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Maharaj, goaltending coach for Ducks, has cancer
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Monday, 26 June 2023 14:46
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan "Sudsie" Maharaj has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment in Canada.The team said Monday that Maharaj is receiving chemotherapy in Toronto and eventually will have surgery.He "anticipates returning to his role with the Ducks," the team said. In the meantime, an assistant goaltending coach will be hired."I plan on…
NHL trade grades: How the Blackhawks aced the Taylor Hall deal
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Monday, 26 June 2023 16:40
Holding the No. 1 overall pick in this week's NHL draft, the Chicago Blackhawks provided likely first overall selection Connor Bedard with a skilled, veteran running mate as he begins his pro career.On Monday, the Boston Bruins traded Taylor Hall and the rights to pending unrestricted free agent forward Nick Foligno to the Blackhawks in exchange for pending restricted free…
Does height still matter for NHL draft prospects?
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Monday, 26 June 2023 06:48
For years, Yanni Gourde and players like him have constantly faced questions about whether they were too small to reach the NHL.After more than 450 games, nearly 300 points, two Stanley Cups and $34.7 million in career earnings, the 5-foot-9 Seattle Kraken forward has a question of his own: Why are we still talking about this obsession people have with…
NHL draft week buzz: Why the No. 3 pick is a pivot point, next phase of the Tkachuk effect, debating 'top-line talent'
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Monday, 26 June 2023 05:08
It's a big week for the NHL. Tonight, the annual awards show will anoint the winners of the Hart, Vezina, Calder and Norris trophies. Wednesday is Round 1 of the draft (7 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN+), while free agency begins on Saturday at noon ET.To help make sense of it all, our reporters reached out to sources in front…
Ingram gets 3-year deal, will stay in Coyotes' nets
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Sunday, 25 June 2023 16:42
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes have signed backup goaltender Connor Ingram to a three-year contract, the team announced Sunday.The 26-year-old led the Coyotes with a 3.37 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage last season. He had a 6-13-8 record in 27 games. Ingram made 47 saves in a shutout of Tampa Bay on Feb. 15, the most in…
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