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Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) works the puck from in the ice, against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson lifts the Stanley Cup during a rally outside the City/County Building for the NHL hockey champions after a parade through the streets of downtown Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) scuffle during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 20, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency