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Toews steps away to focus on health, not retiring
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Thursday, 17 August 2023 15:53
Jonathan Toews says he is stepping away from hockey -- but not for good.The former Chicago Blackhawks captain -- and current unrestricted free agent -- announced in a social media post Thursday that while he's "not fully retiring" from the NHL, he will be "taking some time away from the game again this season.""I cannot deny my love for the…
Why EA Sports' NHL 24 wants to make you exhausted
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Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:06
Cale Makar can sense when the Colorado Avalanche are clicking offensively. Those moments when they're swarming the attacking zone, zipping passes to one another and a goal feels inevitable.But as a defenseman, Makar also understands what it's like to endure that kind of pressure during an opponent's offensive onslaught."When we get buzzing on our team and can get some good…
Baun, 4-time Cup champion with Leafs, dies at 86
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 11:12
Bob Baun, a rugged defenseman who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1960s, died Tuesday at age 86, the team announced.Baun spent 14 seasons with the Maple Leafs, playing in 739 games and posting 169 points (29 goals, 140 assists) and 1,153 penalty minutes with the club.Nicknamed "Boomer" for his big hits, Baun played three…
Canes extend arena lease in Raleigh through '44
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 12:03
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have extended the lease at their arena in Raleigh for 20 years through the 2043-44 NHL season.The extension announced Tuesday comes with major renovations to the building and development of the land around it into a dining and entertainment district with multifamily homes, a hotel and a separate music venue.The agreement was made in…
Red Wings acquire oft-traded defenseman Petry
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 13:01
Jeff Petry is on the move -- again.The veteran defenseman was traded from Montreal to Detroit on Tuesday, in exchange for defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2025. The Canadiens also retained 50% of the salary remaining on Petry's contract -- working out to approximately $2.4 million -- which runs through 2024-25.It was the third trade…
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