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"2024 NCAA Hockey Tournament: Players to Watch and First-Round Matchup Preview"
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"2024 NCAA Hockey Tournament: Players to Watch and First-Round Matchup Preview"

The 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament is set to begin, with Boston College as the No. 1 overall seed. Notable players to watch include Macklin Celebrini from Boston University, Zeev Buium from University of Denver, Artyom Levshunov from Michigan State University, and Will Smith from Boston College, among others, with impressive performances and NHL draft prospects.

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"Sharks Trade All-Star Tomas Hertl to Golden Knights in Stunning Deadline Move"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NHL.com

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The San Jose Sharks have traded forward Tomas Hertl and two draft selections to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft pick and prospect center David Edstrom. Hertl, a two-time All-Star with the Sharks, has spent his entire NHL career with the organization and leaves behind a significant legacy. The trade provides the Sharks with financial flexibility and promising young talent, while Hertl gets the opportunity to compete for the Stanley Cup with his new team.

"San Jose Sharks Make Deadline Deal with Detroit Red Wings for Klim Kostin and Simek"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NHL.com

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The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Klim Kostin from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for defenseman Radim Simek and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Kostin, a 24-year-old Russian forward, has registered 36 points in 136 career NHL games and has also played in the AHL. Simek, a 31-year-old defenseman, has appeared in 209 NHL games with the Sharks and was named captain of the San Jose Barracuda in 2024.

"Maple Leafs Acquire Joel Edmundson in Trade with Capitals"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks

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The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick in the 2024 Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 Draft. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of Edmundson’s remaining cap hit in the deal. Edmundson, who played 44 games for the Capitals this season, provides Toronto with postseason experience and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

"Oilers Boost Forward Lineup with Henrique and Carrick Trade"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NHL.com

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The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, the rights to goaltender Ty Taylor, and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick through trades with the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning. Henrique, a veteran centreman, has played 890 NHL games and scored 257 goals and 264 assists in the regular season, while Carrick, also a centreman, has played 224 NHL games with 26 goals and 22 assists. The trades involve salary retention and conditional draft picks, with Anaheim and Tampa Bay retaining 50 percent of the players' salaries.