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Veteran free-agent forward Zach Parise confirmed that he agreed to terms on a contract with the New York Islanders earlier this summer, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.

The contract's details aren't known. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello hasn't registered the deal with the NHL, Russo adds.

The Minnesota Wild bought out the final four years of Parise's contract earlier in the offseason. Despite producing decent numbers, the 37-year-old seemed to have fallen out of favor in Minnesota and was a healthy scratch multiple times over the last year.


Parise recorded seven goals and added 11 assists across 45 games last season. He scored 25 goals and contributed 21 helpers over 69 contests during the 2019-20 campaign.

The Islanders announced a slew of signings Wednesday, including multi-year extensions for Kyle Palmieri, Ilya Sorokin, Casey Cizikas, and Anthony Beauvillier.
 
With three Stanley Cup championships, six All-Star appearances, and 863 NHL games under his belt (plus a whopping 142 playoff contests), Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has pretty much seen and done it all.

Well, not quite. There’s still one more thing the 34-year-old covets.

"Four," Letang said, according to Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, referring to the Stanley Cup.


"It doesn't matter how many years I'm going to keep doing this," he added. "I just want to do it for one reason - that's to win every year."

Entering the final year of an eight-year deal that carries an average annual value of $7.25 million, Letang's feeling confident in a 2021-22 Pittsburgh team that held on to much of its core.

"I feel comfortable saying we have what we need to be successful, whether on the coaching staff or player-wise," Letang said. "We have the group to do it."

The right-handed shot has spent his NHL career with "brothers" Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby and "of course" he'd certainly like to keep it that way.

"You hear about those guys who decide to go with another team trying to look for another Cup or bigger salaries," Letang said. "The thing we built in Pittsburgh with Sid and Geno, I think it's special. Obviously, there's always an end to an era. I cannot predict when it's going to be done."

For now, things are looking good for the Penguins; Pittsburgh has made the playoffs in 15 straight seasons and finished at the top of the realigned East Division in 2020-21. However, the squad hasn't advanced past the second round of the postseason since winning the Cup in 2016-17.

“At the end of the day, guys who have been together for 15-20 years - whatever it ends up being - is going to be on the small scale of the longevity of a franchise. You have to think about all the other years and you want to keep winning," Letang said.
 
Hollywood said:
With three Stanley Cup championships, six All-Star appearances, and 863 NHL games under his belt (plus a whopping 142 playoff contests), Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has pretty much seen and done it all.

Well, not quite. There’s still one more thing the 34-year-old covets.

"Four," Letang said, according to Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, referring to the Stanley Cup.


"It doesn't matter how many years I'm going to keep doing this," he added. "I just want to do it for one reason - that's to win every year."

Entering the final year of an eight-year deal that carries an average annual value of $7.25 million, Letang's feeling confident in a 2021-22 Pittsburgh team that held on to much of its core.

"I feel comfortable saying we have what we need to be successful, whether on the coaching staff or player-wise," Letang said. "We have the group to do it."

The right-handed shot has spent his NHL career with "brothers" Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby and "of course" he'd certainly like to keep it that way.

"You hear about those guys who decide to go with another team trying to look for another Cup or bigger salaries," Letang said. "The thing we built in Pittsburgh with Sid and Geno, I think it's special. Obviously, there's always an end to an era. I cannot predict when it's going to be done."

For now, things are looking good for the Penguins; Pittsburgh has made the playoffs in 15 straight seasons and finished at the top of the realigned East Division in 2020-21. However, the squad hasn't advanced past the second round of the postseason since winning the Cup in 2016-17.

“At the end of the day, guys who have been together for 15-20 years - whatever it ends up being - is going to be on the small scale of the longevity of a franchise. You have to think about all the other years and you want to keep winning," Letang said.
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I’m glad someone is optimistic.
 
Hollywood said:
With three Stanley Cup championships, six All-Star appearances, and 863 NHL games under his belt (plus a whopping 142 playoff contests), Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has pretty much seen and done it all.

Well, not quite. There’s still one more thing the 34-year-old covets.

