The Montreal Canadiens have shipped forward Alex Galchenyuk to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Max Domi, the teams announced Friday night.

The deal is player-for-player, and ironically comes one year to the day of Habs general manager Marc Bergevin's last big deal, when he acquired Jonathan Drouin for Mikhail Sergachev.

Domi, 23, is a restricted free agent, and recorded 45 points in 82 games for the Coyotes this past season. It's expected he and the Canadiens will reach a deal on an extension in the next few days, per TSN's Darren Dreger.

Galchenyuk, meanwhile, ranked second on the Canadiens with 51 points, including 24 on the power play. The 2012 third overall pick had his fair share of highs and lows through his tenure in Montreal, frequently bouncing between playing the wing and center.

The 24-year-old has two seasons remaining on his current contract, paying him $4.9 million annually.

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The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year contract worth $2.8 million, the team announced Friday.

Grzelcyck's entry-level deal expired at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season, and he was briefly a restricted free agent before inking a new deal.

The 24-year-old made his mark with the Bruins in his second NHL campaign, recording 15 points and averaging over 16 minutes per night in 61 regular-season games before suiting up for another 11 during Boston's playoff run.

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The Toronto Marlies are AHL champions, as the Maple Leafs' farm club topped the Texas Stars 6-1 in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Final on Thursday to clinch the title.

The victory marks the first Calder Cup from a Leafs affiliate since 1982, when they shared the New Brunswick Hawks with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Marlies were led by forward Andreas Johnsson, who scored two goals while adding an assist in the contest. The 23-year-old also earned playoff MVP honors after registering 24 points in 16 games, all of which followed a six-game postseason stint with the Maple Leafs in April.

The championship concludes a dominant season for the Marlies in which they led the AHL with 54 wins and 112 points, losing just five games in the playoffs.

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While the glitz and glamour of the NHL's free agency period primarily surrounds the unrestricted free agents on July 1, several players with restricted rights should garner considerable attention this summer as well.

Whether the expiration of an entry-level contract or the end of a bridge deal, numerous teams face important decisions on key RFA's. Negotiations can take the entire offseason, bleed into October if a player holds out, or require a third party should discussions reach arbitration, which no one wants.

With that in mind, here are 10 players to keep an eye on this offseason whose next deals will have a significant impact on the future of their respective organizations.

Mark Stone - Senators

Throughout a truly dismal season in Ottawa, Stone was one of the few bright spots. In typical 2017-18 Senators fashion, however, he only appeared in 58 games because of injury, but made the most of his limited availability with 62 points.

What should the team do?

Stone has developed into one of the NHL's premier two-way forwards and is an asset the Senators need to prioritize, especially considering the cloudy future of captain Erik Karlsson. General manager Pierre Dorion needs to offer Stone, 26, a long-term contract worth at least double what he's made annually on a wildly team-friendly pact over the last three seasons.

William Karlsson - Golden Knights

Karlsson's 43-goal outburst was the embodiment of the Golden Knights' miraculous inaugural season and he picked a great time to emerge as a star on Vegas' top line, setting himself up for quite a raise.

What should the team do?

As electric as Karlsson looked in his first opportunity in an increased offensive role, Vegas should be wary of giving him a blank check. Scoring 40-plus goals in today's NHL is no easy feat, but Karlsson shot 23.4 percent - the highest mark in the league. While he's the youngest of the trio, putting Wild Bill in the range of his linemates on a five or six-year deal worth roughly $5 million seems reasonable.

Jacob Trouba - Jets

Two years after declaring and ultimately rescinding a trade request out of Winnipeg, Trouba is up for another deal. The 24-year-old had multiple injuries throughout the season, but showcased his value night after night in the Jets' top four, averaging over 21 minutes per game in both the regular season and playoffs.

What should the team do?

Firstly, make sure any grievances are in the past and be certain Trouba is committed to Winnipeg going forward. If he is, lock him down to a long-term deal with a hefty pay increase. With Dustin Byfuglien pushing 34, Trouba's role is only going to grow on a team primed to contend for the Stanley Cup for years to come.

