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How Jack Hughes leveled up his game -- and personality -- this season
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Thursday, 06 January 2022 03:51
The moment Jack Hughes stepped off the ice in the New Jersey Devils' season opener -- after he dangled through three Chicago Blackhawks, and scored on his backhand for an absurd overtime winner, then tossed his stick into the crowd in a moment of euphoric celebration -- he turned to a team staffer and had one question:"Am I going to…
Is Tuukka Rask the Bruins' savior?
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Thursday, 06 January 2022 11:43
Here's the scenario:You're at your job, toiling away for the bosses, trying to do your best work. Over in the corner is the person who previously held your job for 12 years. Someone who, based on the statistics, performed your job more successfully than anyone in your company's history.He doesn't have a contract; heck, he might not even be healthy…
Penguins trade Lafferty for Blackhawks' Nylander
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Wednesday, 05 January 2022 11:12
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for forward Alex Nylander.Lafferty is slated to join the slumping Blackhawks in Arizona. The 26-year-old Lafferty, who is signed through this season with a $750,000 salary-cap hit, has no goals and two assists in 10 games with the Penguins this…
NHL Power Rankings: Big questions for all 32 teams
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Wednesday, 05 January 2022 03:55
As the NHL's 32 teams all work their way back from the holiday break -- and various postponements due to COVID-19 -- it's time for another round of the power rankings. And this week, we're also laying out the most pivotal situations for every club by identifying one big question for 2022.How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators,…
Oilers star McDavid out after positive COVID test
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Tuesday, 04 January 2022 22:17
Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19, coach Dave Tippett announced after practice Tuesday.Forward Derek Ryan also tested positive, and neither participated in practice, with Tippett telling reporters that the two were scheduled for another test later Tuesday, and the struggling team will just have to "see where they're at."The Oilers have returned from the league's…
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