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Tortorella defends Provorov's Pride Night boycott
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Thursday, 19 January 2023 10:34
PHILADELPHIA -- Flyers coach John Tortorella defended Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov's decision to cite religious beliefs as his reason to boycott the team's pregame Pride celebration."Provy did nothing wrong," Tortorella said Thursday. "Just because you don't agree with his decision doesn't mean he did anything wrong."Before Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, 26-year-old Provorov sat out warmups, during which the…
Connor McDavid's best goals of the season so far
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Thursday, 19 January 2023 03:58
Connor McDavid simply won't stop scoring. Through 46 games, the Edmonton Oilers' No. 1 center has scored 38 goals, which is three ahead of David Pastrnak for the league lead and on a 68-goal pace.That's a big number, although it would result in only a tie for 18th overall in league history for a single season. What has been extraordinary…
Blockbusters ahead? What GMs are saying about the NHL trade deadline
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Thursday, 19 January 2023 05:05
NHL general managers are inherently optimistic creatures, despite being 32 of the most jaded individuals in sports.They have to believe what they're building will work. They have to believe that the players they acquire will fulfill expectations. Most of all, right now, they have to believe that a trade market with the momentum of a semi-tractor trailer stuck in quicksand…
Preds' McCarron returns from assistance program
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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 14:37
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville forward Michael McCarron is available to the Predators after entering the player assistance program of the NHL and NHL Players' Association.The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Wednesday that McCarron returned after receiving care through the joint player assistance program. McCarron still will have access to any needed follow-up care as needed.The 27-year-old McCarron entered the…
Habs' No. 1 overall pick Slafkovsky out 3 months
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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 11:03
Montreal Canadiens rookie winger Juraj Slafkovsky, who went No. 1 in last summer's NHL draft, will be out for three months, the team announced Wednesday.The Canadiens said the imposing Slovakian winger suffered a lower-body injury that will not require surgery. He went down Sunday against the Rangers.Slafkovsky had four goals and 10 points in 39 games before he was moved…
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