The Vegas Golden Knights have dealt forward Erik Haula to the Carolina Hurricanes for prospect Nicolas Roy, a source told The Athletic's Jesse Granger on Wednesday.

Vegas will also receive a conditional fifth-round pick as part of the deal, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Haula missed the final 67 regular-season games and all seven of the Golden Knights' playoff contests this spring due to a knee injury suffered in November.

He's under contract for one more campaign at a cap hit of $2.75 million, according to CapFriendly.

The 28-year-old notched 29 goals and 55 points with Vegas in 2017-18 before serving as the team's second-line center during its improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Golden Knights claimed Haula from the Minnesota Wild in the 2017 expansion draft.

Roy, a 22-year-old center, spent most of the 2018-19 campaign with the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. He tallied 17 goals and 36 regular-season points for the Checkers before adding 15 points in 19 postseason games as Charlotte captured the Calder Cup.

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Roberto Luongo leaves the NHL as not just one of its most accomplished goaltenders, but also one of the league's most entertaining personalities.

After his retirement on Wednesday, let's look back at his social-media prowess.

While there were dozens of examples we could have included, here are 20 of Luongo's most memorable moments online:

The farewell

In classic Luongo fashion, he revealed his plans on Wednesday by literally hanging up his pads.

Playful rivalry with Schneider

Luongo never seemed to pass on an opportunity to poke fun at his battle for the crease with Cory Schneider in Vancouver during their time with the Vancouver Canucks, and even long afterward.

Who could forget this one after Schneider was traded to the New Jersey Devils?

And Luongo wasn't done there.

Self-deprecation

After allowing eight goals during a loss to the Detroit Red Wings in 2013, Luongo couldn't help but make fun of himself.

That certainly wasn't the last time he'd put himself down.

Luongo was also a big fan of topical humor at his own expense, ribbing himself following a couple of Super Bowl victories by the New England Patriots.

He was also never shy about making fun of his on-ice misfortunes.

Self-confidence

On the other hand, Luongo also knew his strengths and wasn't afraid to toot his own horn.

A little bit of both

Then there was the time he touted his own achievement while also working in a subtle self dig.

Halloween costumes

Many athletes have shown tremendous creativity on Halloween, but Luongo's choices were especially memorable.

Gold-medal memories

Many fans could relate to Luongo's emotional state when Sidney Crosby scored his golden goal.

Breaking the internet

We saved the best for last, and this one really doesn't require much explaining. Here's Luongo showing off his Photoshop skills and channeling Kim Kardashian:

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Matt Duchene is expected to visit with the Nashville Predators on Thursday, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports.

The pending unrestricted free-agent center will be one of the most coveted players on the market, along with his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Duchene posted a point per game in the playoffs after collecting 12 over 23 regular-season contests with the Blue Jackets, the team that landed him from the Ottawa Senators before February's trade deadline.

The 28-year-old totaled 31 goals and 70 points across 73 games during the 2018-19 season.

He's coming off the final campaign of a five-year, $30-million pact inked while a member of the Colorado Avalanche in summer 2013.

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Joe Pavelski apparently has no shortage of suitors now that the free-agency interview period is underway.

The San Jose Sharks captain had a meeting with the Dallas Stars at their practice facility Wednesday, reports The Athletic's Sean Shapiro. He also got a tour of the Dallas-Fort Worth area to get an idea of whether it would be a fit for his family.

Pavelski will meet with the Tampa Bay Lightning next, according to The Athletic's Kevin Kurz.

The veteran forward is a pending unrestricted free agent who'll turn 35 on July 11.

The Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes have also reportedly been in touch with the veteran forward's camp.

Pavelski poured in 38 goals and collected 64 points in 2018-19, his 13th season with the Sharks. He's spent his entire career with San Jose, which drafted him 205th overall in 2003.

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Though Kyle Connor's intent is still to negotiate and sign a contract with the Winnipeg Jets, some teams reached out to the winger's camp Wednesday on the first day of the restricted free-agent speaking period, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Connor, a pending RFA, buried 34 goals and produced 66 points while playing all 82 games in his second full campaign with Winnipeg.

The 22-year-old notched 31 goals and 57 points while appearing in 76 regular-season contests in 2017-18.

Connor is coming off his entry-level contract, which carried a cap hit of $925,000. The Jets drafted him 17th overall in 2015.

The window for teams to speak with RFAs from other clubs opened Wednesday morning at midnight.

Winnipeg has five RFAs to sign this summer, including Connor and fellow 30-goal scorer Patrik Laine, according to CapFriendly.

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One of hockey's greatest netminders has decided to hang up his skates.

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo announced his retirement via social media Wednesday after 19 NHL seasons.

"This is one of the toughest decisions I've faced in my life and it took me a long time to make it," Luongo wrote in an open letter to the fans on the Panthers' website. "After thinking about it a lot over the past two months and listening to my body, I made up my mind. It just feels like the right time for me to step away from the game."

The 40-year-old finishes his career ranked second all time among goalies with 1,044 games played, third in wins with 489, and ninth in shutouts with 77.

Luongo still had three years remaining on the 12-year, $64-million contract he signed with the Vancouver Canucks ahead of the 2010-11 season. The Canucks will get hit with a cap recapture penalty of slightly more than $3 million in each of the next three seasons, and the Panthers' recapture penalty will be slightly more than $1 million over the same period of time, according to CapFriendly.

