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2021 World Juniors preview: Predictions, top NHL prospects for every team
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020 04:44
The road to the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton has not been an easy one. With plenty of positive COVID-19 tests during the training camp process -- some of which were later found to be false positives -- some questioned whether the tournament would even, or should even, happen.It will happen, however, as the IIHF and Hockey Canada…
Devils, Caps among teams to unveil helmet ads
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 17:08
There will be advertisements on NHL players' helmets this season as teams try to recoup revenue lost to the pandemic.The New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators became the first teams to unveil helmet ads Tuesday. It's a one-year trial with fans not allowed in most arenas and a financial shortfall coming with a shortened 56-game regular season."Of course,…
Caps add to forward depth with Sheary signing
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 14:50
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals signed winger Conor Sheary to a $735,000, one-year contract Tuesday, giving them additional forward depth going into training camp and the 56-game 2021 season.Sheary played for Buffalo and Pittsburgh last season, finishing with 10 goals and 13 assists in 63 games. He could start this season on Washington's third line, replacing Ilya Kovalchuk.The 28-year-old…
NHL offside rule tweaked; COVID protocols set
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 16:11
One of the NHL's most controversial rules is getting a tweak: Starting in 2021, a player's skate will not have to be in contact with the blue line to be considered onside.The "plane" designation means players will no longer have to drag their skates along the ice as they cross into their attacking zone, and it could help reduce coach's…
Knights' Engelland retires after 11 NHL seasons
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 12:21
Deryk Engelland on Tuesday became the latest NHL veteran to step away from hockey before players report to training camps to prepare for a shortened 2021 season.The 38-year-old is moving on after 11 seasons to take a role with the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. Engelland was the Golden Knights' first local player, selected in the expansion draft after living in…
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