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NHL Power Rankings: Key trends for all 31 teams
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Wednesday, 03 March 2021 03:59
We're seven weeks into the 2021 NHL season, and less than six weeks away from the trade deadline. It's about that time that trends start to solidify. For this week's ESPN Power Rankings, we identified an encouraging or worrying trend for every team.How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 -- taking into…
Burke named Canadiens' new goaltending coach
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Tuesday, 02 March 2021 21:13
The Montreal Canadiens made another change to their coaching staff, appointing Sean Burke to take over as the director of goaltending, general manager Marc Bergevin announced after Tuesday night's 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.Burke replaces Stephane Waite, who was let go after holding the position since 2013.Burke will be required to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine before joining the…
Oilers forward Chiasson nets 1-game suspension
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Tuesday, 02 March 2021 16:18
NEW YORK -- Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson has been suspended for one game by the NHL for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jimmy Vesey.The incident occurred at the end of Toronto's 3-0 win at Edmonton on Monday night. Chiasson was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for cross-checking. Chiasson will forfeit $18,534 in salary.The Maple Leafs and the…
NHL's COVID-19 list at season-low 3 players
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Tuesday, 02 March 2021 16:19
The list of players in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol dropped to a season-low three, despite the additions of Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby and Nashville's Ryan Johansen.San Jose's Tomas Hertl is the only other player on the list after entering his seventh day in the protocol.Arizona's John Hayden, Detroit's Patrik Nemeth and New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko, who spent 12 days…
Crosby in COVID protocol, to miss Pens' game
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Tuesday, 02 March 2021 09:46
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been placed on the COVID-19 protocols list and is not available for Tuesday's game against the Flyers."We didn't have a morning skate this morning due to the NHL's COVID protocol," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said.Crosby, 33, leads the team in scoring with seven goals and 11 assists in 20 games. He was held off…
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