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Ryan McDonagh signs three-year extension with Lightning
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Defenseman Ryan McDonagh has signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, worth an average annual value of $4.1 million. The deal begins next season and keeps the 36-year-old alternate captain in Tampa Bay. McDonagh, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the team, has been sidelined by an injury since November 8.
The Los Angeles Kings announced an eight-year contract extension for forward Adrian Kempe worth $10.65 million annually. Defenseman Drew Doughty suffered a lower-body injury in a win over the Ottawa Senators, sidelining him week-to-week. Forward Andrei Kuzmenko has been a healthy scratch amid a slow start to the season.
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David Kämpf has agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks after mutually terminating his deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old Czech center, who left approximately 30 million kronor on the table, brings eight NHL seasons of experience to Vancouver. General Manager Patrik Allvin highlighted Kämpf's defensive reliability and potential long-term fit.
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine underwent surgery for a core muscle injury and will be sidelined for 3-4 months. The 27-year-old has not played since October 16 and recorded one assist in five games this season. The procedure was performed at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York by Dr. Mark Zoland.