More than two months have passed since Nick Robertson asked for a trade, but that doesn't mean he...

More than two months have passed since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8758" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8758">Nick Robertson</a> asked for a trade, but that doesn't mean he's given up on a change of scenery.The restricted free-agent forward still prefers that the Toronto Maple Leafs deal him, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-rfa-nick-robertson-still-would-prefer-a-change-of-address-1.2169883">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a> said on TSN 1050's "OverDrive" on Thursday.In late June, it was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2934051" href="https://thescore.com/news/2934051">reported</a> Robertson informed the club he had no plans to re-sign and asked for a trade.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Robertson, who'll turn 23 on Wednesday, played a career-high 56 games with the Leafs last season but expressed frustration when they sent him down to the AHL in March.The American left-winger was once the organization's top prospect, but prior to last season, he was plagued by numerous injuries that prevented him from carving out a consistent role in the NHL.Robertson collected 14 goals and 13 assists during the 2023-24 regular season. He was then held pointless in six playoff contests. Robertson's injuries limited him to 31 games over three campaigns before the most recent season.The Maple Leafs drafted him 53rd overall in 2019.

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 30: Nicholas Robertson (89) of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck during the first period of the NHL pre-season game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens on September 30, 2023, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> admits the sting of coming up short in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final will haunt him forever."It's something that you'll never really get over," the Edmonton Oilers superstar told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/oilers-mcdavid-opting-for-different-off-season-strategy-in-latest-cup-pursuit/">Sportsnet's Mark Spector</a> on Wednesday. "You'll never not feel those emotions when you think about it. But ultimately, time moves on, and you've got to get ready to go again."The Florida Panthers defeated the Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 in June to claim their first championship. It was the closest Edmonton had come to winning it all in McDavid's career and the closest since the club lost Game 7 of the Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McDavid typically goes hard with his offseason training, but he changed his approach this time around."I went with a little bit of a different strategy this summer," he said. "In years past, it's just been very volume-heavy, Very go, go, go. Throw everything at the wall and hope something sticks. That strategy, as well as it's worked for me, I think about the beginning of last year."I was just very tired and fatigued from a long summer of training and was not feeling very good on the ice. And it translated."The Oilers dug themselves into a hole in the early stages of last season. They went 3-9-1 before firing head coach Jay Woodcroft and replacing him with Kris Knoblauch, who ultimately helped reverse their fortunes. "Last year taught us that you can't win the Cup in September and October," McDavid said. "But you can certainly put yourself in a tough spot."The Oilers captain hit triple digits in points for the fourth straight season in 2023-24, notching 32 goals and tying for the league lead with 100 assists across 76 regular-season games. He ramped up his play even higher in the playoffs, posting eight goals and topping the league in both assists (34) and points (42).McDavid became only the sixth player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy on the team that lost the Cup Final.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 24: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers reacts to the Florida Panthers victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

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Longtime blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1012" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1012">Alex Goligoski</a> is calling it quits after a lengthy career, he confirmed to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5745086/2024/09/05/alex-goligoski-wild-retirement/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Joe Smith</a> on Thursday.Goligoski played the last three seasons for the Minnesota Wild. The 39-year-old was born and raised in the North Star State and starred for the University of Minnesota.He also spent five campaigns with the Arizona Coyotes, parts of six with the Dallas Stars, and parts of four with the Pittsburgh Penguins to begin his career.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The left-shot defenseman's output and ice time dwindled over the last two years, and he was a healthy scratch for much of his final season. But Goligoski was once a productive player, collecting at least 35 points in seven campaigns, including a career-high 46 along with a personal-best 14 goals in 2010-11.He registered 87 tallies and 388 helpers over 1,078 regular-season games, adding seven goals and 14 assists across 47 playoff contests. Goligoski helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2009. The Pens drafted him 61st overall in 2004.

SAINT PAUL, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Minnesota Wild defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) wins first star of the game during the NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild, on November 19th, 2022, at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN.

