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Predators, Oilers, Wild make early moves to close gap on Avs

FILE - Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg celebrates after scoring his third goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators have re-signed Forsberg to a $68 million, eight-year contract with an $8.5 million annual salary cap hit. The (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) FILE - Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane gestures after scoring an empty net goal during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. Evander Kane has been granted permission by the Edmonton Oilers to meet with other teams, while the two sides are still in discussion to reach a contract agreement before he’s eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, July 13. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) With the Stanley Cup on display, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, front right, speaks 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. Looking on are defensemen Erik Johnson, back left, and Bowen Byram. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh skates on the ice during the overtime period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Colorado Avalanche, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning have traded McDonagh to the Nashville Predators. They received defenseman Philippe Myers and forward prospect Grant Mismash in the deal. The move clears significant salary cap space for the Lightning to make other moves this offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Predators, Oilers, Wild make early moves to close gap on Avs