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Flyers watch World Junior Summer Showcase closely with 8 prospects in event Bonk, Barkey, Bjarnason could potentially have a promising future in Philadelphia. © Bruce Bennett/Getty Images PLYMOUTH, Mich. — The Philadelphia Flyers have embraced a rebuilding effort they hope will turn them into Stanley Cup contenders in the near future. The 2024 World Junior …

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2024 World Junior Summer Showcase: 3 things learned on Day 9 Hagens and Martone could potentially be the top two picks; Nadeau from Canada might start the season with the Hurricanes and miss the World Junior Championship. © Michael Miller, ISI Photos / Chris Tanouye, Getty Images Saturday was the ninth day of the World …

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Barlow using ‘massive offseason’ to prepare for opportunity with Jets  Following the departures of Monahan and Toffoli, the 19-year-old forward prospect could potentially get a chance. © Chris Tanouye/Getty Images WINNIPEG — Colby Barlow took notice when Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff turned to his prospect pipeline after losing key players to free agency …

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Gauthier ‘excited and ready to work’ after Lightning development camp  The 19-year-old forward who guided Drummondville to a QMJHL championship is planning to turn professional after this season. © Dennis Pajot/Getty Images BRANDON, Fla. — As he was preparing for the first day on ice at Tampa Bay Lightning development camp in July, forward Ethan …

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Martone has size, talent to be ticketed for top-5 pick in 2025 NHL Draft ‘Game breaker with some bite’ hopes to have a major season for Brampton in OHL. © Charles Warburton/Brampton Steelheads PLYMOUTH, Michigan — One of the first adjectives used to describe Porter Martone is loud, on and off the ice. Where the …

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NHL Free Agent Tracker Complete list of team signings and available players © Getty Images An exhaustive list of NHL free agents and signings for 2024: ANAHEIM DUCKS Signed Leason, Vaakanainen each signs 1-year contract with Ducks Harkins signs 2-year-contract with Ducks Meyer signs 1-year contract with Ducks Regenda signs 1-year contract with Ducks LaCombe …

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Koskenvuo could develop into solid goalie down road for Canucks This season, a previously unheralded prospect is anticipated to be Harvard’s number 1. © Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images VANCOUVER — Aku Koskenvuo played only 17 games as a sophomore at Harvard University last season, so it might be hard to envision the 21-year-old …

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2024 World Junior Summer Showcase: 3 things learned on Day 8 Ritchie aims for a position with Avalanche; Kings’ prospect Slukynsky set to share room with brother at Western Michigan. © Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Friday was the eighth day of the World Junior Summer Showcase to help determine the rosters for the United …

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Yager ‘ready to play’ for Penguins this season after winning WHL title The forward prospect from Moose Jaw scored 95 points and was the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. © Getty Images CRANBERRY, Pa. — Brayden Yager has a clear goal in mind for training camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins in September. …

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Ekman-Larsson brings Stanley Cup home to Sweden, pays homage to late mother After becoming an NHL champion with the Panthers for the first time in 14 seasons, the defenseman signed with the Maple Leafs as a free agent. © Peter Ekholm, NHL.com/sv Independent Correspondent Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to his native Sweden a Stanley Cup champion …

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