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Veteran defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/840" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/840">Marc Staal</a> is hanging up his skates after a career spanning nearly two decades.Staal is joining the New York Rangers as a player development assistant, the club announced Thursday. The 37-year-old played the first 13 of his 17 seasons with the Blueshirts, who drafted him 12th overall in 2005.The younger brother of Eric (who retired at 39 last month) and the older brother of Carolina Hurricanes captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1033">Jordan</a> (who'll turn 36 on Tuesday) played 1,136 games in his own right. Marc spent last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, collecting a goal and four assists while averaging a career-low 13:49 of ice time over 35 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He played the 2022-23 campaign with the Florida Panthers, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final, after playing two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. Staal also got to the championship round with the Rangers in 2013-14 when they lost to the Los Angeles Kings. The grizzled blue-liner was never known for his offense, but he logged heavy minutes early in his career. Staal averaged 25:44 with New York in 2010-11 and 23:08 in the previous season.Staal collected 53 goals and 181 assists in the regular season during his career, adding seven tallies and 13 helpers in 128 playoff games.He also won back-to-back gold medals with Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2006 and 2007.He's the second-oldest of the four Staal brothers (including Jared, who played two NHL games in 2012-13), the only defenseman among them, and the only one to never play for the Hurricanes.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Mark Staal #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on against the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center on December 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3135">Dominik Kubalik</a> is returning to HC Ambri Piotta, the Swiss club announced Wednesday.Kubalik, who played last season with the Ottawa Senators, spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns with Ambri Piotta before joining the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019-20 for his first taste of the NHL.The 29-year-old forward spent five seasons in North America, playing his first three with the Blackhawks before signing with the Detroit Red Wings in 2022-23. Detroit traded him to Ottawa as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5625" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5625">Alex DeBrincat</a> swap in July 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kubalik burst on the NHL scene when he joined the Blackhawks, racking up 30 goals along with 16 assists across 68 games. However, he failed to match that production in any of his subsequent seasons, coming closest when he notched 20 goals and 25 assists for the Red Wings.The Czech winger produced 11 tallies and four helpers across 74 contests with the Senators in 2023-24.Kubalik did play a big part in Czechia's gold medal victory at the World Championship in May. He collected five goals and three assists in 10 games, helping his nation claim its first title in the event since 2010.

