The maximum NHL contract term is eight years, but after MLB star Juan Soto signed a 15-year deal, Adam Proteau lists three players he thinks would be elite enough for that long.
The Edmonton Oilers have claimed 6-foot-4, 211-pound defenceman Alec Regula off waivers from the Boston Bruins.
The Toronto Maple Leafs waived a pair of players on Wednesday afternoon, including forward Alex Nylander, brother of William.