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Botterill ascended from assistant general manager in April and enters the season with a new coach, Lane Lambert, and big expectations.

Shayna Goldman looks at the players who could see their value change significantly from last season to this year's fantasy campaign.

Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote are now officially unrestricted free agents.

Kelly joins Los Angeles after a long run with the St. Louis Blues.

Good morning to everyone except the inventor of blackouts.

The prime minister pleaded for the superstar to stay with the Oilers "so we can bring that Cup back to Canada."

What does it mean? Does he want more money? A short-term deal? A new home? Here's what we're hearing and know so far.

There isn't a great correlation between the players' ranking today and their draft slot in 2021.

See who joins McDavid in Tier 1, how high Kirill Kaprizov climbed, where Crosby lands at 38 years old and more.

Other major leagues have seen players earn $20 million -- and more -- for a decade-plus. Hockey has lagged far behind.