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 17: Dominik Kubalik #81 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at Canadian Tire Centre on March 17, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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The PGA versus LIV feud will escalate on the course in a few months' time when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/599" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/599">Rory McIlroy</a> face <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1461" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1461">Brooks Koepka</a> in a made-for-TV event."I'm thrilled to partner with Scottie in what promises to be an exciting duel against Bryson and Brooks in Vegas this December," McIlroy told <a target="_blank" href="https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/09/04/pga-tour-rory-mcilroy-scottie-scheffler-liv-golf-bryson-dechambeau-brooks-koepka-match-las-vegas/">Golfweek's Eamon Lynch</a>."This isn't just a contest between some of golf's major champions; it's an event designed to energize the fans. We're all here to put on a great show and contribute to a goodwill event that brings the best together again."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Representatives for the other three players also confirmed their participation. The event will take place in mid-December and will air in prime time on TNT, according to Lynch. It's unclear if it will be a continuation of The Match series, of which four events were held in Las Vegas.The players will receive appearance fees but won't get prize money, sources told Lynch.There's plenty of intrigue involving the two high-profile duos. In June, DeChambeau defeated McIlroy by a single stroke to win his second U.S. Open title after the Northern Irishman's late collapse. McIlroy sits on the committee appointed to handle the ongoing negotiations between the PGA TOUR and the Saudi Arabian PIF, which funds LIV.Scheffler remains in the top spot in the World Golf Rankings after winning the TOUR Championship and the $25-million prize for prevailing in the FedEx Cup playoffs Sunday.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland bump fists after finishing on the 18th green during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 14, 2020 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz shed some light on why he felt comfortable trading top goalie prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9205" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9205">Yaroslav Askarov</a> to the San Jose Sharks last week."Asky is going to be an excellent goaltender because he's got unbelievable athletic skills, and he's got a very confident personality - all that," Trotz told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729417/2024/08/29/predators-juuse-saros-yaroslav-askarov/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Michael Russo</a>. "But if you talk to elite goaltenders, they won't talk about elite physical attributes. They'll talk about elite mentalities and elite mindsets and elite preparation and stuff like that. And I'm not quite sure that he's there yet."I know this just from years and years of working with (goaltending coach) Mitch Korn, who I think is the best in the business. The mental part, the physical part, the emotional part all have to get to a very mature state to have a lot of consistency in this game."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Trotz traded Askarov, forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/14047" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/14047">Nolan Burke</a>, and a 2025 third-round pick to the Sharks for a conditional 2025 first-rounder, forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13848" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13848">David Edstrom</a>, and netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11080" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11080">Magnus Chrona</a> on Friday. The Sharks then signed Askarov to a two-year extension at $2 million annually on top of the $925,000 he'll earn this season.Nashville inked franchise goalie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4571" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4571">Juuse Saros</a> to an eight-year extension worth nearly $62 million June 27. Four days later, the Preds signed veteran puck-stopper <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1794" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1794">Scott Wedgewood</a> to a two-year pact for $1.5 million per season.Trotz told Russo that Wedgewood understood he'd be assigned to the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals if Askarov beat him out for the backup job. But the GM said "apparently Asky felt there needed to be a clear path to No. 1." Askarov <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3056364" href="https://thescore.com/news/3056364">reportedly</a> asked the Predators to deal him and refused to report to Milwaukee before Trotz traded him to San Jose. The GM believes the young goalie can reach the next level in terms of his play if he displays consistency, and that it should only be a matter of time before that happens."You see some of the goaltenders, that they're just out of balance a little bit, and it's hard to get that consistency, but once they get that balance, they become very consistent, and they can be the top guy," he said. "So, I think Asky's not quite there yet. Will he be? Oh, yeah, eventually, if he puts the time in and does all the things that he needs to do."Askarov has spent the vast majority of his pro career in the AHL after coming over to North America from Russia in 2022-23. The 22-year-old went 26-16-5 with a .911 save percentage over 48 games with the Admirals in that campaign while also playing one NHL game with Nashville.He went 30-13-1 with the same save percentage across 44 contests with Milwaukee last season, appearing in two games for the Predators. Nashville drafted him 11th overall in 2020.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 30: Yaroslav Askarov #30 of the Nashville Predators tends net against the Washington Capitals during overtime in the game at Capital One Arena on December 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12720" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12720">Rutger McGroarty</a> says he isn't assuming he'll crack the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster out of training camp, a notion which may raise some eyebrows in Winnipeg.“For me, I've been promised a spot at the (Prospects Challenge), and that's about it,” the 20-year-old forward said Wednesday, per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/rutger-mcgroarty-fired-up-to-join-penguins?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=x">team reporter Michelle Crechiolo</a>. “So, I feel like I'm going to get what I deserve, and I'm going to come ready to work for camp. I like where my game’s at right now, but I'm just excited to get to camp and hopefully leave a good impression on them.”The Penguins <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3058208" href="https://thescore.com/news/3058208">acquired</a> McGroarty from the Jets last week for fellow prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13824" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13824">Brayden Yager</a>. Winnipeg selected McGroarty 14th overall in 2022, while Pittsburgh chose Yager in the same spot last year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>In April, the Jets <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583575/2024/06/22/winnipeg-jets-rutger-mcgroarty-trade/?partner=slack&amp;smid=sl-share">apparently</a> wanted to sign McGroarty to a pro contract out of the University of Michigan but were unwilling to guarantee him a path to NHL playing time. Two months later, it was reported that the Jets were likely to trade him. The Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Islanders <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2932656" href="https://thescore.com/news/2932656">reportedly</a> expressed interest.McGroarty confirmed Wednesday that he felt it would be best for his development to move on from the Jets.“My agents talked to them, and then I talked to them," he said. "I wanted to be upfront and honest with them, and just tell them that I wasn't going to be signing with them. (I've) got nothing but respect for those guys, they handled it with a lot of class, and I wish them nothing but the best. But as I said, I'm fired up to get started here now.”McGroarty notched 16 goals and 36 assists over 36 games as a sophomore with the Wolverines last season. Upon failing to reach an agreement with the Jets in the spring, he committed to Michigan for his junior year. But mere hours after Winnipeg dealt him to Pittsburgh on Aug. 22, McGroarty signed a three-year, entry-level pact with his new club.The Nebraska-born winger captained the United States to gold at the World Junior Championship in January, racking up five goals and four assists across seven contests. He helped the U.S. claim bronze in the same event one year prior.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 19: Rutger McGroarty #2 of Michigan yells at one of his teammates during a game between University of Michigan and Michigan State University at Munn Ice Arena on January 19, 2024 in East Lansing, Michigan.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6484" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6484">Martin Necas</a> says there was just as much of a chance of him leaving the Carolina Hurricanes as there was of him staying before he re-upped with them."(There was) lots of talking between us and Carolina. It was 50-50," the forward told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/32-thoughts-a-collection-of-late-off-season-notes/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>. "I didn't have the best season, wasn't happy. But we turned the page, we figured out a way to stay for two more years ... I feel like Carolina is my home. ... At the end of the day, I'm happy that I'm back and can prove to people there that I'm better than I was last season. I'm excited, I'm pumped."Necas, who was a restricted free agent, inked a two-year deal with the Hurricanes at an average annual value of $6.5 million on July 29. In late May, it was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521952/2024/05/27/hurricanes-senators-tkachuk-necas-trade-rumors/?source=emp_shared_article">reported</a> multiple teams inquired about his availability after his father criticized the club's usage of his son. The Hurricanes had reportedly included Necas in previous trade proposals with several teams.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He told Friedman the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets expressed serious interest this time around but some of his teammates lobbied hard for him to stick around.Necas' production declined to a degree last season, which he mostly played as a winger after breaking out primarily as a center in 2022-23. Necas produced 24 goals and 29 assists over 77 games in 2023-24 after notching 28 tallies and 43 helpers across all 82 contests in the prior campaign. The 25-year-old's average ice time fell by more than a full minute last season, from a career-high mark of 18:25 to 17:21. Necas' relationship with Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour may have been a factor in that trend, but the player is confident they'll find a way to make it work."I think we will and we have to," Necas said. "It's important for us, I've got to give him something for him to give me (more ice time). I never had a problem with Rod off the ice, we've always been good to each other. I've got to be better. Be a player he can trust. I'm looking for a bigger role, I definitely want to play more, but obviously I've got to show it on the ice, and I already talked with Rod."Necas has spent his entire seven-year career with the Hurricanes, who drafted him 12th overall in 2017. He can become a UFA at the end of his contract.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 19: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes greets a young fan after warmups prior to the game against the Minnesota Wild at PNC Arena on January 19, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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World No. 1 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1977" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1977">Hideki Matsuyama</a> - the latter of whom withdrew from this week's BMW Championship due to back pain - are among the first 12 players on the rosters for the upcoming Presidents Cup.The top six for both the United States (FedExCup points) and the International team (Official World Golf Ranking) automatically qualify for the September event in Montreal. U.S. captain Jim Furyk and his International counterpart, Mike Weir, will choose the remaining six players for their respective squads.Scheffler, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4453" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4453">Wyndham Clark</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1451" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1451">Patrick Cantlay</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4240" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4240">Sahith Theegala</a> will make up the first half of the American side.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Matsuyama, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5772" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5772">Tom Kim</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5171" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5171">Sungjae Im</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/2124" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/2124">Adam Scott</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1177" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1177">Jason Day</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/800" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/800">Byeong Hun An</a> earned automatic berths for the International team.The Presidents Cup will take place Sept. 24-29 at The Royal Montreal Golf Club.