Connor Hellebuyck - Jets

Speaking of key contributors to the Jets' success, Hellebuyck erased any doubts about his future as a No. 1 NHL netminder with his best season yet - one that earned him consideration as a Vezina Trophy finalist.

What should the team do?

This is a no-brainer. Salary figures may prove to be a tad contentious but both sides will be looking for a lengthy contract extension.

William Nylander - Maple Leafs

Nylander put forth his second consecutive 61-point season in 2017-18, proving once again to be a key cog in one of the most potent attacks in the NHL. His next contract is one of several tasks for new GM Kyle Dubas, along with potential extensions for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, as well as finding reinforcements to shore up the blue line.

What should the team do?

Dubas and the Leafs would be best served to avoid a bridge deal for Nylander, as signing him to a long-term deal prevents the possibility of him requesting a more lucrative contract a couple years from now should his production increase. The Maple Leafs won't have cap space forever, and keeping Nylander's number down while they can will only help once the crunch hits.

J.T. Miller - Lightning

After joining the Lightning at the trade deadline, Miller contributed 18 points in 19 games, but saw his production dip in another disappointing playoff exit for Tampa Bay.

What should the team do?

If Miller were unrestricted, he'd surely be one of the bigger names available, but Steve Yzerman faces a difficult decision with the 25-year-old. Tampa has extensions for Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy on the horizon, and won't be able to sink long-term dollars into a player like Miller - as valuable as he may be. Does he accept another short deal to stick around, or could we see a trade?

Matt Dumba - Wild

Dumba came into his own for the Wild in 2017-18, setting career-highs in average ice-time (23:49), goals (14), and assists (36) upon the expiry of a two-year bridge contract signed in 2016.

What should the team do?

Dumba is one of few young players on the Wild roster, and new GM Paul Fenton should consider unloading some salary to ensure he can offer the 23-year-old a long-term deal.

Darnell Nurse - Oilers

Nurse continues to acclimate himself to the pros and showed promise by appearing in all 82 games, while setting a career-high in points and ice-time.

What should the team do?

The 2018-19 campaign marks the beginning of Connor McDavid's mega-deal, so maneuvering the salary cap effectively is of the utmost importance for Peter Chiarelli and Co. While Nurse is a solid piece on the back end, both parties could probably agree on a bridge deal to give Nurse a chance to cement his status as a foundational piece.

Dylan Larkin - Red Wings

Larkin erased a miserable sophomore slump with a tremendous Year 3 to conclude his entry-level contract, leading the lowly Red Wings with 63 points and proving he's a piece worth prioritizing for Detroit's rebuild.

What should the team do?

Ken Holland has handed out numerous ugly contracts over the last few years, but has a chance to stabilize things with a proper evaluation for his top center. Like Nylander, Detroit is better off avoiding a bridge deal and locking up their star before he demands more.

Tomas Hertl - Sharks

The Sharks' attack felt the effects of losing Joe Thornton for nearly half the season, but Hertl managed to set a new personal best with 22 goals and backed it up with nine points in 10 playoff contests.

What should the team do?

After Evander Kane secured $49 million over seven years on the strength of 26 solid games with the Sharks, Hertl will likely be looking for some long-term security as well. His payout won't be as gainful, but as a key top-six contributor, a four-to-five year deal worth around $4 million annually doesn't seem so bad for either party.

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Who doesn't love trades?

With 29 of 31 teams focusing on offseason plans, we take a look at who could potentially be on the move this summer, this time with a candidate from each Western Conference team.

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Central Division

Chicago Blackhawks: Artem Anisimov

Anisimov felt the effects of losing Artemi Panarin from his line, registering just 31 points in 72 games in 2017-18. Contending teams likely wouldn't hate the concept of adding him down the middle of the ice, and the Blackhawks' seemingly eternal cap crunch would get some relief.

Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Barrie

The Avalanche did well stocking the cupboard in the Matt Duchene deal, and could further support their future if they make Barrie expendable. He produces points, shoots right, and Colorado could give youngster Samuel Girard an increased role in his absence.

Dallas Stars: Jason Spezza

Spezza owns a modified no-trade clause, so he'd have to be convinced. With the Stars holding onto some salary, there would probably be some suitors for his experience at center.

