NHL contract rules are shifting, and teams are racing to lock in stars before the new regulations hit—Ville Koivunen’s eight-year Penguins deal is sparking a frenzy. Meanwhile, Adam Fantilli’s extension talks are heating up as Columbus, with $13.4M in cap space, eyes a potential $14M offer sheet. But with August looming, Fantilli’s agent and the Blue Jackets are negotiating a delicate balance: rewarding his rising star while avoiding a financial bind. Could this be the blueprint for other pending deals? The next few weeks could reshape NHL roster planning.

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