CASTLE ROCK, CO - AUGUST 24: Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the third round of the BMW Championship on August 24, 2024 at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO.

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The Colorado Avalanche inked defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4724" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4724">Oliver Kylington</a> to a one-year deal, the club announced Monday.The pact is worth $1.05 million, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1820551184244998389">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.Kylington was an unrestricted free agent.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The former Calgary Flames blue-liner was a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy last season. The award recognizes perseverance and dedication to hockey. He missed half of the campaign and all of the 2022-23 season for personal reasons.Kylington played parts of six campaigns with the Flames, who drafted him 60th overall in 2015. The Swede produced three goals and five assists while averaging 17:15 of ice time over 33 games in 2023-24. He authored a subpar 49.51 expected goals for percentage last season but posted a favorable 50.48 scoring chances for percentage, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>.Kylington enjoyed a career year in 2021-22. He collected 31 points, including nine goals, across 73 contests.The Avalanche have approximately $2.07 million in projected cap space with 22 active players, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/PuckPedia/status/1820553632070373860">PuckPedia</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/449" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/449">Andrew Cogliano</a> retired and joined Colorado's front office in June, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/733" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/733">Zach Parise</a> is a UFA but said in February that it was his final season. The Avalanche have no RFAs left to sign.Colorado revamped its depth on defense this offseason, signing ex-Tampa Bay Lightning rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/756" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/756">Calvin de Haan</a> and former Ottawa Senators blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7683" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7683">Erik Brannstrom</a> to one-year contracts at the beginning of July.