The penalty leaves the Canucks with a projected cap hit of $66 million and a projected $15.5 million in cap space. The Panthers now have a projected cap hit of $57.6 million and $23.9 million in projected cap space.

The penalty, part of the latest CBA, was designed to punish teams that signed cap-circumventing contracts.

Luongo was selected by the New York Islanders with the fourth overall pick of the 1997 NHL Draft and spent one season on Long Island, eight with the Canucks, and 11 with the Panthers.

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The Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Brian Elliott have agreed to a one-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Elliott was limited to just 26 games in 2018-19 due to injury. He posted a record of 11-11-1 with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage.

With Elliott signed, the free-agent goalie pool loses a reliable veteran talent with many teams still needing help in the crease. The Flyers now have three goaltenders under contract in Carter Hart, Alex Lyon, and Elliott, making it likely that UFA netminders Michal Neuvirth and Cam Talbot find new homes this offseason.

Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher has had himself a busy couple of days, re-signing defenseman Travis Sanheim and trading forward Ryan Hartman to the Dallas Stars for Tyler Pitlick. He also inked center Kevin Hayes to a seven-year deal last week.

Elliott joined the Flyers on a two-year deal ahead of the 2017-18 season and is now primed for his 13th NHL campaign. The 34-year-old was Philadelphia's nominee for the 2018-19 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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With July 1 fast approaching, teams are gearing up for a chance to bolster their rosters in free agency. And while the bigger names are receiving the most attention, there are plenty of other talents who could push their ceilings to greater heights.

With that in mind, here are five free agents who are likely to sign bargain deals this offseason that could pay off in big ways for their clubs (stats are from 2018-19 campaign).

Corey Perry - RW

Perry has declined statistically over four consecutive campaigns and did not play until February this past season while recovering from knee surgery. Given he's 34 years of age, the veteran winger is likely to sign a one-year deal at a lower cost, allowing his next team to avoid any risk.

Still, Perry could have more to offer, as he did record 53 and 49 points in 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively. On top of his offensive potential, the Ontario native has always been someone opponents hate playing against but would love to have on their team. Even when Perry isn't finding the scoresheet, he's getting under the skin of the opposition.

If he can rediscover his form over a healthy offseason and lands on the right team, Perry could be one of the biggest steals of the summer.

Joonas Donskoi - RW

Donskoi is technically coming off a career season, but his 37 points were only one more than he totaled in his rookie campaign four years ago. The 27-year-old hasn't shown much growth during his time with the San Jose Sharks, and after logging the lowest average ice time of his career, a change of scenery could help.

Meanwhile, the Finn's upside is worth exploring, as he's always been on the right side of the possession metric. Donskoi finished 2018-19 with a Corsi For of 54.46, while the Sharks owned 56 percent of high-danger scoring chances when he was on the ice. Donskoi has also suited up for 50 career playoff games already, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016.

It's tough to say exactly how much Donskoi will fetch on the free-agent market. He's clearly a productive player when on the ice, but it will be interesting to see if teams believe he has more room to grow, or if they think he'll simply slide into a bottom-six role.

Brandon Tanev - LW

Tanev enjoyed a career year with the Winnipeg Jets last season while forming one of the better depth lines in hockey alongside Adam Lowry and Mathieu Perreault. The 27-year-old proved to be an effective bottom-six forward who could log tough minutes against opponents' top talents while still contributing offensively.

The Toronto native plays a heavier game than his 6-foot frame would indicate, as he finished third in the NHL with 278 hits last season and is extremely effective on the forecheck. Tanev's strong defensive acumen also saw him average the second-most shorthanded minutes per game among Jets players - with two shorthanded goals - while leading the forward group in blocked shots.

The gritty winger may receive a slight pay bump this offseason, but a team will likely sign him to a cap-friendly deal and have him fit nicely into its lineup.

Jordie Benn - D

Benn offers a steady presence on the blue line and can also contribute offensively. The 31-year-old led the Montreal Canadiens with 128 blocked shots in 2018-19 and ranked sixth on the team in hits with 124 - all while tallying a career high in points.

Additionally, the advanced analytics are on Benn's side. The Habs owned 52.23 percent of scoring chances when he was on the ice, and that number jumped to 55.08 percent with high-danger scoring chances. Benn also averaged 2:46 of shorthanded ice time last season, as he's capable of logging heavy minutes on the penalty kill.

The 6-foot-2 blue-liner is coming off perhaps his best season, but it's rare that a depth defenseman gets a substantial pay raise in their early 30s. Benn should be available at a lower cost and could prove to be quite the bargain.

Tyler Ennis - LW

The Toronto Maple Leafs inked Ennis to a one-year deal that turned out to be one of the better bargains of 2018-19. The former 20-goal scorer rediscovered his offensive game in Toronto, hitting double digits in the goal column despite playing less than 10 minutes per night and missing two months with a broken ankle.

Overall, Ennis' strong skating, puck skills, and relentless work ethic make him an ideal bottom-six forward in the modern NHL who's capable of serving a role on the power play, as he often did with the Leafs. In five playoff games against the Boston Bruins, the 29-year-old contributed two assists, including one in Game 7.

(All advanced stats according to Natural Stat Trick)

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