Hockey
Marchand succeeds Bergeron as Bruins' captain
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 11:00
Brad Marchand might still be the "Little Ball of Hate," but he now has another title: Captain of the Boston Bruins.The Bruins announced Tuesday Marchand, who has spent his entire career with the club, has been named the 27th captain in franchise history ahead of the 2023-24 season."I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,"…
Canucks get G DeSmith in trade with Canadiens
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 11:18
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired goaltender Casey DeSmith from the Montreal Canadiens.The Canadiens received forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick in the deal announced Tuesday.DeSmith is 58-44-15 with nine shutouts, a .912 save percentage and a 2.81 goals-against average over parts of five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Montreal acquired DeSmith, 32, in a three-team trade with the Penguins…
Avs' Landeskog encouraged amid knee recovery
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 19:11
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season.That's how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months removed from cartilage replacement surgery on his right knee. Coach Jared Bednar is just as optimistic, which is why he won't name a new captain for the…
2023-24 Plant My Flag list: Greg Wyshynski's fantasy hockey cheat sheet
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 06:32
In a fantasy hockey draft, there are different kinds of satisfaction.It is absolutely gratifying to land the first overall pick to select Connor McDavid, because you know the Edmonton Oilers star is capable of proving all the offense you'd need for a head-to-head win all by his lonesome. It is very satisfying when you're transfixed on one player inside your…
Lingering questions for all 32 NHL teams as preseason begins: Goaltending, lineup, injuries
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 07:17
It's been about three months since the Vegas Golden Knights hoisted the Stanley Cup, Connor Bedard was selected first overall in the 2023 NHL draft, and hundreds of players found new homes via free agency.But as autumn quickly approaches, so too does the NHL preseason and training camps for all 32 teams ahead of opening night on Oct. 10.To help…
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