CALGARY, AB - MAY 20: Oliver Kylington #58 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1522" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1522">Jhonattan Vegas</a> came up clutch at the 3M Open in Minnesota on Sunday, two-putting for birdie on the final hole to win the tournament by a single stroke over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4427" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4427">Max Greyserman</a>.Vegas nearly drained an eagle from almost 100 feet out.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Two putts for the win.<a href="https://twitter.com/JhonattanVegas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JhonattanVegas</a> gives it a run from 99 feet. <a href="https://t.co/gv0C1j4TDf">pic.twitter.com/gv0C1j4TDf</a>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1817681490085347671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Venezuelan then made no mistake on the three-foot tap-in to clinch the victory.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A champion on TOUR once again 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/JhonattanVegas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JhonattanVegas</a> earns the W <a href="https://twitter.com/3MOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@3MOpen</a>! <a href="https://t.co/o1eGFbHhih">pic.twitter.com/o1eGFbHhih</a>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1817683320504754182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Vegas, who'll turn 40 on Aug. 19, claimed his fourth PGA TOUR title and his first since he repeated as the Canadian Open champion in 2017. He earned his first victory at the Bob Hope Classic in 2011.Greyserman carded an 8-under 63 in the final round Sunday. The 29-year-old American rookie was the leader in the clubhouse when he completed his round, but Vegas birdied No. 15, parred the next two holes, and then birdied 18 for the win.On Saturday, Vegas birdied six of the final eight holes to take a one-shot lead over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1685" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1685">Matt Kuchar</a> into the final round. Kuchar was even on Sunday and finished two shots back of Vegas in a tie for third with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1961" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1961">Maverick McNealy</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1850" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1850">Taylor Pendrith</a> led the event after two rounds. The Canadian fired a 73 on Saturday but rebounded with a final-round 67 to finish fifth.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/6721" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/6721">Jacob Bridgeman</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1056" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1056">Mackenzie Hughes</a> both fizzled out after sitting first and second, respectively, following Round 1. The American and the Canadian finished tied for 19th at 10-under.

BLAINE, MINNESOTA - JULY 28: Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela celebrates after winning the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 28, 2024 in Blaine, Minnesota.

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The Buffalo Sabres rewarded goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7745" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7745">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen</a> for a breakout season with a five-year contract carrying an average annual value of $4.75 million, the club announced Wednesday.Luukkonen, who was a restricted free agent, grabbed the Sabres' starting job and exceeded expectations in 2023-24. He went 27-22-4 with a .910 save percentage and five shutouts across 54 games, suiting up for 21 more contests than he played in the previous campaign.The 25-year-old posted a 17-11-4 record in 2022-23, but his save percentage was a paltry .892.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Luukkonen's career year was his fourth with the Sabres, who drafted him 54th overall in 2017.The Finn was initially viewed as Buffalo's netminder of the future, but he was inconsistent in his first few seasons aside from a strong nine-game sample in 2021-22. The Sabres pivoted to grooming prized trade acquisition Devon Levi in that role, but Luukkonen carved out more playing time at the NHL level this past campaign with his strong play and amid Levi's struggles.Luukkonen was mediocre in 2023-24 before the calendar flipped to 2024, as he matched last season's .892 save percentage over that 18-game span. But from Jan. 6 to his final appearance on April 13, he authored a stellar .919 mark across 36 contests.The Sabres signed 36-year-old puck-stopper <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1195" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1195">James Reimer</a> to a one-year, $1-million deal on July 2. Levi, who'll turn 23 in December, is under contract for $925,000 in 2024-25, after which he can become an RFA.

