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NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon or Kucherov for MVP? Competition for Bedard?
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Tuesday, 02 January 2024 06:57
EmailOpen Extended ReactionsNew Year's Day is the moment when the NHL season hits another gear. Suddenly it's All-Star Weekend. Then it's the trade deadline. Then teams start getting eliminated from playoff contention, while others start clinching postseason spots.Along the way, the NHL's awards races will come into sharper focus, too. Already we're starting to see the voters flock to some…
Maple Leafs send struggling G Samsonov to AHL
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Monday, 01 January 2024 15:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Maple Leafs loaned veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov to their AHL affiliate Monday, the team announced.Samsonov, who will report to the Toronto Marlies, was placed on waivers Sunday, but cleared the 24-hour window without any claims from other NHL teams.Samsonov's .862 save percentage and 3.94 goals-against average are each second worst among goalies with at least 10…
Wild without star Kaprizov, goalie Gustavsson
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Monday, 01 January 2024 12:46
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Minnesota Wild won't have forward Kirill Kaprizov or goaltender Filip Gustavsson for the near future, as both were injured during Saturday's 4-2 road loss to the Winnipeg Jets.Gustavsson was place on injured reserve on Monday afternoon and he is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. The team has not announced a timeline for either players' return.Kaprizov,…
'He got 'er done!': Golden Knights, Kraken dress as fishermen, Elvis Presley in Winter Classic arrivals
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Monday, 01 January 2024 12:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSEATTLE -- Among the sights of the Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park? Try fishermen wearing bright orange overalls and Elvis impersonators.These were the looks the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights sported Monday when they each got off their respective team bus during their arrivals.One of the traditions that comes with the NHL's annual outdoor game on New…
Staios loses interim tag, named Senators GM
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 12:13
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOttawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has named president of hockey operations Steve Staios the team's new general manager, the team announced Sunday.Dave Poulin was named senior vice president of hockey operations, having served in a similar role with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2009 to 2014. Ryan Bowness, an assistant general manager with the Senators, is now the…
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 12:43
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Saturday, 30 December 2023 18:50
Switzerland advances to quarters at world juniors
Saturday, 30 December 2023 19:20
Sabres win, learn Granato will miss another game
Saturday, 30 December 2023 16:04
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Saturday, 30 December 2023 08:55
Sabres' Granato ill, won't coach vs. Blue Jackets
Thursday, 28 December 2023 08:47
Sabres put center Thompson on non-roster list
Thursday, 28 December 2023 13:42
Jackets' Werenski (lower body) week-to-week
Thursday, 28 December 2023 13:17
Caps sign defenseman Bear to 2-year contract
Thursday, 28 December 2023 04:25
'There were a lot of moments where you were holding your breath': How the NHL's first Winter Classic overcame many hurdles
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 20:28
Letang has 6 assists, 5 in 2nd period of Pens' win
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 11:27
PWHL Minnesota swaps coach before 1st game
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Jackets' Kuraly remains out after puck to chest
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 14:00
Canadian group bans hockey handshake lines
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 06:06
World Junior Championship primer: Canada's Celebrini, USA's Gauthier among top players to watch
Sunday, 24 December 2023 13:51
Blue Jackets' Kuraly treated for abdominal injury
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Stars flex 'resiliency,' score two in final :13 to win
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'Playoff feel': Panthers top Knights in Cup rematch
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