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*Photo from Arizona Sports*     After losing their 3 goalies from last season to free agency and a trade, in the case of Alex Nedeljkovic, the Carolina Hurricanes needed a goalie partner for new signing Frederik Andersen. The Hurricanes have signed G Antti Raanta to a two year, $4 million contract, with a $2 million AAV, according to the team.    Hurricanes GM Don Waddell was happy about signing Raanta, saying that "Antti Raanta, his track record, if you look at his numbers, he's got unbelievable numbers. He's run into some injuries the last few years. We went through the whole process, as we do with every player that we sign. We really feel that with the right training, which he's doing now, and working with our team here, that if he can stay healthy, if you go back and look at them for five or six years, his numbers are outstanding."    Waddell also said of the new goalie tandem for the Hurricanes that "We felt very comfortable with making that ...

*Photo from SenShot*     Evgenii Dadonov, get ready for a Stanley cup chase. The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Dadonov, an RW, from the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for left shot D Nick Holden and a 3rd round draft pick, according to both teams.    Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said of Dadonov that "He really fit the bill for us. He was a player that we had a lot of regard for. There were some good forwards available in free agency that we liked that we would've turned to had we not completed the trade with Ottawa. Our priority was this player, and we were happy to add him. I think he's going to fit in very well."    Entering this season, Dadonov will be on the second of a 3 year deal he signed with the Senators during free agency last summer. Dadonov has a modified no trade clause, and is set to make $5 million this season from the Golden Knights, who are currently cap strapped. Dadonov was a 3rd round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2007. ...

*Photo from Cardiac Cane*     Jordan Martinook can rest easily, because he won't have to look for a new home. The Carolina Hurricanes and Martinook, a left wing, have agreed to a 3 year, $5.4 million deal, with a $1.8 million AAV, according to Pierre Lebrun of TSN. The Hurricanes have confirmed the deal.    Asked about re-signing with the Hurricanes, Martinook said "I came here three years ago and felt I was part of the culture change a little bit. I can put a little feather in my cap for that. There's a group of us who have been here for three years who have been the driving force of trying to turn this thing this around. I think we have. I want to see I through."    Last season, Martinook tallied 4 goals and 9 assists for the Hurricanes, with a -3 plus/minus in an ATOI of 12:45, playing in 44 regular season games. In 11 playoff games, he did not record a goal, but ended up with 3 assists. In 7 NHL seasons, Martinook has 47 goals and 69 assists, with ...

*Photo from the Copper and Blue*     In a quest to change up the defense, the Edmonton Oilers added a forward. Yeah, they traded a defenseman away. The Oilers have acquired LW Warren Foegele from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for right shot D Ethan Bear, according to both teams.    Hurricanes GM Don Waddell was excited to add Bear, saying that "Ethan is a young, right-shot defenseman with offensive upside. We're excited to add him to our team as he continues to grow as an NHL player."    This season, Bear is under contract at a $2 million cap hit for the Hurricanes. He will be an RFA next year unless a new contract gets done. Last season, Bear scored two goals and dished out 6 assists, with a -1 plus/minus in an ATOI of 17:58, playing 43 regular season games. He was held without a point in 4 playoff games. In his career, Bear has 8 goals and 25 assists in 132 games, all with the Oilers.    Coming back to Edmonton is Foegele, who was an ...

*Photo from the Star Tribune*     Seeking a defenseman after losing Jamie Oleksiak to the Seattle Kraken, the Dallas Stars turned to a veteran face of the defense. The Stars have signed left shot D Ryan Suter to a 4 year, $14.6 million deal, with a $3.65 million AAV, according to Pierre Lebrun of TSN. The Stars have confirmed the deal.    Dallas GM Jim Nill said of Suter that "Ryan is a true professional and will be a great fit in our top-four. He has a huge influence on the game with his ability to diffuse plays which injects a sense of calmness into his teammates. He is able to play in every situation and as a veteran of 16 NHL seasons, his wealth of experience will be a great addition to our dressing room."    Suter is most known for signing a very, very expensive deal with the Minnesota. On July 4 of 2012, Suter signed a now infamous 13 year, $98 million deal with the Wild, along with Zach Parise, who signed a similar deal. The contract predictably...

*Photo from Oilers Nation*     One of the Edmonton Oilers best offensive defensemen is back in the fold. The Oilers and right shot D Tyson Barrie have agreed on a 3 year, $13.5 million deal, with a $4.5 million AAV, according to the team.    Asked about returning to Edmonton, Barrie said that "I think it was a bit of a no-brainer to come back to a place where I've had success, and it didn't go the way we wanted to at the end of the year, but I believe we're a good team and we're not that far off."    Last season, Barrie put up good offensive numbers, scoring 8 goals and dishing out 40 assists, with a +5 plus/minus in an ATOI of 21:24, suiting up for all 56 regular season games, as well as all 4 playoff games Edmonton played. In his career, Barrie has 88 goals and 306 assists, with a -61 plus/minus in an ATOI of 21:45, playing in 610 games.     The main caveat with Barrie is simply. His offensive numbers are good, but, if you ask him to play h...

*Photo from Canes Country*     Seeking a veteran option at goalie to pair with Jack Campbell, the Toronto Maple Leafs went to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs have signed G Petr Mrazek to a 3 year, $11.4 million contract, with a $3.8 million AAV, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. The Maple Leafs have confirmed the deal.    Asked about what led to going to Toronto, Mrazek said "I was really happy when my agent said that Toronto reached out about it. You know the team they have and the history of Toronto is great so it was an easy choice. The team that they have is great starting with the general manager, the coaching staff. The team in front of the goal is powerful, a lot of skills and, you know, guys can score goals and win games."    Last season, in limited action due to an early season injury, Mrazek had a 6-2-3 record in 12 starts, with a 2.06 GAA and a .923 save percentage. In his 9 seasons of NHL play, Mrazek has a 128-96-31 record i...