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 01: Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres on January 1, 2022, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Calgary Flames took a major step forward Monday in their eventual transition to a new home.The club officially began construction of its new facility and <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1815471608712270010">revealed</a> it will be known as Scotia Place.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Shovels: officially in the ground for <a href="https://twitter.com/cgyscotiaplace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cgyscotiaplace</a> 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/ZbG2M2auLc">pic.twitter.com/ZbG2M2auLc</a>— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1815494565992042993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Earlier in the day, the Flames shared a video featuring renderings of the future arena.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/cgyscotiaplace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cgyscotiaplace</a> - this is just the beginning 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/mZ0HcoThLy">pic.twitter.com/mZ0HcoThLy</a>— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1815474983977746790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Scotia Place's capacity will be 18,400, and the plan is for the building to be ready for the 2027-28 season, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/EricFrancis/status/1815484128047112400">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>.Last October, the Flames and their parent company, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, agreed to a 35-year deal with the city and the province of Alberta to keep the team from moving as part of the plans. At the time, they hoped the area would be completed by 2026 or 2027, and the capacity target was between 18,000 and 18,400.The project was originally agreed upon in principle in April 2023. It will involve the construction of an entirely new entertainment district that includes the arena. In October, the projected cost for the entire project was $1.2 billion.The Flames have played in the Saddledome (now known as the Scotiabank Saddledome) since 1983. It's the second-oldest arena in the NHL behind New York City's Madison Square Garden.

