The San Jose Sharks and defenseman Brent Burns have agreed to terms on a maximum eight-year contract extension, the team confirmed Tuesday.

Financial details were not disclosed, but ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Sharks' rover will earn around $8 million each season throughout the life of the deal, valuing the agreements at roughly $64 million.

The converted defender's in line to be the highest-paid member of the Sharks next season and beyond. His current $5.76-million salary is the highest among the club's current fleet of blue liners.

Burns is coming off a career season in which is posted 27 goals, 75 points, and put the second-most shots on target league-wide, earning his first Norris Trophy nomination.

He's contributed seven goals and 16 points in 19 this season.

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The Washington Capitals had a special visitor at practice on Tuesday when baseball's "Iron Man" and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. paid the team a visit.

Ripken was spotted behind the team's bench during practice, before stepping into the film room to share some knowledge with the club.

Perhaps Ripken was going to give the Capitals some advice on how to never miss a game, like he did when he set Major League Baseball's streak for consecutive games played (2,632).

Whatever advice he gave to them was enough to warrant a visit from the entire team, including captain Alex Ovechkin who presented Ripken with a custom jersey.

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The San Jose Sharks and stud defenseman Brent Burns have made serious progress on a contract extension, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Burns was a key cog in San Jose's run to the Stanley Cup Final last year. He paced the team's blue line, appearing in all 82 regular-season games while posting 75 points, before adding another 24 points in 24 playoff contests. This season, he's recorded 16 points in 19 games.

A pending unrestricted free agent, Burns currently carries a cap hit of $5.76 million.

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Games and practices can get a little boring for goaltenders when there's no one around their crease, but this Traktor Chelyabinsk goalie has found the perfect way to fill the lull in action.

If you look closely, you'll notice he switches skates before performing the routine, so it's possible this is really just a figure skater in disguise. Either way, it's entertaining.

- With h/t to Reddit user OGGSmith

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Tuesday, November 22:

Triple Threat

• LW Nick Ritchie (27K), C Ryan Getzlaf (85K), RW Corey Perry (72K), Ducks (vs. Islanders): With the Ducks as the home team they'll likely be able to have their top line avoid the Islanders top trio featuring C John Tavares. Expect head coach Randy Carlyle to match second-line C Ryan Kesler against Tavares, freeing up his top trio. They have the team's best Corsi For rating at 57.54, per Corsica.Hockey.

• LW Teuvo Teravainen (39K), C Victor Rask (51K), D Justin Faulk (42K), Hurricanes (at Maple Leafs): While the Maple Leafs' second line of LW James van Riemsdyk, C Tyler Bozak and RW Mitchell Marner has been productive of late, they have a CF percentage of just 47.60 on the season. The Hurricanes second line is recently formed but each player has an excellent individual possession rating.

• LW Ryan Dzingel (25K), C Jean-Gabriel Pageau (33K), RW Mark Stone (58K), Senators (at Canadiens): Stacking against Canadiens G Carey Price is a contrarian play, but Pageau has six goals and nine points in 11 games against Montreal. Dzingel brings exposure to the top line at 5v5 and the second power play.

Bargain Plays

• C Travis Konecny (27K), Flyers (at Panthers): The Flyers recently swapped RWs Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds on the right side of the first and second lines. Konecny remains on the left side of C Sean Couturier on line two, a line equally as dangerous as it had been before the swap. Konecny will have more shot opportunities with Voracek moving to the top line.

• LW Paul Byron (25K), Canadiens (vs. Senators): Byron offers cheap exposure to linemates C Alex Galchenyuk and RW Alexander Radulov on the Canadiens' top line. He has five goals this month on just 15 shots, but he should see an uptick in assists while skating with the other two more talented players.

• D Aaron Ekblad (36K), Panthers (vs. Flyers): Not a dramatic bargain, Ekblad is still under-priced with a great matchup in front of him. The Flyers have the league's 27th-ranked penalty kill, allowing 12 goals on 55 opponent opportunities. Two of Ekblad's five goals have come with the man advantage.

Top Fades

• D Jake Gardiner (32K), Maple Leafs (vs. Hurricanes): Gardiner's bounce-back season has him up to eight points through 18 games. Two of his points have come on the power play, as he plays on the No. 1 unit. Owners can't expect special teams production from Gardiner or his teammates Tuesday, as the Hurricanes have the best PK and have been shorthanded less than any team.

