Wild Signs Brock Faber to an Eight-year Contract Extension | Minnesota Wild
SAINT PAUL, Minn. \- Minnesota Wild General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension ($8.5 million average annual value) that begins in the 2025-26 season and goes through the
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Connor McMichael was reportedly almost traded from Washington to Winnipeg at the Draft.

Capitals and Jets reportedly discussed trade that involved Connor McMichael at 2024 NHL Draft
Connor McMichael was reportedly involved in legitimate trade discussions at the 2024 NHL Draft. According to Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free…
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Soccer Canada have appealed the six points sanction against the team at the Olympics. They have not appealed the suspensions of the three coaches. Canada plays Colombia on Wednesday in the last day of the group stage. A win and they make the knockout round, anything less and they don't. The appeal – that could change everything – is expected to be resolved before the game.

Christa Deguchi won Canada's first gold medal in Judo at the Olympics!

Summer McIntosh destroyed the competition at the 400m individual medley at the Olympics to also win gold for Canada.

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