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Bouchard got paid, as expected, and now he is set up for another jackpot in four years.

Kuzmenko enjoyed a resurgence after an in-season trade to Los Angeles.

Provorov averaged more than 23 minutes per game last season for the Blue Jackets.

The Oilers have a little less than $1 million in cap space with Bouchard's contract on the books.

Marchand, 37, is coming off arguably the best postseason of his 16-year NHL career in helping lead Florida to the championship.

The deal materialized after days of speculation about a trade involving Marner's rights and after multiple previous failed attempts.

Aaron Ekblad signed a team-friendly deal that will age very well.

Ekblad was considered the top defenseman on the free-agent market before inking the contract, worth $6.1 million annually.

The league's free-agency bonanza is nearly upon us. Don't blink or you might miss it.

The new contract is worth $50 million total and carries a $6.25 million average annual value.