• C Ryan Kesler (54K), Ducks (vs. Islanders): Typically tasked with defending the best opposing lines, Kesler will have to go head-to-head with John Tavares. With his time in the offensive end likely to be limited, he'll have trouble living up to a salary indicative of a more offensive role.

• RW Vladimir Tarasenko (63K), Blues (at Bruins): Tarasenko scored in his most recent game and just three games prior. He has totaled 11 shots on goal in his past four games, but his ice time has dropped considerably since early November. Bruins G Tuukka Rask has two shutouts and hasn't allowed more than two goals since Nov. 5.

Contrarian Options

• RW Wayne Simmonds (47K), Flyers (at Panthers): Bumped off line one with C Claude Giroux, Simmonds may become an afterthought with owners paying attention to only Giroux and Voracek. Simmonds should now assume a bigger role as the unquestioned star of line two. He'll stick on the top power play, allowing him to retain much of his upside.

• C Brayden Schenn (38K), Flyers (at Panthers): Following the same line of thinking, Schenn will be overlooked as the third wheel of the top line. His center eligibility keeps him out of three-player stacks, but his salary relief makes him a quality option as a standalone with exposure to two of the league's top point leaders.

• LW Mike Hoffman (58K), Senators (at Canadiens): Hoffman has been held point-less for five consecutive games, and he's been dropped to the third line at 5v5, but he remains beside C Derick Brassard. His ice time hasn't dropped, and he still has multiple shots on goal in all but one game this month.

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The Tucson Roadrunners' upcoming games Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed as the team awaits news on captain Craig Cunningham, who collapsed prior to Saturday's game.

Cunningham has since been hospitalized and is in critical condition but stable, according to the Arizona Coyotes, the parent club of the Roadrunners.

"(Craig) is receiving excellent medical care but out of respect to Craig and his family we are refraining from further comment or discussing any details at this time," Roadrunners general manager Doug Soetaert said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig and his family."

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There will be no John Scott Cinderella story at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, and he's OK with that.

Related: NHL creates new rules for post-John Scott All-Star Game eligibility

Scott was the toast of the town in Nashville last season after controversially earning a captain's role due to a flawed fan voting system.

After an overwhelming reception from fans and a memorable two-goal effort, Scott was named MVP, and won over even the harshest of critics as his teammates carried him off the ice in celebration.

However, the NHL made sure Scott's saga was a one-time thing by changing the voting rules to ensure more skilled players are chosen.

Scott, now out of hockey, was asked about the changes, and he's fine with what the league decided.

"Yeah I expected something to come about," Scott told Sportsnet's Jeff Marek. "It's good, I think something had to happen. I don't think they want a situation like me to happen again."

He added, "It's a good rule."

Starting this season, eligible players must be on an NHL roster as of Nov. 1, and AHL players - which Scott was at the time of his nomination - aren't permitted to receive votes, unless their time in the developmental league is for a conditioning stint.

All-Star weekend begins Jan. 28 in Los Angeles.

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The wait is almost over, as the long-anticipated name of the NHL's newest franchise will be unveiled Tuesday night.

Las Vegas will reveal its nickname, jersey, and logo at Toshiba Plaza, in front of its new home, T-Mobile Arena at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Several key figures will be on hand, including franchise owner Bill Foley, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, and Las Vegas GM George McPhee.

Foley previously confirmed the team will be named either the Desert Knights, Golden Knights, or Silver Knights.

Fans will also have a chance to get their hands on a selection of team merchandise, including hats and T-shirts, with the jersey available for sale at a later date.

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Every Tuesday, theScore's editors will examine the fortunes of the north's seven NHL franchises. Welcome to "O Canada."

Calgary Flames

Plus: Backup goaltender Chad Johnson, who appeared in four straight games and grabbed a trio of wins in the process. The journeyman netminder has been a revelation in Calgary, already with a 9-5-3 record on the season.

Minus: Conversely, the Flames' intended starter, Brian Elliott, is still finding his way in Cowtown and fighting to find consistency. Elliott had the league's top save percentage last season at .930, but that's dipped to .882 this year.

The Take: The Flames have a burning desire to figure out their goaltending, and making wins more difficult to come by will be the absence of leading scorer Johnny Gaudreau, who is out six weeks with a broken finger. The Flames have struggled mightily under new coach Glen Gulutzan, with just eight wins in 21 outings.

