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Source: NHL cap likely to grow $4.2M to $87.7M
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Monday, 04 December 2023 19:58
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSEATTLE -- The NHL informed its executives and owners during its board of governors meeting Monday that it is projecting it will raise next year's salary cap to $87.7 million, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.If those projections hold, it would be an increase of $4.2 million from the current NHL salary cap, which is $83.5 million.…
NHL Awards Watch: Will a defenseman win the Hart?
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Monday, 04 December 2023 03:25
EmailOpen Extended ReactionsThe Hart Trophy for NHL most valuable player has a clear front-runner. But the contenders for the award could produce the first back-to-back MVP winner since Alex Ovechkin did it 15 years ago or the first defenseman to win the award in over 23 years.Welcome to the second NHL Awards Watch of the season. We've polled a wide…
Injured Makar sits out as Avalanche lose to Kings
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Sunday, 03 December 2023 20:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar missed his team's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.Makar sat out the final 2:57 of the third period and overtime in a 4-3 shootout loss at the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday because of a lower-body injury.Makar leads the NHL with 27 assists, and his 34 points…
Habs lose Newhook (ankle) for up to 3 months
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Saturday, 02 December 2023 08:48
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAlex Newhook is expected to miss approximately 10 to 12 weeks with a high ankle sprain, the Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday.Newhook was driving toward the net in the third period of the Canadiens' 5-1 loss Thursday to the Florida Panthers when his angle toward the goal was taken away, leading to a collision where Newhook lost his footing…
Devils lose Hamilton indefinitely after pec surgery
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Friday, 01 December 2023 15:30
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDougie Hamilton, the New Jersey Devils' top defenseman, is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle Friday.Hamilton, 30, has 16 points in 20 games for the Devils, skating a team-high 20:59 per game. He had been running the second unit of New Jersey's power play, which ranks first in the NHL (35.6%).His absence…
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