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AHL planning on alternatives to Dec. 4 start date
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 12:21
The American Hockey League's target start date for the 2020-21 season is Dec. 4, but the league is preparing to offer another plan to its Board of Governors that could push it later."We're getting close to Dec. 4, and there's been minimal improvement as far as fan capacity," AHL president Scott Howson told ESPN this week. "The virus seems to…
Senators sign forward Brown to 3-year contract
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 08:37
After a scoring a career-high 43 points last season, forward Connor Brown has signed a three-year contract with the Ottawa Senators for an average annual value of $3.6 million per season."We're very happy to have Connor back under contract," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a statement. "He brings a veteran presence to our lineup and is a player…
Doc Emrick's influence on the NHL's next generation of voices
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 07:31
Mike "Doc" Emrick's retirement announcement this week was a disarmingly heartfelt moment that burned through the clouds of cynicism, even if for a moment.There have been comparisons drawn between his farewell and that of Fred "Mister" Rogers, and they're apt. Both loved what they did and loved the people for whom they did it. Both exhibited sincerity, optimism and kindness…
Early 2021 NHL draft rankings: Top 32 prospects, including a trio of Michigan stars
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 05:34
The 2021 NHL draft season is going to be tricky -- to put it mildly. Start dates for leagues in North America are all over the map, and European leagues are already underway amid the constant threat of a coronavirus disruption. Many prospects haven't played much, if at all, since March. In short, expect plenty of changes to these early…
McCarthy to coach D on Laviolette's Caps staff
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Wednesday, 21 October 2020 15:27
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff Wednesday, an expected move continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years.McCarthy will be in charge of the defensemen under Laviolette, who is keeping the other three assistants in place after replacing fired coach Todd Reirden. The 63-year-old was with Laviolette in his last…
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Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:07
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Monday, 19 October 2020 12:21
Coyotes sign forward Fischer to 2-year deal
Monday, 19 October 2020 12:01
Avalanche reach new contracts with Jost, Miska
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Doc Emrick ending career as voice of hockey
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 20:14
Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
Sunday, 18 October 2020 04:49
Penguins sign D Ceci to 1-year, $1.25M contract
Friday, 16 October 2020 16:23
Kings ink No. 2 overall pick Byfield to 3-year deal
Friday, 16 October 2020 15:33
Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season
Friday, 16 October 2020 12:20
Flames sign Mangiapane to 2-year, $4.85M deal
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Free agent Thornton is on Swiss team -- for now
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Rangers sign free-agent backup goalie Georgiev
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Senators ink Dadonov to three-year, $15M deal
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Exposing the lies of NHL free agency
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