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The Vancouver Canucks continued to make offseason additions to their roster, inking forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4711" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/4711">Daniel Sprong</a> to a one-year contract, the club announced Saturday.The deal is worth $975,000, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1814740060408791178">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.Sprong was an unrestricted free agent. He's coming off a one-year, $2-million agreement signed with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2023. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old collected 18 goals and tied his career-high assist total (25) from two seasons ago while averaging exactly 12 minutes of ice time over 76 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24.Sprong will be suiting up for his sixth team in nine campaigns. He established a personal best at the NHL level with 21 tallies while playing for the Seattle Kraken in 2022-23. Sprong has posted 14 goals in three separate seasons, and 13 in another.He was the highest-scoring forward left in the UFA pool.The Canucks inked <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4639" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/4639">Jake DeBrusk</a> (another 27-year-old forward) to a seven-year, $38.5-million contract this past July 1. Vancouver also handed out two-year deals to forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5547" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/5547">Danton Heinen</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a>, as well as defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10907" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/10907">Vincent Desharnais</a> that same day.On Tuesday, the Canucks re-upped restricted free-agent goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10508" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/10508">Artus Silovs</a> on a two-year pact of his own. They retained several other players earlier in the offseason, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10054" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/10054">Dakota Joshua</a> (four years) and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> (three) on June 27.The day before that, Vancouver traded forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8560" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/8560">Ilya Mikheyev</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7387" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/7387">Sam Lafferty</a> to the Chicago Blackhawks and re-signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5506" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/5506">Teddy Blueger</a> for another two seasons. But the biggest deal the Canucks have handed out since their campaign came to a close was the eight-year, $58-million pact they gave top-pairing blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5749" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/5749">Filip Hronek</a> on June 18.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 29: Daniel Sprong #17 of the Detroit Red Wings plays against Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena on December 29, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/784" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/784">Kyle Okposo</a> waited a long time to lift the Stanley Cup, and he had to wait longer than expected to have his full day with it.The veteran forward's day with the trophy was postponed because of a worldwide IT outage that initially made it impossible to fly the Cup from St. Louis to Pagel Arena in Minnetonka, Minnesota, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/russohockey/status/1814297938572550545">The Athletic's Michael Russo</a>."I'm crushed," Okposo told Russo when his original plans had to be canceled. Those in charge of the events attempted to make alternate arrangements so the experienced winger could still enjoy some version of a day with the trophy, and they were ultimately successful.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Special Day for Kyle Okposo and his family. The <a href="https://twitter.com/FlaPanthers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FlaPanthers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stanleycup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stanleycup</a> champion brings the trophy home. <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyHallFame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HockeyHallFame</a> <a href="https://t.co/5LmFEzyK5y">pic.twitter.com/5LmFEzyK5y</a>— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) <a href="https://twitter.com/keeperofthecup/status/1814465275879928062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Okposo, who's now an unrestricted free agent, helped the Panthers win their first-ever championship last month. The 36-year-old suited up for 17 playoff games for Florida en route to the title, chipping in a pair of assists while averaging 8:33 of ice time.He lifted the Cup for the first time in his 17th season. The Buffalo Sabres traded Okposo to the Panthers just before the trade deadline this past March. He played parts of eight campaigns with the Sabres after spending his first nine with the New York Islanders. The Isles drafted him seventh overall in 2006.He's a four-time 20-goal scorer who notched a career-best 27 along with 42 assists for New York in 2013-14.The Cup had been in St. Louis with Panthers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5591" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/5591">Matthew Tkachuk</a>.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Kyle Okposo #8 of the Florida Panthers hoists the Stanley Cup during the celebration for the Florida Panthers win of the Stanley Cup on June 30, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky offered updates Thursday on negotiations with <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/6484">Martin Necas</a> and <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/9199">Seth Jarvis</a>, with one of their futures appearing more certain than the other."We're continuing to talk to (Necas') agent, trying to negotiate a deal," Tulsky said, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/news/hurricanes-focused-on-contracts-for-martin-necas-seth-jarvis">NHL.com's Tom Gulitti</a>. "Obviously, both sides would prefer that to going to a hearing. ... One way or another, it will get settled."Necas is scheduled for salary arbitration on Aug. 4.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>As for what a contract would look like, Tulsky said Carolina's offers have run the gamut."We have put everything on the table from one year to eight years," Tulsky said. "It's a question of figuring out whether there's something that makes sense for both sides."Necas has been linked to numerous teams in trade rumors since the end of the campaign, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2922648" href="https://www.thescore.com/news/2922648">including</a> inquiries by the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers.Tulsky said he's continuing to talk to clubs about Necas and that teams typically have less wiggle room than they did earlier in the offseason. The GM added that it's easier to make trades ahead of July 1 because organizations can still replace what they give up by signing other players before their rosters are mostly set following the free-agent frenzy.Necas scored 24 goals and 29 assists in 77 regular-season outings this past campaign, adding four tallies and five helpers in 11 playoff contests. The Czechia native established personal bests with 28 goals and 43 assists while playing all 82 games for the first time in 2022-23.Jarvis' future, meanwhile, seems to be firmly in a Hurricanes jersey."It will get done eventually," Tulsky said about re-signing the 22-year-old. "He wants to be here forever. We want him here forever. We just have to agree on what the right number is."Jarvis enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2023-24, recording 33 goals and 67 points in 81 games to establish new career highs. He added five goals and nine points in 11 postseason contests.Both Necas and Jarvis were drafted in the first round by the Hurricanes and have spent their entire careers in Carolina.

