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Hockey News: Holtby, Caps Expect to Reach Agreement; Kadri Extended

As free agency dies down, NHL rosters are starting to take shape. Here’s a look at some of the recent news around the NHL, mostly regarding team rosters:

Braden Holtby and the Capitals are close to an extension, according to reports. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]

Braden Holtby
Braden Holtby (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

The Maple Leafs inked Kadri to a one-year extension. [Toronto Star]

The Senators’ Alex Chiasson and Mike Hoffman filed for salary arbitration. [Ottawa Citizen]

Joel Ward is a great addition for the Sharks, but he’s not all the team needs. [Hockey Buzz]

Where will Dennis Wideman end up? [Today’s Slapshot]

Will Cody Franson get a hefty payment this summer? [Puck Daddy]

Mike Santorelli and Cody Franson (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
Mike Santorelli and Cody Franson (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

It seems Colorado was happy to be rid of Ryan O’Reilly. [Denver Post]

T.J. Oshie surprised an upset Blues fan after the big trade. [Hockey Feed]

Oilers prospects battled city police in a charity softball game. [Edmonton Journal]

Visors are being used more and more by NHLers. [The Hockey News]