“Yes, such an opportunity really existed. The teams had discussed how that could be fulfilled. But it did not depend on me. Should Omsk ask me to join Edmonton, I’d do that. But that was not something I desired myself. After we made the playoffs, the whole thing ceased to be an issue.”
- Jaromir Jagr of Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental League addressing the rumor that he almost joined the Edmonton Oilers for the end of this NHL season.
The Vegas Golden Knights will be without Robin Lehner for all of 2022-23 after requiring hip surgery.
Tony Ferrari breaks down the top players from the second day of play at the World Junior Championship, highlighted by a hat-trick by Germany's Alexander Blank.
Nazem Kadri remains the biggest name available among this summer's unrestricted free agents. Rumors continue to link him to the New York Islanders, but the center's representatives are reportedly still talking with other clubs.
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