Minnesota Wild: Jonas Brodin

New general manager Paul Fenton faces a difficult task in transforming the Wild from playoff qualifier to playoff contender, but one way to infuse some much-needed offense to Minnesota's lineup would be giving up a defender, and Brodin could be a chip worth testing the market for.

Nashville Predators: Nick Bonino

The Predators gave Bonino a lucrative contract to come from Pittsburgh, but after trading for Kyle Turris last season, the need for the two-time Stanley Cup Champ was mitigated. Nashville could surely survive rolling with Ryan Johansen-Turris-Calle Jarnkrok down the middle going forward.

St. Louis Blues: Patrik Berglund

Another player with a modified clause, the market for Berglund isn't going to be a big one, but finding a way to unload his salary would pay big dividends for the Blues' books going forward.

Winnipeg Jets: Steve Mason

The Mason experiment in Winnipeg wasn't much of a success. On top of injury problems, Mason lost out to Vezina candidate Connor Hellebuyck for the starting gig at the start of the season, and the Jets don't need to pay over $4 million for a backup.

Pacific Division

Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry

As a staple in the Ducks' identity for so long, Perry being traded is far from a guarantee, but Anaheim got exposed in the playoffs in the form of a sweep by an archrival. Bob Murray's group needs to get younger and faster, and the former MVP doesn't fit that mold anymore.

Arizona Coyotes: Max Domi

There's potential for a much bigger name available from the Coyotes if Oliver Ekman-Larsson decides not to sign his reported eight-year extension, but Arizona could deal Domi's rights and give the young winger a fresh start after his second straight season with nine goals.

Calgary Flames: T.J. Brodie

Calgary doesn't have a pick in the first three rounds of the 2018 draft, and don't have a winger to join Sean Monahan and Johnny Gadreau on the top line. The Flames could feasibly move out Brodie in an attempt to fill two glaring holes.

Edmonton Oilers: Oscar Klefbom

By no means do the Oilers need to trade Klefbom, but after dealing all his forward depth for peanuts, GM Peter Chiarelli holds few remaining chips with any value. Klefbom could definitely bring back a good forward or two to help support two-time Art Ross winner Connor McDavid.

Los Angeles Kings: Trevor Lewis

Much like their in-state rivals above, the Kings need to implement more speed and skill into their lineup. Plus, opting for cheaper contracts with the possibility of a mega-extension for Drew Doughty on the table seems like a reasonable idea.

San Jose Sharks: Mikkel Boedker

Boedker's four-year contract in San Jose hasn't yielded much production, and the Sharks wouldn't be much worse off if they found a taker for his services.

Vancouver Canucks: Chris Tanev

Tanev has played less than 70 games in each of the last three seasons, but offers tremendous value when he's healthy. The 28-year-old has an affordable salary, and is far and away the Canucks' most valuable trade asset. Despite an impressive group of young players, Vancouver isn't quite ready to make a big step forward yet, so continue to build for when the time comes.

Vegas Golden Knights: Jon Merrill

The Golden Knights are projected to have over $26 million in cap space this summer, so there's pressure for them to unload any onerous contracts. And after the most successful inaugural season in the history of the sport, they probably aren't looking for much of a makeover. That said, Vegas did pick a litany of blue-liners in the expansion draft, and could probably fetch a pick for one that was stapled to the press box most of the season.

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Who doesn't love trades?

With 29 of 31 teams focusing on offseason plans, we take a look at who could potentially be on the move this summer, starting with a candidate from each Eastern Conference team.

Atlantic Division

Boston Bruins: David Backes

The Bruins electing to give Backes a five-year deal in 2015 was a red flag from the get-go, but after another injury-riddled season, Boston might want to find a taker for his hefty salary and give younger, quicker players within the organization a bigger role.

Buffalo Sabres: Ryan O'Reilly

O'Reilly is an incredibly effective pivot, and year after year of losing in Buffalo has taken its toll. If the Sabres choose to move forward with a youthful core built around Jack Eichel, Casey Mittelstadt, and Rasmus Dahlin, making their No. 2 center available could create a bidding war and fetch some nice future assets.

