Team Canada has added former NHLers Teddy Purcell and Nick Spaling to the pre-Olympic squad that will compete for the Karjala Cup.
Purcell last appeared in the NHL in 2016-17 with the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old is currently suiting up for Omsk Avangard of the KHL, where he has tallied three points in four games.
Spaling is two years removed from the NHL, as he last skated with the San Jose Sharks in 2015-16. The 29-year-old has spent the past two seasons with Geneve Servette of the Swiss League.
Team Canada also announced Monday that forwards Matt Frattin, Derek Roy, and Dylan Sikura are no longer on the roster. The team first announced its full lineup in October.
The Karjala Cup takes place Nov. 8-12 in Helsinki. Canada will compete with Russia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, and host nation Finland in a precursor to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
On Monday, Team Canada also named former NHL defenseman Adam Foote a player development consultant. Foote won Olympic gold with Canada in 2002.
"Owen was impressive in his time with our club and has a bright future with the Panthers," said Tallon. "This was a tough decision, but we think it's best for his long-term development."
Tippett was selected 10th overall at this year's draft, and recorded one goal on 17 shots through his first seven games at the NHL level.
Last season, he led Mississauga with 44 goals and 75 points in 60 games.
Stars captain Jamie Benn and Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien dropped the gloves and engaged in a heavyweight bout last Thursday in Winnipeg, and there may be a rematch when the two teams face off again Monday night.
Dustin Byfuglien just walked in the building. Jamie Benn saw him, said: “Get ready for round two.”
After trading the forward on Sunday in a three-team deal that brought former Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene to Ottawa, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said his team felt it wouldn't be able to sign Turris to an extension.
"At the end of the day, we just felt a contract wasn't going to get done with Kyle, so why not try to maximize that asset for someone we know we have for at least one more year?" Dorion told TSN 1200 on Monday.
At a Monday press conference, Dorion added that a six-year deal was never presented as an option for Turris with the Senators, and that the player's camp was insistent on a seven- or eight-year extension, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.
Meanwhile, Duchene is signed through the 2018-19 season.
Turris recorded nine points in 11 games with Ottawa this season, while Duchene tallied 10 points in 14 contests for Colorado.
Following the deal that made the former Colorado Avalanche center a member of the Ottawa Senators, the NHL trade market will see five other star players move to the front burner.
John Tavares
The New York Islanders captain is just months away from free agency, and he'll need a long-term extension to remain on the Island.
Interestingly enough, reports have indicated Tavares has yet to crunch numbers with the club, and it's believed the biggest holdup could be the franchise's future home. The Islanders play out of the cramped Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but showing Tavares the blueprints for a new barn at Belmont Park should go a long way to securing his future in New York.
Arena aside, Tavares won't come cheap. Playing alongside Anders Lee and Josh Bailey, the center is firing on all cylinders early on, with 12 goals in 14 contests. Only Nikita Kucherov has potted more.
It's now crunch time for the Islanders, who must get their captain's name on a new contract. If that can't come to fruition, it's critical that Tavares is recouped for assets rather than squandered in free agency.
Evander Kane
The Buffalo Sabres have appeared noncommittal regarding their future plans for Kane. They could be willing to move him, but haven't closed the door on re-signing the winger either.
Like Tavares, Kane is a pending unrestricted free agent, so a decision on his future will need to be made in the coming months. With 13 points in 14 games, he is producing at a career-best clip, and it may be wise for the Sabres to strike while Kane is hot and move him to shore up the rest of the roster, particularly the blue line.
Rick Nash
No longer the goal-scoring machine he once was, the New York Rangers winger could still be an intriguing acquisition, particularly for a contender looking to add some offense from the wall.
Nash, 33, carries a heavy $7.8-million cap hit, so it's likely the Rangers would need to retain part of that money to facilitate a deal for the veteran. Freeing up that salary would also allow New York to retain other pending free agents, including J.T. Miller and Kevin Hayes. Barring a significant hometown discount, the likeliest outcome is that the Rangers move Nash for younger assets rather than continuing his tenure on Broadway.
James Neal
The Vegas Golden Knights made no bones about building for the future when selecting their expansion squad, as the team stockpiled draft picks in the process.
As it stands, Vegas enters the 2018 draft with seven selections, but could add another high draft choice by moving its top scorer in Neal. The veteran winger brings a scoring touch and significant playoff experience, an added bonus for a contender making a Stanley Cup run. While he's been the Golden Knights' most productive player, cashing in on Neal helps Vegas maintain its focus on the road ahead.
James van Riemsdyk
The Toronto Maple Leafs winger's name has circulated the rumor mill for more than a year, and for good reason. Quite simply, dealing Van Riemsdyk could allow the Maple Leafs to upgrade to their back end without sacrificing a younger talent - namely William Nylander or Mitch Marner.
