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July 31, 2025

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July 31, 2025/ Chris Nichols

New contracts for Lehner and Spaling, along with a host of other info.

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July 30, 2025

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July 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Turris on No. 1 C role in Ottawa, Ryan and MacArthur contracts, Canadian spotlight, and several Coyotes-related thoughts; Gardiner on the new contract, relationship with Carlyle and Leafs' collapses.

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July 29, 2025

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July 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Giordano on Iginla, Monahan, all things Flames and a light-hearted poke at Eberle; Frolik, Jets avoid arbitration with short-term pact; Elliott has some extra jump this summer knowing he's the No. 1 guy for Blues.

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July 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 28, 2025

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July 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Spezza explains what will likely be behind Alfredsson's thought process as he decides his playing future with the Detroit Red Wings.

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July 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 27, 2025

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July 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Bennett's compete level, even in the middle of the summer, impresses Flames' Treliving.

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July 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 24, 2025

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July 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Booth's goal is to earn the second line left wing slot with the Leafs, and he thinks the suggestion he's less passionate than other NHL players is laughable.

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July 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 23, 2025

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July 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Prust on Subban's energy, passion and leadership; O'Reilly and Kreider avoid arbitration at the last minute.

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July 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 22, 2025

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July 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The reasonable nature of Kyle Dubas will be great for analytics;  Logan Couture opens up about how devastating the loss to the Los Angeles Kings was in the playoffs and how it stuck with him the whole summer.

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July 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 21, 2025

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July 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Arbitration season is here, which means teams and players will have their differences settled one way or another.

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July 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 20, 2025

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July 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The Columbus Dispatch has news of a potentially strong development in the Ryan Johansen contract negotiations.

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July 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 17, 2025

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July 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Another stellar Babcock interview; Del Zotto is humbled, motivated and is speaking with a "bunch" of teams; Doesn't sound like Glencross wants to give the Flames a hometown discount this time around; Schneider reflects on his time in Vancouver, new contract with Devils.

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July 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 16, 2025

Nichols' Notes

July 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Vey, Strome and Colborne look ahead to 2014-15; Pens' Jarry will be NHL-ready one day; Holland scores an ace; Garrison reflects on time with Canucks; Alzner on Orpik, Niskanen, Kuznetsov, Grabovski and Trotz.

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July 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 15, 2025

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July 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Grigorenko's new attitude for the Sabres; Coyotes' expectations for Gagner, as well thoughts on Yandle trade rumors.

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July 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 14, 2025

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July 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The potential of Teravainen and Mantha have excited the fan bases for the Hawks and Wings, while Brodeur continues to wait for the "right fit."

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July 13, 2025

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July 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Rick Nash ain't going anywhere; Stars' PP1 could be deadly; Evander Kane is just scratching the surface of his potential; Dubinsky's leadership lessons from Jagr, Drury and Naslund; Weiss and Heatley shouldn't be written off just yet.

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July 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 09, 2025

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July 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Contract extension for Toews, Kane and Schneider are officially done. The Penguins issued a statement on the Crosby wrist situation, and what's up with the Johansen negotiations?

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July 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 08, 2025

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July 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The Post-Gazette reports Sidney Crosby is slated for wrist surgery this week. 

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July 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 07, 2025

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July 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Ken Hitchcock shares his thoughts on hockey analytics, including where he sees a trend going leaguewide.

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July 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 05, 2025

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July 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Johnny Gaudreau has been advised that his leg strength will be a key factor in his transition into the NHL.

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July 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
July 04, 2025

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July 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Happy Fourth of July!

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