Detroit Red Wings: Luke Glendening

He's not the most glamorous name on the list but Glendening won 58 percent of his draws last season, and the Red Wings would be wise to shed as much long-term salary as possible.

Florida Panthers: Mark Pysyk

Panthers general manager Dale Tallon should be forever barred from dealing forwards after the expansion draft fiasco, but he may be able to find a nice market for Pysyk: a low-cost, right-handed blue-liner that several teams could use.

Montreal Canadiens: Alex Galchenyuk

Galchenyuk's tenure in Montreal has been far from smooth sailing, and perhaps a fresh start is needed to fully maximize his offensive talents. Shipping the sniper out won't completely fix what ails the Habs, but building upon the nine picks they own in the first four rounds of this year's draft seems like a reasonable step moving forward.

Ottawa Senators: Erik Karlsson

Karlsson Watch is back on, and after the Senators didn't pull the trigger on a deal at the deadline, the offseason is their last chance to fetch a king's ransom for their captain. Of course, he could re-sign, or Ottawa could wait until the next deadline, but teams will be willing to pay a lot more for a full year of services from the best defenseman on the planet.

Tampa Bay Lightning: J.T. Miller

Miller was brought in to help the Lightning win a Stanley Cup, but in need of a new contract, the 25-year-old could find himself on the move again. Tampa Bay would probably love to keep him, but how much can Steve Yzerman realistically offer with extensions for Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy on the horizon?

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matt Martin

Martin isn't going to bring back the top-four defenseman that the Leafs desperately covet, but there's no point in spending $2.5 million for a veteran fourth-liner to sit in the press box.

Metropolitan Division

Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Faulk

New Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon made it clear that he wants some changes, and Faulk could be a candidate to be traded over the younger defensemen Carolina has in-house.

Columbus Blue Jackets: Brandon Dubinsky

Dubinsky endured a difficult 2017-18 season, but plain and simple: His contract isn't doing the Blue Jackets any favors.

His modified no-trade clause would cause some complications in the market, but the veteran is eating key salary on a team that needs to pay Zach Werenski and Sergei Bobrovsky big bucks in the near future.

New Jersey Devils: Damon Severson

Severson is young, reasonably priced for five more seasons, a good puck mover, and can chip in offensively, yet he was a healthy scratch at times in the regular season and was left out of the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs. If the Devils don't want to give him a full opportunity, surely they can sell him to someone willing to pay.

New York Islanders: Cal Clutterbuck

Until captain John Tavares makes his decision, it's hard to focus on any other Isles player, but Clutterbuck's onerous contract is one new boss Lou Lamoriello should strongly consider getting rid of.

New York Rangers: Mats Zuccarello

Trading Zuccarello is far from a necessity, but he's one of the only Rangers with any market value. The 30-year-old's contract expires after next season, and New York, without any realistic championship expectations in the coming years, could feasibly ship him out over the summer to add more future pieces.

Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Elliott

The Flyers have three goalies under contract but don't boast any reliable ones to occupy the crease. Philly is best served to shed the elder statesman of the bunch, and come to terms with restricted free agent Petr Mrazek.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Phil Kessel

*$1.2 million in salary retained by Maple Leafs

Even after a career-best 92-point season, the speculation surrounding Kessel's possible departure out of Pittsburgh seems to have gained some traction. Numerous teams could use his firepower up front, but the Penguins have to consider the risks of subtracting a key cog in the offensive machine that led to back-to-back championships.

Washington Capitals: Philipp Grubauer

Rather than going through negotiations, why not simply deal Grubauer to a team in need of a goaltender upgrade? The 26-year-old is talented enough to warrant outside interest, and prospect Ilya Samsonov appears ready to assume backup duties after inking his entry-level contract.

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A Connor McDavid rookie card was recently sold via an online auction for $55,655 USD, a new record for a modern card, according to PWCC Marketplace.

The modern era consists of cards produced since 1986, and the most lucrative collectible prior to "The Cup Connor McDavid Rookie Auto Patch" from Upper Deck fetched $18,100 - another McDavid card.

With a $12.5-million salary set to kick in next season, McDavid himself could purchase 224 copies of the ultra-valuable card.

