The Predators signed Viktor Arvidsson to a seven-year extension worth $29.75M ($4.25M AAV).
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The Lightning re-signed Tyler Johnson to a seven-year contract worth $35.0M ($5.0M AAV).
The Hurricanes have signed Patrick Brown to a one-year deal worth $650K.
Brown spent the majority of 2016-17 with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), where he had 12 goals and 16 assists (28 points) in 66 games. The 25-year-old also skated in 14 NHL games and has now recorded two points (1G / 1A) in 28 career NHL games.
The Blackhawks select Henri Jokiharju with the No.29 overall pick.
Like a lot of young Finnish defensemen, Jokiharju is a strong skater with high-end passing skills. Jokiharju finished second among Portland Winterhawks defensemen in points in 2016-17, posting nine goals and 39 assists (48 points) in 71 games.
With the 8th overall pick the Buffalo Sabres select Casey Mittelstadt.
Mittelstadt was the top American prospect because of his elite speed and quickness that he couples with an NHL-ready shot. The 6-foot-1, 201 lbs. centre had 13 goals and 17 assists (30 points) in 24 games with the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL).
Lindholm (undisclosed) practiced on Tuesday; is expected to play in Game 1.
Krejci (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
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The Bruins signed Charlie McAvoy to an entry-level deal; expected to play in Game 1.
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Lindholm (upper-body) will not play Thursday; hopeful to return on Sunday.
Johnson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
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