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Once the playoffs end, Babcock becomes the biggest free agent
in hockey and could become the highest-paid coach in NHL
history. His contract expires on June 30.
Babcock said Friday that he and general manager Ken Holland will
talk about his contract within the next 10 days.
The Red Wings ended their season on Wednesday night when they
lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of their Eastern
Conference first-round series.
Babcock, who turned 52 on Wednesday, is seeking at least $4
million per year, according to the Detroit Free Press. Holland
has offered $3.25 million per year for four years, which Babcock
rejected.
The Red Wings have lost five of their past six playoff series
and have not advanced past the second round since 2009. Babcock
has guided the Red Wings to the playoffs every year.
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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba has undergone successful
surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.
Trouba is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for
training camp in September.
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The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with forward Artemi
Panarin on a two-year contract.
Panarin, 23, shared fourth in the Kontinental Hockey League with
a team-high 62 points and ranked fifth with 26 goals in 54
regular-season games with Saint Petersburg.
The 5-foot-11, 170-pound Panarin has 183 points (76 goals, 107
assists) in 263 regular-season KHL games.
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The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Christian Marti to an
entry-level contract.
Marti, 22, is a native of Switzerland, where he has played three
of the last four seasons in the Swiss National League. For the
past two years, he skated for Geneve-Servette HC and recorded
five goals and 15 assists in 82 games. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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