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It hardly matters after the fact, but the Vegas Golden Knights certainly had early chances to potentially change the outcome of a 6-2 loss in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

The game's best chance early on fell on the stick of James Neal, one of the best pure shooters in the league. With the game scoreless, he faced a wide-open cage with Braden Holtby and the Capitals' defense at his mercy.

He rung the post. After the game, he lamented that things would have been much different had he converted.

"On this stage, at that moment, it changes the game," Neal said, per Sportsnet's Luke Fox.

Washington opened the scoring shortly after with a power-play tally, which would set the wheels in motion. Neal struggled to come to grips with his inexplicable miss.

"Man, you want those chances," he said. "Nine times out of 10, you probably put that in the back of the net. It's like I had the composure to wait, and then you shoot it, and you're like 'Oh,' and the way it hit the post and still came out? I mean, it's ... I don't know, it's tough. It's not like anyone made a save. I had a wide-open net, and then I just hit the post."

The Capitals went on to score three more unanswered goals en route to a convincing win despite the Golden Knights controlling the pace for much of the game.

Neal buried his sixth of the postseason in the third period, but it's certainly not the one on his mind as the series shifts back to Vegas for Game 5.

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On the strength of back-to-back wins from the Washington Capitals, the complexion of the Stanley Cup Final has shifted drastically.

The back-and-forth drama and theatrics of an epic Game 1 have become an afterthought, as for virtually the first time all season, the Vegas Golden Knights appear to be on the ropes.

The expansion team of destiny will quickly point to the thumping it received from the Winnipeg Jets to open the Western Conference Final as a similar experience of adversity - one the Golden Knights quickly overcame, reeling off four consecutive victories to reach this point.

Now, Vegas needs another bounce-back performance to make the final a best-of-three heading back to Sin City. Here are three areas where the club needs to show improvement Monday night to ensure that happens (all advanced stats courtesy Natural Stat Trick).

The second line

By this point in any playoff series, players are pretty familiar with who they'll draw for the majority of their matchups. For the Golden Knights' second line - composed of Erik Haula, James Neal, and David Perron - things haven't gone well against Alex Ovechkin and Co.

Outperforming the greatest goal-scorer of his generation as he looks to win the first Stanley Cup of his legendary career isn't exactly an easy task, but Vegas' trio needs to find a way to push back.

The Golden Knights' second line has combined for just one goal and three high-danger scoring chances all series. Head coach Gerard Gallant seems cognizant of that, as Alex Tuch will join the second line and Tomas Tatar appears set to replace Perron for Game 4.

For Vegas' sake, it better work.

Not-so-Wild Bill

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As Vegas' second line struggles, the performance of the top unit of William Karlsson, Reilly Smith, and Jonathan Marchessault becomes paramount to the Golden Knights' chances of winning. However, the trio's most potent goal-scorer hasn't found a way to make a grand impact just yet.

Aside from a goal in Game 1, Karlsson has been held pointless, and only mustered two shots on goal at five-on-five through three contests - including a goose egg Saturday night.

Marchessault and Smith have produced seven and three high-danger chances, respectively, to Karlsson's one. The Golden Knights' 43-goal man needs to be better if one of the most relentless lines in hockey is going to make a difference Monday in Washington.

Drive the net

In Game 1, the Golden Knights produced quality chance after quality chance - 24 in total, 14 of which were classified as high-danger at five-on-five.

Since, Vegas has 14 high-danger chances combined, and only three goals over two games. The Capitals' defensive corps deserves some credit for adjusting and keeping the Golden Knights' chances to the perimeter, but Braden Holtby isn't going to be solved by shots from the outside, and the onus is on Gallant's crew to change that.

Since Day 1 of this dream season, the Golden Knights' mandate has been to force opponents back with their speed, converting on their chances from dangerous areas along the way. After being bottled up for two consecutive contests, Vegas needs to push the pace and return to what's worked for 100 games so far.

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The Vegas Golden Knights will shake things up for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, as winger Tomas Tatar confirmed he will draw into the lineup for the first time since Game 3 of the Western Conference Final.

It's not clear who he'll replace, though it appears David Perron will be the odd man out, according to multiple reports.

The Golden Knights acquired Tatar at the trade deadline and he's registered one goal in six playoff appearances so far.

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