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Nikita Nesterov

The Flames are filling a hole on their blue line by bringing in Nesterov, who spent the last three seasons in the KHL. The defenseman captained Team Russia to a gold medal at the 2018 Olympics and has 132 games of NHL experience with the Lightning and Canadiens.

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Years Signed
1
Cap Hit
$700K
Team
CGY
Career GP
132
G
9
A
24

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3

Josh Leivo

Leivo has proven over his career that he can contribute on both ends of the ice. He's a versatile player who can fill in on the top line or bottom six, and he's now set to join his third Canadian team in Calgary after stints in Vancouver and Toronto.

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Years Signed
1
Cap Hit
$875K
Team
CGY
2019-20 GP
36
G
7
A
12

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2

Dominik Kahun

Kahun has just two NHL seasons under his belt but showed during his time with the Penguins and Blackhawks that he's more than capable. The German forward is set to reunite with Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton, with whom Kahun had immaculate chemistry.

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Years Signed
1
Cap Hit
$975K
Team
EDM
2019-20 GP
56
G
12
A
19

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1

Alex Galchenyuk

The 2012 third overall pick finds himself on his fifth NHL team after landing with Ottawa. The 26-year-old continues to show flashes of his potential on the ice and could be in a good spot to rejuvenate his career as a potentially vital piece of the Senators' rebuild.

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Years Signed
1
Cap Hit
$1.05M
Team
OTT
2019-20 GP
59
G
8
A
16

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