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U.S. world juniors star Isaac Howard on gold-medal win, Cutter Gauthier and a year of free Chipotle
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Thursday, 11 January 2024 07:22
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIsaac Howard knows how to make an impression.At the 2022 NHL draft, when he was selected 31st overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Howard wore a vivid white suit, a blue turtleneck and a gold chain, tying it all together with an American-flag belt buckle. He declared himself "the best-looking guy here" during an interview with ESPN's Emily…
Kaplan's latest NHL buzz: Guentzel's future, Gauthier trade among hot topics
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Thursday, 11 January 2024 05:25
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWe're less than two months from the NHL trade deadline and it's definitely getting busy around the NHL. One huge -- and unexpected -- trade was already completed this week between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks. What else could be in the works? Here are some of the rumblings I've been hearing at rinks around the…
Ducks' Zegras helped off ice, 'out for a while'
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 05:50
EmailPrintAnaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will "be out for a while," according to coach Greg Cronin, after he suffered a lower-body injury in the first period of Tuesday night's 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.The Ducks' top line left wing was injured just 6:25 into the first period when he and Predators forward Juuso Parssinen got tangled up. Zegras fell…
Chicago's Bedard out 6-8 weeks with broken jaw
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 09:52
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsChicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard had surgery to repair his fractured jaw and will be out six to eight weeks.Bedard left in the first period of a 4-2 loss at the New Jersey Devils Jan. 5 after a hit by defenseman Brendan Smith.Following his selection this week, Bedard was set to be the youngest player ever in the…
NHLPA initiates mental health education plan
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 09:34
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help.When the NHL Players' Association introduced a pilot program to teach players the basics of mental health, Wheeler was on board to give it a try. On Wednesday the union unveiled its First Line program, an initiative…
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