ANAHEIM, CA OCTOBER 15: Martin Necas #88 and Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 15, 2023 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5578" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/5578">Jake Guentzel</a> pointed to the Tampa Bay Lightning's status as perennial contenders as the primary factor in his decision to sign with his new club."They all know how to win," Guentzel told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/news/jake-guentzel-likes-tampa-bay-lightning-stanley-cup-chances">NHL.com's Jessi Pierce</a> on Wednesday. "There's just a winning pedigree there. (And I) still feel like we have a chance to win."The Lightning won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021 and reached the final again in 2022. They were eliminated in the first round in both subsequent seasons, but they've made the playoffs in seven consecutive campaigns.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"There's a lot of high-end players, elite players on the team, and just an unbelievable opportunity for me and my family to go do something else on our own," Guentzel said. "It's going to be fun for us. It's going to be different, it's going to be challenging, but it's going to be something that we're looking forward to."Guentzel won the Cup as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017, helping his former squad repeat as champions themselves. The potent forward, who'll turn 30 around the time the 2024-25 season begins, produced at a high clip for the Carolina Hurricanes down the stretch of 2023-24 after being traded by the Penguins in March.The American winger notched eight goals and 17 assists over 17 regular-season games with Carolina before adding four tallies and five helpers across 11 playoff contests.He signed a seven-year, $63-million pact with the Lightning on July 1.Tampa Bay lost longtime captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1152" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/1152">Steven Stamkos</a> to the Nashville Predators in free agency, but the club still boasts the likes of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3322" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/3322">Nikita Kucherov</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1125" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/1125">Victor Hedman</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4013" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/4013">Brayden Point</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3907" href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/players/3907">Andrei Vasilevskiy</a>."It's a new team, a new division, and a new opportunity," Guentzel said. "Last year was a really different year for me with injury and being traded and what not, but I learned a lot, too. I think heading into this season with Tampa is going to be really exciting just to see what we can manage to do together with all the high-end talent there is."Guentzel was limited to 50 games with the Penguins this past season. However, he posted over a point per game with 22 goals and 30 assists before being dealt. Guentzel is a two-time 40-goal-scorer who buried 36 over 78 games in 2022-23.He played parts of eight campaigns with Pittsburgh, which drafted him 77th overall in 2013.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 07: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a goal during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 07, 2024 in New York City.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/2168" href="https://www.thescore.com/pga/players/2168">Hayden Springer</a> drained a 12-foot birdie on No. 18 to shoot a 59 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic. He held a two-shot lead following Thursday's action.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
FIREWORKS on the 4th of July! 🎆 Hayden Springer sinks the 12-footer for a 59 <a href="https://twitter.com/JDCLASSIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDClassic</a>. <a href="https://t.co/cPYNgPneKB">pic.twitter.com/cPYNgPneKB</a>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1808936663982198837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The American became the second PGA TOUR golfer to card a sub-60 round in less than two weeks after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5830" href="https://www.thescore.com/pga/players/5830">Cameron Young</a> did so at the Travelers Championship on June 22.After a sizzling 8-under 27 on the front nine, Springer cooled off and sat at 9-under with two holes to play. However, he holed out for eagle from 55 yards on No. 17 to give himself a chance on the final hole.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Hole-out eagle on 17 to move to 11-under 🔥 Hayden Springer needs a birdie at the last to shoot a 59 <a href="https://twitter.com/JDCLASSIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDClassic</a>! <a href="https://t.co/BngRdASLkI">pic.twitter.com/BngRdASLkI</a>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1808929868760944732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 27-year-old carded the 14th sub-60 round in PGA TOUR history. Jim Furyk holds the record for the lowest round ever on TOUR with a 58 at the Travelers in 2016. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://www.thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a> fired LIV's first and only 58 at Greenbrier last August.Springer earned his TOUR card at Q-School in December. He missed the cut in seven of the 13 previous tournaments he played this year, but he finished tied for 10th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week.He leads the John Deere Classic at 12-under par. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5622" href="https://www.thescore.com/pga/players/5622">Sami Valimaki</a> is two strokes back in second place, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/2465" href="https://www.thescore.com/pga/players/2465">Eric Cole</a> is three off the lead in third.

SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Hayden Springer of the United States reacts after a birdie putt on the 18th hole for a score of 59 in the first round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 04, 2024 in Silvis, Illinois.

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Dave Cameron will return as Canada's head coach for the 2025 World Junior Championship after occupying the role three years ago, the country's governing body of hockey announced Thursday.Cameron led Canada to gold at the 2022 tournament. Dennis Williams took over the following year and guided the team to another victory in the final. Alan Letang took the reins in 2024, but Canada fell to bronze-medalists Czechia in the quarterfinals.Cameron's the head coach of the OHL's Ottawa 67s. He also guided the Ottawa Senators from December 2014 to April 2016. The 2025 world juniors will be held in Canada's capital, 16 years after the city last hosted the event.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The veteran bench boss, who turns 66 on July 29, will be assisted by Sylvain Favreau, Mike Johnston, and Chris Lazary, along with goaltending consultant Justin Pogge and video coach James Emery.Favreau is the head of the QMJHL's Drummondville Voltigeurs. Johnston (not to be confused with the TSN NHL analyst) is a former NHL bench boss and the current head coach of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks. Lazary serves the same role with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit.Pogge is a former journeyman netminder who played seven NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs.The 2025 world juniors begin on Dec. 26. The tournament runs through Jan. 5.

EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 17: Dave Cameron of Canada watches play from the bench during the game against Switzerland in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 17, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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