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Marino Signs Eight-Year Extension Through 2035

Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino signed an eight-year extension worth $54 million, averaging $6.75 million per season, tying him to the franchise through the 2034-35 season. The 29-year-old blueliner, who posted career highs last season and helped Utah reach the playoffs, is described as a foundational piece, with reports noting no-move and no-trade considerations built into the deal.

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Avalanche signs Georgii Merkulov to one-year contract

Colorado Avalanche signed forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year contract, adding a prolific AHL scorer who led Providence in points and should bolster depth for the 2026-27 season. With 11 NHL games on his resume, Merkulov will compete for a depth role as the Avalanche reshape their forward group and look for NHL callups from their extended roster.

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Capitals Sign Oliver Suvanto to Three-Year ELC

The Washington Capitals signed 17-year-old Finnish forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract with a $1.075 million NHL cap hit and $87,500 in the AHL, with plans to loan him to Tappara for the 2026-27 season. The 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft is Capitals’ first Finnish first-rounder in two decades, coming off an 11-point Liiga season and strong World Junior performances as they aim to develop him for North American pro hockey.

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Bruins Overhaul Front Office for 2026-27

The Boston Bruins announced a major front-office shakeup, naming Kevyn Adams as senior advisor to the GM and promoting Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski to assistant general managers, with Alex Gimenez named director of hockey operations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement; longtime assistant GM Evan Gold will depart August 1 to pursue other NHL opportunities.

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