Edmonton Oilers

Plus: Hats off to Connor McDavid, who, after 10 games without a tally, silenced his critics with his first career hat trick in a 5-2 beating of the Dallas Stars. McDavid leads the NHL scoring race with 24 points in 20 games.

Minus: The Oilers surprised many in 2014 when they signed winger Benoit Pouliot to a five-year, $20-million contract. Eleven games without a point recently earned Pouliot back-to-back scratches by coach Todd McLellan.

The Take: After dropping five in a row, the Oilers enjoyed a nice bounce back with a win over the Stars and a 5-0 shellacking of the Chicago Blackhawks. Aside from McDavid, the Oilers' key contributors - namely Leon Draisaitl, Jordan Eberle, Milan Lucic, and goalie Cam Talbot - are delivering as the team sits first in the Pacific with 23 points.

Montreal Canadiens

Plus: Following a full-time shift to center, Alex Galchenyuk is finally realizing his potential. The third overall pick in 2012 is scoring at a point-per-game pace, with 19 points on the season.

Minus: How valuable is Alexander Radulov? The Russian winger missed two games, and without him in the lineup, the Canadiens dropped back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.

The Take: With 30 points in 19 games, the Canadiens leave little room for criticism as the NHL's top team. One curiosity is the usage of Sven Andrighetto, who's already been demoted to St. John's (AHL) twice. Andrighetto has delivered in the AHL - grabbing Player of the Week honors in October - but has zero points in four games with the Habs this year.

Ottawa Senators

Plus: Ever heard of Ryan Dzingel? Didn't think so. A seventh-round pick from 2011, Dzingel has surprised as the Sens' third-leading scorer, with 10 points in 18 games.

Minus: The negative spotlight shines on goaltender Andrew Hammond who, after missing significant time due to a groin injury, refused an AHL conditioning stint. The Senators subsequently waived him and assigned him to the minors.

The Take: The Senators continue to fly under the radar, with a 10-7-1 showing through 18 games. But despite their winning record, Ottawa sits just shy of a playoff position. For a team already short on offense, the Senators will have their work cut out for them as they deal with a pair of minor injuries to two of their top forwards, Bobby Ryan and Mike Hoffman.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Plus: It's easy to look at Toronto and talk about the young guns, but veteran winger James van Riemsdyk also deserves some love. With 17 points in 18 games, the lanky forward is on pace for a career year.

Minus: Sorry, Auston Matthews. After teasing us with a four-goal debut, the scrutiny will only increase as his goal drought continues. Matthews has six goals on the year but has not tallied in nearly a month, last scoring Oct. 25.

The Take: The Maple Leafs have made positive steps in the early stages of their rebuilding, and hold down a winning record of 8-7-3 through 18 games. The challenge will be how the team's young talent responds through the difficult middle portion of the season. Rookie Mitch Marner sits second in NHL freshman scoring with 16 points.

Vancouver Canucks

Plus: Don't get down on the Sedins. The twins can still play, and have combined for 25 points on the season. Both players are closing in on career milestones, with Daniel 45 points away from 1,000 and Henrik only 18 off.

Minus: After a strong start to the season, the play of goalie Ryan Miller has dropped off, with his save percentage under .900 and his goals-against average approaching three-plus.

The Take: After a slow start to November, the Canucks have grabbed points in three of their last four, including two overtime wins over the Stars and the Arizona Coyotes. General manager Jim Benning wants to add a 20-goal man, and that notion has linked the team to Buffalo Sabres winger and Vancouver native Evander Kane.

Winnipeg Jets

Plus: Mark Scheifele's name doesn't normally come up when discussing the league's best pivots, but he's making a name for himself this year with 23 points on the season already. Scheifele has arrived.

Minus: Defenseman Jacob Trouba is back in the lineup after a failed trade demand and appears to be taking his time to find the scoresheet, with no points through six games.

The Take: Coach Paul Maurice is juggling a host of young talent this season - not only Scheifele, but Nikolaj Ehlers, Kyle Connor, and the NHL's leading rookie scorer, Patrik Laine, among others. That's led to a bevy of highlight-reel plays, but also some predictable growing pains, like the Jets' embarrassing 12-shot showing versus the Boston Bruins.

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