Jonathan Marchessault is slated to become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens at noon ET on Monday after being unable to come to terms with the Vegas Golden Knights, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports.

The 2023 Conn Smythe winner is the franchise's leader in goals (192), assists (225), points (417), game-winning goals (32), and games played (514).

As a result of seemingly being prepared to move on from Marchessault, the Golden Knights are showing interest in pending UFA Steven Stamkos, sources told Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. On Saturday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said Stamkos will test free agency.

Marchessault is a founding member of the Golden Knights, joining the team in 2017 via the expansion draft after being left unprotected by the Florida Panthers. In early 2018, the 33-year-old signed a six-year, $30-million contract with Vegas that is now expiring.

He was an integral part of the 2023 Stanley Cup-winning roster, becoming only the 10th undrafted player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy after scoring 13 goals and tallying 12 assists throughout the playoffs.

Marchessault is coming off a 42-goal campaign during which he played all 82 games and added 27 assists.

He'll be considered one of the top players available when free agency opens.

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The Edmonton Oilers and president of hockey operations and general manager Ken Holland mutually agreed not to renew his contract, which was set to expire Sunday, the team announced Thursday.

Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson will serve as acting GM, though he said he has no intention of holding the title permanently. Jackson added that there's no timeline for finding Holland's replacement, but he's already contacted some candidates.

Multiple teams are reportedly expected to approach Holland about roles he'd consider, though the 68-year-old executive will take some time before deciding his next move.

Holland said last offseason that he'd honor the final year of his contract but didn't reveal his intentions beyond 2023-24.

The news comes on the heels of the Oilers losing in the Stanley Cup Final in seven games to the Florida Panthers.

"Over the past five seasons as general manager, Ken has not only built the Edmonton Oilers into one of the NHL's best teams, he has also established a deeply rooted foundation of success and a culture of winning that will continue well into the future," Jackson said. "Thanks in large part to Ken's outstanding work, Edmonton has become a destination city for players around the National Hockey League."

Edmonton hired Holland in May 2019, and the Oilers reached the postseason in all five of his seasons. While Holland inherited most of the team's core, he drafted Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, traded for Mattias Ekholm, and signed Zach Hyman as a free agent during his reign.

However, Holland was criticized for other moves, such as Darnell Nurse's extension and Cody Ceci's signing.

Holland is already a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He famously served as the architect of the dynastic Detroit Red Wings teams that won four Stanley Cup championships under his tenure - three while he was GM and executive vice president of hockey operations and a fourth while he was still the assistant GM.

The NHL draft is set to begin Friday, while free agency opens Monday.

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The Ottawa Senators re-signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom to a one-year, $2-million extension, the team announced Saturday.

Brannstrom, 23, was slated to become a restricted free agent after being tendered a $945,000 qualifying offer from the Sens on Friday.

The former first-round pick scored two goals and added 16 assists last year while averaging 16 minutes of ice time over 74 games. He primarily played on the third pairing.

Brannstrom has four goals and 45 assists in 190 career contests.

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Darryl Sutter will officially begin his second stint as head coach of the Calgary Flames early next week and the veteran wants this tenure to be different from last.

"For me, it's unfinished business," Sutter said during media availability on Friday, according to Chris Johnston of Sportsnet.

Following a 7-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, Geoff Ward was fired as head coach. Sutter, 62, was immediately named successor.

While it's Sutter's job, the bench boss will have to go through protocol and will not be eligible to coach until practice on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Assistant coach Ryan Huska will run the bench this weekend against the Edmonton Oilers and Senators.

Sutter originally became head coach of the Flames in the midst of the 2002-03 campaign. The next year, while also acting as the team's general manager, he helped lead the club to a Stanley Cup Final, which they lost in seven games to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

After the lockout the following season, Sutter's Flames won the Northwest Division with a 46-25-11 record but ultimately lost in the opening round of the playoffs. Sutter stepped down as head coach at the end of the campaign, citing difficulties handling both roles.

From 2002-06, Sutter managed the Flames to a 107-73 record with 15 ties and 15 overtime losses. Since then, Sutter head coached the Los Angeles Kings from 2011-17, winning two Stanley Cups and boasting a 225-147-53 record.

The Flames are currently fifth in the North Division with an 11-11-2 record and minus-7 goal differential.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is soliciting advice on ending the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic from commissioners and team owners in major North American sports leagues.

"We look forward to speaking with many industry leaders, seeking their input on how we can return to what was until very recently the greatest economy anywhere in the world," Trump said during a press conference Tuesday evening.

Trump named NBA commissioner Adam Silver, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman among those he's consulting, along with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Trump also named UFC president Dana White, WWE CEO Vince McMahon, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, LPGA commissioner Michael Whan, USTA chairman Patrick Galbraith, MLS commissioner Don Garber, and NASCAR CEO Lesa Kennedy during a Tuesday press conference.

Each of the aforementioned bodies has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with the NBA and NHL halting play midseason and MLB suspending operations during spring training.

The NFL has implemented changes for its offseason operations, but Trump reportedly told sports commissioners last week that the football season should get underway as scheduled. California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated shortly after that report surfaced that he doesn't expect the NFL season to begin on time with fans in attendance for games in his state, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.

Trump also listed a score of presidents and CEOs from the tech, defense, and agricultural sectors, among others.

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The Dallas Stars will host the 2020 Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday, according to John Shannon of Sportsnet.

The opponent has yet to be decided, but the Stars will have the chance to pick their adversary, according to Sean Shapiro of The Athletic.

Until the end of 2009, Cotton Bowl Stadium was the host venue for the annual college football playoff game, the Cotton Bowl Classic. However, in 2010, the bowl game was moved to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which doubles as the full-time home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The 2020 event, to be held on Jan. 1, will be the southernmost in the league's history. Of the previous 11 Winter Classics dating back to 2008, the 2017 edition held at Busch Stadium was previously the most southern. Other outdoor games have also been played in warm weather venues such as Los Angeles and Santa Clara, Calif.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Ennis suffered a broken ankle during Saturday's game against the New York Rangers, head coach Mike Babcock said following the contest, according to Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.

Ennis, 29, left during the second period and did not return after taking a wrist shot to the ankle and skating off the ice under his own power. The Maple Leafs went on to win the contest 5-3.

Babcock didn't indicate exactly how long Ennis will be sidelined but confirmed he'll be "out for a while."

The Leafs and Ennis agreed in July on a one-year contract worth $650,000. In his first season with Toronto, the diminutive forward has notched seven goals and four assists, averaging over 10 minutes of ice time in his 32 games played prior to Saturday.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Zach Hyman for at least three weeks as the forward is sidelined with an ankle sprain, the team announced Thursday.

Hyman, 26, suffered the injury when he slid feetfirst into the boards while chasing a loose puck during Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils.

In 32 games this season, Hyman has recorded seven goals and eight assists.

Thursday's 6-1 victory against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Place marked the third game of the 2018-19 campaign that Hyman has missed after playing all 82 in each of the previous two seasons.

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