Thursday's FTB: New streaming options outside N.A.

NHL announces multiyear streaming deal with DAZN | NHL.com

Partnership will deliver NHL.TV to nearly 200 countries beginning with 2025-26 season

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Under the new partnership, NHL.TV will be available on DAZN as a standalone subscription or as an add-on to existing DAZN packages, across markets of operation in nearly 200 countries around the world, excluding the U.S., Canada, and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden). NHL.TV will be promoted and integrated across the DAZN platform to its fast-growing base of more than 120 million registered sport fans. Fans will be able to access NHL.TV on any device on which DAZN is available, including smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles, providing maximum flexibility.

There were two signings yesterday:

Pospisil signs 3-year, $7.5 million contract with Flames | NHL.com

25-year-old forward could have been RFA after season, named to Slovakia’s preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics

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Samberg signs 3-year, $17.25 million contract with Jets, avoids arbitration | NHL.com

26-year-old defenseman helped Winnipeg to Presidents’ Trophy

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There were no trades.

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman ‘very encouraged’ by early talks on Connor McDavid extension | TSN

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said Tuesday he’s been “very encouraged” by the early talks he’s held with Connor McDavid’s agent, Judd Moldaver, on an extension.

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More speculation about trades that don't seem to be at all imminent:

Five potential trade destinations for Penguins wingers Rakell, Rust

GM Kyle Dubas seems open to moving Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust, if it makes the Penguins better down the line. Sonny Sachdeva takes at look at teams that might be interested.

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Nick Robertson, who has an arbitration hearing scheduled for August 3, is one of 14 unsigned RFA skaters who played some NHL last year, and you can find the full list at the link below:

https://puckpedia.com/players/search?q=2024-25-rfa

There are two unsigned RFA goalies: Dennis Hildeby and Devon Levi.

Today marks the beginning of the slooooow rollout of the T25 with the eligibility list posted this morning. Look for the Community Vote next week after the holiday.

Have a great day!