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Russia's women's hockey team could not compete at the 2027 World Championships in Quebec City if the war continues.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the restriction for December's tournament in Alberta.
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Sweden's hockey association announced it would refuse to play Russia in upcoming international tournaments.
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Kucherov also reportedly told the Lightning he won't re-sign; the reason for the request was unknown.
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The Athletic reports the IIHF had barred Russia from its competitions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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ESPN cites sources; The Hockey News' Oct. 23 update said no official trade details had been announced.
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Sportsnet, citing @FriedgeHNIC, says the extension’s average annual value is expected to be around $13 million.
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A reporter cited Leafs GM John Chayka for the recovery timeframe on September 29, 2026. Merzlikins had shoulder surgery that summer, the reporter said.
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A September 29 post said Marchenko still needed to complete the work visa process ahead of the game against Montreal that night.
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A reporter, citing sources, said no extension was in place for Marchenko with the Leafs as of September 28, but talks were expected to pick up that afternoon.
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The Maple Leafs say Miles Wood and goalie Elvis Merzļikins also came to Toronto. The Athletic reports that Marchenko’s agent said he verbally agreed to a six-year, $75 million extension.
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A September 27 post lists 11 notable players on waivers, including two marked NSH—Ilya Lyubushkin and Nick Perbix—and two marked VGK—Ville Heinola and Alexander Holtz.
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The Hurricanes announced the goaltender’s new deal, which @reporterchris reports carries an average annual value of $3.95 million.
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Sportsnet says the cap is $104 million for 2026-27 and is set to rise to $113.5 million in 2027-28.