Van Riemsdyk, 28, is on the final year of his $4.25-million contract. Dealing the winger for a defenseman also playing out the last season of his deal would be the most fitting scenario.
Following the deal that made the former Colorado Avalanche center a member of the Ottawa Senators, the NHL trade market will see five other star players move to the front burner.
John Tavares
The New York Islanders captain is just months away from free agency, and he'll need a long-term extension to remain on the Island.
Interestingly enough, reports have indicated Tavares has yet to crunch numbers with the club, and it's believed the biggest holdup could be the franchise's future home. The Islanders play out of the cramped Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but showing Tavares the blueprints for a new barn at Belmont Park should go a long way to securing his future in New York.
Arena aside, Tavares won't come cheap. Playing alongside Anders Lee and Josh Bailey, the center is firing on all cylinders early on, with 12 goals in 14 contests. Only Nikita Kucherov has potted more.
It's now crunch time for the Islanders, who must get their captain's name on a new contract. If that can't come to fruition, it's critical that Tavares is recouped for assets rather than squandered in free agency.
Evander Kane
The Buffalo Sabres have appeared noncommittal regarding their future plans for Kane. They could be willing to move him, but haven't closed the door on re-signing the winger either.
Like Tavares, Kane is a pending unrestricted free agent, so a decision on his future will need to be made in the coming months. With 13 points in 14 games, he is producing at a career-best clip, and it may be wise for the Sabres to strike while Kane is hot and move him to shore up the rest of the roster, particularly the blue line.
Rick Nash
No longer the goal-scoring machine he once was, the New York Rangers winger could still be an intriguing acquisition, particularly for a contender looking to add some offense from the wall.
Nash, 33, carries a heavy $7.8-million cap hit, so it's likely the Rangers would need to retain part of that money to facilitate a deal for the veteran. Freeing up that salary would also allow New York to retain other pending free agents, including J.T. Miller and Kevin Hayes. Barring a significant hometown discount, the likeliest outcome is that the Rangers move Nash for younger assets rather than continuing his tenure on Broadway.
James Neal
The Vegas Golden Knights made no bones about building for the future when selecting their expansion squad, as the team stockpiled draft picks in the process.
As it stands, Vegas enters the 2018 draft with seven selections, but could add another high draft choice by moving its top scorer in Neal. The veteran winger brings a scoring touch and significant playoff experience, an added bonus for a contender making a Stanley Cup run. While he's been the Golden Knights' most productive player, cashing in on Neal helps Vegas maintain its focus on the road ahead.
James van Riemsdyk
The Toronto Maple Leafs winger's name has circulated the rumor mill for more than a year, and for good reason. Quite simply, dealing Van Riemsdyk could allow the Maple Leafs to upgrade to their back end without sacrificing a younger talent - namely William Nylander or Mitch Marner.
Van Riemsdyk, 28, is on the final year of his $4.25-million contract. Dealing the winger for a defenseman also playing out the last season of his deal would be the most fitting scenario.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford has been named the NHL's first star of the week. In three appearances, Crawford came away with two wins as he posted back-to-back shutouts over the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild. Crawford leads the NHL with a sparkling .945 save percentage.
Martin Jones is the NHL's third star of the week. The San Jose Sharks netminder claimed three straight victories in which he allowed a combined four goals. Jones ranks second league-wide with an impressive 1.98 GAA.
With the Avalanche mired in a historically awful season at the time, Duchene - who was dealt to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday - saw signs that general manager Joe Sakic was leading the club into a retooling phase. Having been down that road before, the now 26-year-old wasn't willing to spend his prime years not seriously competing for the Stanley Cup.
As a result, Duchene made the request to management, which he called "the hardest thing I ever had to do" at an introductory press conference in Ottawa on Monday.
"I wanted to play playoff hockey" he explained, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. "I’ve got eight playoff games to my name right now and that’s not where I want to be at this point of my career. I only get one shot at this. I get to play this game for however long my body lets me play it and I felt I wanted to let Joe know it was time to move on."
Duchene was a Colorado fan as a kid, and dreamed of winning the Cup with the Avalanche. His 586 regular-season games with the franchise only translated into two trips to the playoffs, however, wherein he recorded six assists in eight games.
The Senators came within a goal of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final last season and certainly hope Duchene will add to his postseason totals with the club.
Yamamoto appeared in nine games with the Oilers, recording three assists. As he played fewer than 10 games, the first year of his entry-level deal will slide to 2018-19.
Yamamoto impressed at Oilers' training camp, as he earned playing time alongside captain Connor McDavid and a roster spot ahead of 2016 fourth overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi.
Yamamoto scored 99 points in 65 games with Spokane last season.
Matthews has appeared in every game for the Maple Leafs since his memorable debut last season. In 15 games to start 2017-18, he's recorded 10 goals and eight assists.
