David Pagnotta

Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period // Host & Analyst @SiriusXMNHL // @NHLNetwork // @ThePHWA // *From MTL

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The Carolina Hurricanes have won the 2026 #StanleyCup!! @DennisTFP, @irfgaffar & I recap the #SoundTheSiren road to victory, beating Vegas in 6, in our playoff coverage, presented by @Ozoon_CA, and put a bow on Carolina's championship season: Staal, Bussi, Brind'Amour & the Cup!

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Marchment to Sharks

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Carolina isn't fully out just yet, but John Carlson is exploring other options. Philadelphia and Tampa Bay is also in the mix.

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As mentioned live on air: Sounds like Detroit and Arvidsson are inching to a deal, same with Zuccarello and Los Angeles.

https://t.co/5L2NYdj4u0

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Sounds like Colton Sissons to the Leafs, and Ross Johnston signs with the Blues

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Several teams have interest in UFA defenceman Mario Ferraro, including the Rangers, Predators, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Kings, etc. - some teams may need to make other moves before they dive right in.

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Lots of activity as hit the official start of free agency:
- Isles looking at goalie market
- Leafs want to add bottom-6 vet
- Bolts/Blues/Canucks all want to add muscle
- Bedard $ ask
- Nurse trade talks continue (SJ, Bruins back in mix?)

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[Dan Milstein @HockeyAgent1]

Ivan Demidov. 9 seasons. Montreal Canadiens.

He is staying. Ivan Demidov has agreed to terms on an 8-year extension at $9.125M AAV. #GoHabsGo #WeAreGoldStar!

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Sabres have signed newly-acquired D Olen Zellweger to a multi-year contract

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In addition to LA and TB, I believe that Calgary and Minnesota are among the teams also considering pursuing UFA sniper Patrik Laine.

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He goes to Nashville, with Lyubushkin per @ADiMarco25

Flyers, Mammoth among others were in mix

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Sounds like there’s some trade traction in Dallas surrounding RFA Mavrik Bourque. We’ll see where this lands, nothing is done yet.

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The $75M Man

[Tab Bamford @The1Tab]

That’s Bowen Byram on the ice in #Blackhawks gear in Chicago on Wednesday morning with Alex Vlasic and Artyom Levshunov

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Sounds like there’s some trade traction in Dallas surrounding RFA Mavrik Bourque. We’ll see where this lands, nothing is done yet.

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In addition to the Werenski race, Tampa Bay is expected to look for some grit to add to its lineup today via free agency. The Bolts would like to add some muscle.

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Deal is done. 2 years at AAV of $1.5875M for Cousins in Ottawa

[Brent Wallace @localpodcaster]

Sounds like Nick Cousins will be back with the Sens on a 2 year deal. #gosensgo

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Following up on @reporterchris & @DarrenDreger… scuttlebutt tonight is Werenski rejected a trade to Dallas, in a deal that is believed to have included Harley. Tampa Bay remains engaged in talks here. Philly was in mix too, but seems like TB is Werenski’s top choice right now.

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Some noise circulating that we may see a pretty big contract extension for Bowen Byram with Chicago tomorrow. North of $10M AAV. We’ll see what they come to terms on.

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Carolina and John Carlson’s camp have continued contract discussions this evening. No decision yet, either way - and one likely won’t be made until the morning. UFA doors open at noon et.

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Vegas and Jeremy Lauzon are in negotiations on a contract extension. We’ll see where it lands.

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Deal includes a 10-team no trade clause over the full term.

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The Ducks and A.J. Greer have agreed to terms on a 4-year contract at $4.25M AAV

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The Ducks and A.J. Greer have agreed to terms on a 4-year contract at $4.25M AAV