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MacKinnon near return for banged-up Avalanche
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 14:04
DENVER -- - This was a promising sight for the Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon going through on-ice drills in an optional practice.The speedy forward with the accurate shot appears on track to be back in the lineup Wednesday night against Arizona after missing the last three games with an upper-body injury.It's a big lift for a banged-up team."I do expect…
Sabres star Eichel out with upper-body injury
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 09:47
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel has been ruled out from playing at the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night because of an upper-body injury.Coach Ralph Krueger was unable to provide further details on the severity of the injury because Eichel is still being evaluated.Eichel favored his neck after being checked into the end boards by Casey Cizikas with about four minutes…
'I just don't feel like myself': NHL players' experiences with mental health in an isolated season
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 05:10
Player X is having a hard time. "I never thought I would be doing an interview like this," he says. "But yeah, this season hasn't been easy."Player X is still on his entry-level NHL contract. He plays for a United States-based team but is from another country and is unsure when he can see his family again. He is renting…
Dach (wrist) returns to practice with Blackhawks
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Monday, 08 March 2021 17:24
CHICAGO -- Kirby Dach joined the Chicago Blackhawks for an optional practice on Monday, taking a big step in his comeback from wrist surgery.Coach Jeremy Colliton said the 20-year-old forward will accompany the team on its six-game road trip."Whenever we can we'll get him with the group, whether that's the taxi squad or the full group," Colliton said. "Obviously it's…
NWHL to finish virus-stalled playoffs in Boston
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Monday, 08 March 2021 08:38
The National Women's Hockey League will complete its abbreviated season with two nationally televised semifinals and a championship game some two months after the league suspended its playoffs following a COVID-19 breakout among numerous teams.The league on Monday announced play will resume outside of Boston with the semifinals on March 26, followed by the Isobel Cup Final the next day.…
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