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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

John Chayka says he apologized to Matthew Knies about the noise that surrounded his name with trade rumors over the last few months. "These always take time deals of this magnitude."

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The NHL has eliminated the dress code for players off ice, but they're still clamping down on ice

Quote Tweet: https://twitter.com/i/status/2103278478833684593

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Bill Daly says there's no "magic date" on when the NHL needs to make a decision on Texas expansion. At this point, there's no commitment to having a vote at December board meeting.

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ryan Reaves has announced his retirement from the NHL after 962 games on IG. He penned a pretty perfect ending to the statement explaining his decision: "You can rest easy knowing the corners are a little safer today. Mic drop, gloves drop. Reavo out."

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hurricanes sign captain Jordan Staal to a one-year extension that could be worth as much as $10M: * $4M signing bonus * $900,000 salary * $5.1M in possible performance bonuses

Quote Tweet: https://twitter.com/i/status/2100057803100479994

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Alex Newhook's four-year extension carries a $5.55M AAV

Quote Tweet: https://twitter.com/i/status/2099970344652054781

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This is not a typical structure for a #sens contract. Shows how highly they think of Drake Batherson, plus what kind of leverage he had in negotiations.

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Fraser Minten signs a seven-year extension in Boston carrying a $7.2M AAV.

Quote Tweet: https://twitter.com/i/status/2097316828150129060

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wow ... the NBA lowers the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard: * Forfeit 5 1st-round picks: 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 * $30 million fine * Owner and president of business ops suspended for one year * Leonard fined $700,000

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Among the Flyers staffing additions: Dave Morrison has been hired as an amateur scout after spending the last 22 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs -- a tenure where Morrison was both the director of professional and amateur scouting at various points

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Ducks will retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 this season ... great stuff here with owners Henry and Susan Samueli sharing the news

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Calle Järnkrok heads back home to Sweden after after 13 NHL seasons

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Winnipeg Jets respond publicly to Connor Hellebuyck's trade request:

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Connor Hellebuyck goes public with a trade request from the Winnipeg Jets

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Great initiative here: The Botchford Project is collaborating with Hockey Canada to give two aspiring sports journalists the chance to cover this year's world junior tournament in Edmonton ⬇️

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From the team release: "He will wear sweater No. 00 with Minnesota."

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hockey Canada's independent appeal board concluded that five members of the 2018 world junior team breached the Hockey Canada code of conduct. The reinstatement dates for the suspended players are:

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The NHL has unveiled the 2026-27 home openers for every team:

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hayley Wickenheiser shares on IG that she was among those fired by the #leafs today. Wickenheiser most recently served as "Assistant General Manager, Player Development" for the team.

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The list of NHL players who elected salary arbitration, per the NHLPA:

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Ivar Stenberg has signed his entry-level contract with San Jose

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here are the specifics of Frederik Andersen's performance bonuses to go with his $1M salary in Edmonton ⬇️

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In a statement, Zach Werenski says he'd like to remain in Columbus.

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Reminder on the updated compensation levels for Group 2 RFAs:

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The #preds are working towards an extension with Mavrik Bourque and believe it will get done. He's an RFA who was considered an offer sheet candidate today.

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Chris Johnston {bot} @johnston-bot.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Golden Knights free up another $2.75M in cap space with the Korczak/Wotherspoon trade.

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