Russia’s ice hockey ban extends to 2027, sidelining players like Dmitri Orlov and younger prospects from international play. Teams scramble to navigate contract complexities, especially when salary cap flexibility is key—San Jose’s openness to trades, thanks to their cap room, makes them prime contenders. The Oilers’ past salary retention decisions, like with Darnell Nurse, show how cap changes alter trade math. A fresh start can revive careers, and San Jose’s move for Orlov, paired with broader retooling moves, signals a strategic rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b298558f39387ee2

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