"Four," Letang said, according to Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, referring to the Stanley Cup.


"It doesn't matter how many years I'm going to keep doing this," he added. "I just want to do it for one reason - that's to win every year."

Entering the final year of an eight-year deal that carries an average annual value of $7.25 million, Letang's feeling confident in a 2021-22 Pittsburgh team that held on to much of its core.

"I feel comfortable saying we have what we need to be successful, whether on the coaching staff or player-wise," Letang said. "We have the group to do it."

The right-handed shot has spent his NHL career with "brothers" Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby and "of course" he'd certainly like to keep it that way.

"You hear about those guys who decide to go with another team trying to look for another Cup or bigger salaries," Letang said. "The thing we built in Pittsburgh with Sid and Geno, I think it's special. Obviously, there's always an end to an era. I cannot predict when it's going to be done."

For now, things are looking good for the Penguins; Pittsburgh has made the playoffs in 15 straight seasons and finished at the top of the realigned East Division in 2020-21. However, the squad hasn't advanced past the second round of the postseason since winning the Cup in 2016-17.

“At the end of the day, guys who have been together for 15-20 years - whatever it ends up being - is going to be on the small scale of the longevity of a franchise. You have to think about all the other years and you want to keep winning," Letang said.
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Corycm said:
Same. Maybe they prove me wrong, but the Metro added some firepower in the off season and I’m gonna need a few games before I’m willing to accept it. And good lord don’t let him get injured. Because DeSmit as starter with Wheel of Rando Farm Team Goalies isn’t gonna win this division.
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It’s weird that Hextall had issues with the tending after the playoff exit but is ok with rolling with the same guys again. Maybe he thinks the new goalie coach will change some things up or because of the cap, couldn’t make any moves and is waiting for the deadline.
The Metro is definitely going to be tougher this season, at least it feels like it. Also wondering how long Malkin is going to be out for and let’s not forget to factor in the annual injury parade.

Dammit! Now I’m the Debbie Downer.

Go Kraken!
 
LiamGallagher’sBucketHat said:
It’s weird that Hextall had issues with the tending after the playoff exit but is ok with rolling with the same guys again. Maybe he thinks the new goalie coach will change some things up or because of the cap, couldn’t make any moves and is waiting for the deadline.
The Metro is definitely going to be tougher this season, at least it feels like it. Also wondering how long Malkin is going to be out for and let’s not forget to factor in the annual injury parade.

Dammit! Now I’m the Debbie Downer.

Go Kraken!
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LAZER PEN SWEATER THOUGH
 
LiamGallagher’sBucketHat said:
It’s weird that Hextall had issues with the tending after the playoff exit but is ok with rolling with the same guys again. Maybe he thinks the new goalie coach will change some things up or because of the cap, couldn’t make any moves and is waiting for the deadline.
The Metro is definitely going to be tougher this season, at least it feels like it. Also wondering how long Malkin is going to be out for and let’s not forget to factor in the annual injury parade.

Dammit! Now I’m the Debbie Downer.

Go Kraken!
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Goaltending is only one of many concerns 😟 I have...
 
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Joel Farabee to a six-year extension with an annual cap hit of $5 million, the team announced Thursday.

Farabee had one more year left on his entry-level contract and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

The 21-year-old was a bright light for the Flyers in a less-than-impressive 2020-21 season, leading Philadelphia in scoring with 20 goals.


"I think I came off a pretty good year last year so definitely wanted to get things rolling, and I'm glad both sides came to an agreement," Farabee said, according to NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. "I'm really excited to be in Philly for the next seven years after my last year on my ELC."

The left-winger saw a major uptick in production during his sophomore campaign. After mustering eight goals and 21 points in 52 games as a rookie in 2019-20, he responded with a total of 38 points in 55 contests this past season.

Farabee was rewarded for his efforts with the 2020-21 Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy as the Flyers' most improved player.

After being drafted 14th overall in 2018, Farabee made his NHL debut on Oct. 21, 2019, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to appear in a game for Philly.

Farabee is now under contract with the Flyers through the 2027-28 season.
 
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