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 The Sharks had been searching for Todd McLellan's replacement since
April when it was decided that he would not return for an eighth
season in 2015-16. McLellan, who had success in San Jose but could
never lead the team to a title, has since been hired as Edmonton
Oilers coach.
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Dan Bylsma was named coach of the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Bylsma spent two days with Sabres officials, leaving only the
compensation packages to be worked out Thursday. The Penguins are
assured a third-round draft choice in return, and Bylsma is likely
to command a healthy salary to replace Ted Nolan in Buffalo.
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Senators general manager Bryan Murray, who is battling Stage 4 colon
cancer, said he plans to shift to an advisory role with Ottawa after
next season.
Murray, 72, was diagnosed with incurable cancer last November but
continues treatment. He told CBC News this is his 21st chemotherapy
treatment.
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The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Matthias Plachta to a one-year,
entry-level contract.
Plachta, 24, logged 14 goals, 35 points and 73 penalty minutes in 47
games for Alder Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga this past
season. The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder added five goals, nine points and
six penalty minutes in 15 postseason games.
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The Philadelphia Flyers signed left winger Radel Fazleev to an
entry-level contract, the team announced.
The 19-year-old Fazleev was selected in the sixth round of the 2014
NHL draft by the Flyers.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Cody Goloubef to a
two-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.
The 25-year-old Goloubef was set to become an unrestricted free
agent on July 1. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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