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Like Svechnikov, Flyers forward Sean Couturier got an eight-year, $62 million contract. His extension will kick in for the 2022-23 season and he'll be 37 when the deal expires. "If this contract extension was hanging over Sean’s head and the organization’s head … it could have become a distraction," general manager Chuck Fletcher told reporters. Couturier was voted the team's MVP the past three seasons and is a two-time Selke Trophy finalist, winning in 2019-20. He has a no-movement clause in the first seven years and a limited no-trade clause in the eighth. "He’s a premier player. It’s a premier contract," Fletcher said.Lakers
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It wouldn't be a bad thing if Rask entered the mix at some point. It's always good to have depth and experience at that position, especially if it comes at a cheap price. Rask might not be the No. 1 goalie for the Bruins anymore, but he could still give the team value in other ways.