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Zajac retires with the New Jersey Devils after a 15-year careerTravis Zajac played out the majority of his 15-year NHL career with the New Jersey Devils. He re-signed with the Devils on a one-day contract to retire with his favourite team. Zajac will stay with the organization as a player development consultant.

Panarin not going for a big role as Rangers’ captainArtemi Panarin is ready for more action in the league but does not want to be the next captain for the New York Rangers. The second man for the Rangers’ last three captains does not want to take the lead for the team as he believes that there are better players than him.

Patrick Kane is not letting injuries stop him from performingPatrick Kane has indicated that he is working through an issue that bothered him during the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2020-21 campaign but he won’t let that stop him. He wants to keep performing which is why he’s doing everything to recover properly.

Ovechkin set to continue the chase for NHL goal recordAlex Ovechkin is gearing up for a big run in the 2022 season and will keep going in his climb in the NHL goal scoring list. The Washington Capitals are ready for a comeback season after falling short in the 2021 run where they did not get a chance at the Stanley Cup.

Matthews' injury progress doing well for LeafsAuston Matthews may be back for the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier than expected. The star is one of the best players for the Leafs and having him back from his surgery should be a boost for the team’s opener for the 2022 season and beyond.

Zach Parise believes he fits in with the New York IslandersNHL veteran Zach Parise agreed to a contract with the New York Islanders. The 37-year-old looks to spend the last few years of his career in the Big Apple. He was bought out by the Minnesota Wild back in July 2021 and he wants to end his career on a high note in NYC.

Crosby set to miss early games for 2022 seasonSidney Crosby will miss the start of the 2022 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins after he had surgery on his left wrist. The star will have to take a rest and hope that the team can fare well with him at the sidelines for the first few games.

Canes set to miss Gardiner for 2022 seasonJake Gardiner will have surgeries on his hip and back, which leaves him out of the lineup for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2022 season. This is a huge blow to the Canes after a strong run in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the star leading the way for most of the season.

Toews keen to spark Chicago’s 2022 runJonathan Toews did not play in the 2021 season and it hurt the Chicago Blackhawks’ chances badly. The star is now set to return and help the team get a shot at the Stanley Cup Playoffs as he looks to push the team for a deeper run after missing a full season.

Matthew Samoskevich wants to earn his spot with the PanthersThe Florida Panthers picked Matthew Samoskevich in the 2021 NFL Draft. Most pundits are calling it a ‘steal’ but he just wants to earn his spot on the team. Panthers general manager Bill Zito has always targeted Matthew in the draft class and he’s pleased with the pick.

Hyman joins the Oilers for a title runZach Hyman is off for bigger heights as he is now set to join the Edmonton Oilers in their quest for a Stanley Cup title in the 2022 season. The former Toronto Maple Leafs star will boost the team with a lot of spark on the offensive end as he also hopes to get a fresh start.

McDavid ready to chase Stanley Cup with OilersConnor McDavid has played with the Edmonton Oilers for some time now, and he says this is the time for them to step up. The NHL MVP wants to earn a ring with the team. He hopes he can lead the way for the squad after so many failed shots at the title in the past few years.

Berube wants Vladi to stay for the BluesWhile Vladimir Tarasenko said wants a trade, coach Craig Berube hopes that the star will change his mind soon. With just a few weeks left before the 2022 season begins, the St. Louis Blues are still unsure about one of their top stars in the squad.

Bergeron set to decide on future after 2022 runBoston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron says he will not speak about his future with the team until the end of the 2022 season. The centre’s deal is set to expire by that time and there are talks of a possible move for the Bruins captain.

Kotkaniemi joins Canes’ roster at Dundon’s behestJesperi Kotkaniemi has signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes. On Tom Dundon’s behest, Jesperi moves on from the Montreal Canadiens as his former team did not match the offer sheet by the Canes last August 2021.

Parayko signs eight-year deal with BluesColton Parayko is off to a new phase in his career with the St. Louis Blues as he signed a brand new deal with the team. The star lands a deal worth $52 million which will see him stay with the team for eight more years, meaning he will shape his future with the squad.

Preds land deal with TolvanenThe Nashville Predators hope to keep one of their best rookies around for more action as they sign Eeli Tolvanen to three years in the squad. The Preds aim to bounce back from their exit in the first round of the 2021 Playoffs and chase the Stanley Cup title.

Rask claims he is a ‘cheap goalie’ for BostonTuukka Rask said that he is a cheap signing for the Boston Bruins should the team ever come up with a move to ink a deal. The star is set to come back soon from his surgery and hopes to bring the best of his game and help the Bruins win in their next games.

Rangers set to retire Lundqvist’s jerseyHenrik Lundqvist decided to retire from the NHL for good after suffering an injury and missing the whole 2021 season. The star seeks a new chapter in his life and his former team, the New York Rangers, pay their respects to one of their best stars.

Grubauer ready to shine for KrakenPhilipp Grubauer is keen to get a shot at bigger wins in the 2022 season as the Seattle Kraken sets off for its debut season. He is keen to get an opportunity to play for the team and hopes that he can even lead them all the way to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.